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Emma Gill

Awesome kids' Splash Park an hour from Manchester where you turn up on the day

A popular children's Splash Park is back open for the summer and you don't need to book in advance.

Unlike many places where slots quickly sell out online, you can just turn up on the day to the splash zone at Happy Mount Park in Morecambe.

The brightly coloured interactive play area has multiple water jets activated by buttons, so children of all abilities are able to activate the sensor operated water jets.

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The Splash Park, around an hour from Manchester, is built on an outdoor soft play surface, so wheelchair users can access the fun too.

Among the water jets a carousel of buckets spills water from above, a water arch sprays all who move through it, and cannons soak all those enjoying the watery fun.

And the best bit is, it costs just £2 per person and capacity is limited in each session to avoid overcrowding. Under threes are free, spectators pay £1.

You can book in advance on the day - card only at the park kiosk - where you'll be given a date stamped coloured wristband.

Sessions are 10.15am-11.15am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 12.45pm-1.45pm, 2pm-3pm, 3.15pm-4.15pm and 4.30pm-5.30pm.

The kiosk opens from 9.30am. It does get busy so it's recommended you get there early and if the current slot is full, you can book a session for later in the day.

There are some changing huts in the Splash Park itself to give you space to get changed and toilets are available just down from the main exit of the Splash Park for 20p - your wristband will allow you to re-gain entry.

Once you've had some fun in the water, or while you're waiting for your session, there's loads more in Happy Mount Park to keep families entertained, including a woodland walk, adventure play area and a privately run Pirates In The Park indoor play area.

There's also swing boats, trampolines and adventure golf and the park is just across the road from the beach, so you can really make a full day of it.

For sat nav, use the postcode LA4 6AQ. There is a pay-and-display car park on the promenade close to the park entrance.

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