SWIMMING POOLS
Swimming and pool activities in Woolacombe
Swimming pools and water activities are at the heart of your family holiday at Woolacombe. Whether you love basking by the pool, splashing about with your kids, or heading to the sands for some sun and surf, you’ll find it all here at Britain’s best beach in Woolacombe. Stay at any of the three Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks and you’ll enjoy full access to the pools and activities across all three. From relaxing swims to exciting water activities, there’s always something new for you to try… so why not jump in and make a splash?
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Indoor swimming pools


Outdoor swimming pools
Indoor pools
Don’t let a rainy day stop you from enjoying your holiday in Woolacombe. With fantastic indoor swimming pools at Twitchen House and Woolacombe Bay, you can dive into family fun all season long. Pools are open daily from 8am to 6pm, with extended hours until 8pm during school holidays and at weekends in term time.
Your 60-minute pool session can be pre-booked to suit your style. splash around in lively family fun sessions with exciting water features, or choose a relaxed daily swim if you prefer something calmer. However you love to swim, you’ll find the perfect pool time waiting for you.
Castaways indoor fun pool
Feeling adventurous? Prepare for a swashbuckling voyage at Castaways fun pool in Woolacombe Bay with a pirate-themed indoor water play area fun for all ages. Enjoy fountains, slides and brave water jets as you splash your way through coloured sculptures and run from the dreaded drench bucket! Or want something a bit more laid-back and relaxed? Woolacombe Bay’s indoor heated pool and bubbly relaxation area are perfect for letting the stresses of everyday life melt away.


Swimming pool


Water play area


Bubble bed
Jungle Falls indoor fun pool
Ready for some serious splash action? The indoor heated pool at Twitchen House is aptly called Jungle Falls fun pool as it's home to two epic water slides on a scale not found at any other holiday park in Devon and Cornwall. Ride the Duo Tunnel slide alone or as an adult and child; perfect for smaller kids who don't want to miss out on all the fun. The Aquatube single rider speed slide is a rapid race to the bottom, with tight turns of spiralling awesomeness on one of the fastest, wettest rides you'll find anywhere. For little ones, there’s a toddler pool for those very first splashes.


Swimming pool


Water play area


Two waterslides
More about indoor pools
More about indoor pools
Pool sessions are 60 minutes in the indoor pools including time for changing before and at the end of the session.
- Family fun pool session - at your choice of Park including the toddler water play areas and bubble pools, plus water flumes at Twitchen House.
- Family swimming session - at the Park you are staying on this quieter session without any water features often at the start and end of the day.
You can pre-book between 24 hours and 1 hour before you want to use the pool. Bookings are not required for the indoor pool at Easewell Farm, you’ll simply be given the door code when you check-in or call into the Park’s reception.
All children under 18 must be supervised by an adult, non-swimmers and under 8s must be accompanied in the water. One adult may supervise up to 3 children, please ensure your book sufficient spaces. Children 9-17 years who are competent swimmers must be accompanied by an adult, but they can remain poolside and do not need to be in the water.
Easewell Farm opening times are subject to change. Outside of English school holidays pool opening times for swimming only sessions may be limited which is why these holidays cost less. Height and weight restrictions may apply to waterslides, to use the slides children must be toilet trained (no nappies or swim nappies) and accompanied by an adult. Changing rooms are available at all pools however to make the most of your swim time we encourage you to arrive swim ready. Mobile phones and cameras are prohibited in all pool areas.
Outdoor pools
Go wild with the kids, zoom down the flume or feel great by swimming a good few lengths. The fun continues outdoors with top fantastic water facilities at the two larger holiday parks. Both Woolacombe Bay and Twitchen House each have arm-raising, scream-inducing water slides including twisting single rider slides and an impressive 3-lane multi-slide.
The SplashPad at both Parks is a must-do for the little ones - dodging geysers, water jets and braving spray hoops is buckets of fun! If you're looking for a more relaxing pool experience, the heated outdoor pools are open 10am to 6pm from mid-May to mid-September, allowing you to make the most of your summer dip. Each outdoor pool is heated, sparkly clean and within arm's reach of a fully stocked bar for refreshments.
Woolacombe Bay outdoor fun pool
Jaw-dropping views, brand new in 2023, this outdoor pool complex at combines fun with sustainability as the water is warmed by environmentally-friendly air source heat pumps.


Swimming pool


SplashPad


Two water flumes


Multi-lane water slide
Twitchen House outdoor fun pool
Right in the hub of the holiday park and totally redeveloped in 2025, this outdoor pool has a lifting floor so it becomes a water play ground for aqua aerobics and games too.


Swimming pool


SplashPad


Water flume


Multi-lane water slide
More about outdoor pools
More about outdoor pools
Outdoor pools do require pre-booking, just turn up when you want to swim wearing the wristbands you'll get at check-in and we'll let you in, or if the pool is already full you'll be asked to wait outside until space is available for you. Outdoor pool opening is from mid-May to mid-September subject to weather conditions.
All children under 18 must be supervised by an adult, non-swimmers and under 8s must be accompanied in the water. One adult may supervise up to 3 children, please ensure your book sufficient spaces. Children 9-17 years who are competent swimmers must be accompanied by an adult, but they can remain poolside and do not need to be in the water.
Height and weight restrictions may apply to waterslides, to use the slides children must be toilet trained (no nappies or swim nappies) and accompanied by an adult. Changing rooms are available at all pools however to make the most of your swim time we encourage you to arrive swim ready. Mobile phones and cameras are prohibited in all pool areas.


Pools made for you
More ways to get wet
For a little extra load up on adrenaline-pumping pool activities in Woolacombe for all ages, you'll find all these activities at Twitchen House all season long. Splashing!


Aqua Inflatables
More about Aqua Inflatables
More about Aqua Inflatables
- Ages: 0-9 years
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Cost: £9
- Location: Woolacombe Bay*, Twitchen House
Children must be accompanied to the pool by an adult and must be able to swim 25m unaided. This activity make take place at the indoor or outdoor pool. You will spend about 20 minutes in the water in this 25-minute session after the safety briefing and demonstration. Please ensure you are changed into your swimwear and on the poolside prior to the start of your session and to attend the safety briefing. If you are late for your own safety you will not be able to take your session, and we're sorry that if you miss your session we are unable to transfer you to another one or offer a refund. *May half term and school Summer Holidays only at Woolacombe Bay.


Aqua Paddlers
More about Aqua Paddlers
More about Aqua Paddlers
- Ages: 5-7 years
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Cost: £6
- Location: Twitchen House
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity make take place at the indoor or outdoor pool. Please ensure you are changed into your swimwear and on the poolside prior to the start of your session and to attend the safety briefing. If you are late for your own safety you will not be able to take your session, and we're sorry that if you miss your session we are unable to transfer you to another one or offer a refund.


Aqua Roller
More about Aqua Roller
More about Aqua Roller
- Ages: 8+ years
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Cost: £9
- Location: Twitchen House
Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to swim 25m unaided. Maximum weight limit is 15 stone/95 kg. This activity make take place at the indoor or outdoor pool. You will spend about 5 minutes on the water in this 10-minute session after the safety briefing and demonstration. Please ensure you are changed into your swimwear and on the poolside prior to the start of your session and to attend the safety briefing. If you are late for your own safety you will not be able to take your session, and we're sorry that if you miss your session we are unable to transfer you to another one or offer a refund.
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