Waves Leisure Pool, Whitley Bay
Waves Leisure Pool, Whitley Bay is a play & activity centre in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £6.90 · Child £4.70 · Family £23.20 Family guide (Feb 2024): adult £6.90, junior £4.70, under-5s £1.60 (cheaper with an Easecard: £4.50 / £2.70 / 70p). Wave machine, three racing slides and the Rock Pool splash area. The Links, Whitley Bay. |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | Term-time weekends or holiday mornings. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages; check under-8 supervision rules (usually one adult per two young children) Pirate ship suits toddlers; slides for older children. |
| If it rains | Indoors (outdoor pools are summer only) |
| Parking | Free on-site car park. |
| Food | Café on site. |
| Money saver | Off-peak and family swim sessions are cheapest; leisure-card holders pay less |
| Top tips | Leisure pool with a wave machine, three racing slides and a pirate-ship splash area. |
| What to pack | Swimwear, towel, swim nappies for babies, £1 coin for lockers, goggles |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
Been recently? Open Waves Leisure Pool, Whitley Bay in the planner and tap Report your visit to help other families.
Nearby days out
- Whitley Bay Mini Golf and FootGolf under 1 mile · Play & Activity Centre
- Whitley Bay Beach under 1 mile · Garden, Park & Outdoor
- Pirate Escape Rooms, Whitley Bay under 1 mile · Play & Activity Centre
- Whitley Bay Ice Rink under 1 mile · Play & Activity Centre
- Cullercoats Bay 1 miles · Garden, Park & Outdoor
- St Mary's Lighthouse 2 miles · Castle & Historic Landmark