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Waves Leisure Centre

At a glance

Now
Open nowUntil 18:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
More about prices

Standard swimming is listed at £7.30 for adults, £4.90 for juniors and £1.70 for under-5s, with a family swim at £24.60. Discounted easecard rates are available. Soft play is separately charged. Check current prices before travelling.

Location
Whitley Bay

More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors
Visit length
Quick stop, Half a day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A lively family swimming centre near Whitley Bay seafront, with a wave machine, three fast slides and a pirate-ship aquatic play area packed with mini slides, squirting geysers and tipping-water features. There is also soft play and a café, making it an easy wet-weather option for younger children as well as confident swimmers. Pool features and family sessions follow their own timetable, so check what is running before setting off.

Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
monday
06:30–21:30
tuesday
06:30–21:30
wednesday
06:30–21:30
thursday
06:30–21:30
friday
06:30–20:00
saturday
08:00–18:00
sunday
08:00–18:00

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

Check venue website

Plan your visit

Location

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TQ

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