As the summer holidays get into full swing, you may be thinking about how to entertain the whole family around Greater Manchester. Now, the Anderton Centre, just on the border between Chorley and Bolton, has officially opened its brand new Aqua Park, bringing even more adventure, excitement and laughs to your next day out.
Located at Rivington‘s Lower Reservoir, you can take on a giant inflatable obstacle course, race your friends, climb, balance, bounce and slide your way around the park before making a splash into the water. Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity, an unforgettable day out with friends, or an exciting challenge, the Anderton Centre Aqua Park promises an action-packed experience for everyone.
Each session lasts one hour and costs just £20 per person, giving you plenty of time to tackle the obstacles and make lasting memories.
FAQs
As with any activity park, there are some rules to be aware of.
Firstly, you should only arrive 15 minutes before your session time. Children aged 6-11 must be accompanied on the Aqua Park during the session by a parent/guardian.
Aqua Park safety rules
- Report any medical conditions before participating. The park is not suitable for anyone with heart conditions, pregnancy, or those prone to dislocations.
- Remove all jewellery, glasses, footwear and loose items before entering the park.
- Grippy gel socks must be worn. These can be purchased at the Centre if required.
- Swimming costumes are permitted. Bikinis are not allowed. T-shirts must be worn with swimming costumes and shorts.
- Wetsuits are available if needed. Instructors will advise on the day if they are compulsory.
- A buoyancy aid must be worn by all participants at all times.
- All participants must be able to swim 25 metres, unaided, to access the park.
- Minimum age is 6 years. There is no maximum age. Children between the ages 6-11 must be accompanied by an adult on the Aqua Park. The ratio of adults to children is 1:2.
- Children aged 12+ will need to be accompanied by an adult if they are not confident in open water or in large groups of people.
- Minimum height of 1.10m.
- If you would like to book groups of 10 or more, enquire with reception@andertoncentre.co.uk.
- Your Aqua Park experience runs for 60 minutes, including a safety brief and time to change before and after the session.
- Your session is a specific time frame. If you arrive late, there is unfortunately no way to make up for the lost time and you will only be able to be on the Aqua Park for the remainder of the session.
On the park
- Do not slide on your front along the walkways.
- Keep moving and do not block walkways.
- Stay within the designated park boundaries.
- If you become tired, use the designated rest areas.
- Be aware of smaller children at all times.
- Use all slides feet first only.
- Do not jump from the top of any slide.
- Do not swim underneath any part of the park.
- Take care when exiting the park, as surfaces may be slippery.
Behaviour
- Zero tolerance for poor behaviour.
- This is a family park – no swearing or abusive behaviour.
- At the end of your session, exit the park immediately.
When does the Anderton Centre Aqua Park open?
The Anderton Centre Aqua Park is open from Monday 3 August, with slots between 9.30am-5pm.
What else is there to do in the Rivington area?
There’s plenty more to get involved in before or after your Aqua Park session. Aside from stunning walks for all abilities up to Rivington Pike, Winter Hill and through several terraced gardens, Rivington Brewery Co. provides a lovely bit of rest bite, with locally-brewed pints and several street food options on site.
What’s more, you can explore the several barns across Rivington where you can grab a bite to eat or a hot coffee, the quaint Rivington village, or the Go Ape site nearby if one lot of fun-filled activities wasn’t enough. Try your hand at crown green bowling at The Rivington, or head inside for a well-earned ice cream, snack or hot drink, or venture into Horwich to try Curley’s, amongst plenty of other options. You can’t go wrong.
How to book tickets
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Book your session today and experience the newest attraction at the Anderton Centre. Book here – spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly!
📍 Find the Anderton Centre at New Rd, Chorley PR6 9HG.
