Family Water Fun

There really are so many water fun activities to enjoy. More fun, more water skills and more healthy exercise all the family can enjoy; even if it's only by offering encouragement from the poolside!

SplashZone at The Orchards...

• Heated Indoor Pool
• Heated Outdoor Pool - open Whitsun to end of August
• Children's Paddling Area
• SplashZone Activities Programme

Learn2Swim*

Be professionally taught by qualified instructors through the International Swimming and Water Safety Scheme. Children can take to the water and learn about water safety and how to swim.
Progress through 2 levels and get badges and certificates along the way.

Level 1 - Aim to build confidence and explore early stages of swimming and bring a sense of achievement and enjoyment to every child.
Age guide; 4 years plus.
Level 2 - Participants required to be able to swim 5 metres front and back paddle. Also discover the amazing world under the surface.
Age guide; 6 years plus


Subject to a moderate extra charge

Aquacise*

A low impact fitness and well-being routine developed in conjunction with the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), involving movement and exercise in the water. It's fun, dead easy, and something all the family can enjoy.
Aquacise £3 per session
Available throughout the season

AquaJets*

Get the feel and excitement of exploring the underwater world. These funky, fun-sized powered submersibles pull you through or under the water, with a fish-like ability to turn, twist or dive. Leaves you breathless with excitement.
AquaJets £5 per session
Participants must be able to swim 25m unaided and be 8yrs+.
Available throughout the season

Surf Rider Programme*

Essentially it's a multi-activity teaching programme that covers a range of water-based skills and abilities in a controlled pool environment, that will be of great use and benefit in exciting sea-based activities. Helping swimmers gain confidence and ability, encouraging them to further explore the thrill and excitement of the real thing. Certificates are awarded on completition of each level verifying competency.

Body Board and Skin Diving 
The thrill of skin diving and the exhilaration of body boarding, all magically simulated in the pool. 
Discover Snorkelling 
An introduction to the experience of the underwater world. 
Lifeguard Initiation 
Learn some of the skills and procedures of our poolside Lifeguards and gain a real advantage in the water. 

Surf Rider Programme £5.00 per session
Participants must be able to swim 25m unaided and be 8yrs+.
Available throughout the season

Please note: Children under 8 and non-swimmers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in order to gain access to the SplashZone. An adult may be responsible for a maximum of 2 children under the age of 8 at any one time.
Non and poor swimmers must not go out of their depth and the wearing of approved swimming aids is recommended. SplashZone activities - we operate a booking system for these activities due to their popularity. Please make sure you reserve your place when you arrive.

*Subject to a moderate extra charge