Best water parks in Sussex
Sussex has a long stretch of coastline with some excellent beaches and clean seas. However, despite the sunny weather of the South, conditions aren’t always ideal for swimming. Fortunately, Sussex has plenty to choose from in the way of water-based facilities including lidos, leisure centres and aqua parks. This means that you will have somewhere to splash around on those days when swimming in the sea isn’t an option.
Whether you’ve got some water babies with you or are simply looking to escape the summer heat yourself, we’ve got the ideal destination for you in this list of the best water parks in Sussex. All these options are within a short drive from our Combe Haven and Church Farm holiday parks. So, before you grab your swimming costumes, goggles, water wings and towels you can make sure you get the right venue for you.
Combe Haven Holiday Park
Address: Harley Shute Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-Sea TN38 8BZ
Choosing a holiday park with an indoor swimming pool and facilities guarantees weatherproof fun. At Combe Haven Holiday Park, we may enjoy above average hours of sunshine for the UK, but we make sure to give you a more than adequate backup. In fact, the indoor pool facilities at Combe Haven (SplashZone) are second to none.
With Aqua Jets and Aqua Paddlers to enjoy, your kids won’t know where to start. The Space Bowl flume is a fitting centrepiece, while the panoramic views of historic Hastings that you’ll be treated to from the top are just the icing on the cake.
Arundel Lido, Arundel
Address: Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG
Our favourite water park in Sussex! The water is clean, warm and there cannot be a better backdrop to swim with than Arundel Castle. While the lido is closed for the winter, it’s a hive of activity in the summer and is particularly popular among the locals. In fact, it has become so popular in recent years that getting hold of tickets can actually be a little difficult.
It’s not surprising as it is undeniably a lovely spot, but we’d recommend that you book well in advance. There are a range of options from adult lane swimming to casual paddling and family swims, too. The Bootcamp sessions are also great with outdoor circuits in the company of a friendly bunch of fitness fans.
Saltdean Lido, Brighton
Address: The Oval Park, Saltdean Park Road, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8SP
Built in the 1930s, this beautiful Art Deco lido is one of the only Grade II-listed swimming pools in the UK. Once branded as "the seventh wonder of the English seaside", it fell into disrepair before being refurbished in 2017. The pool retained its beautiful architecture but is now a great temperature, refreshingly clean, and carefully managed to avoid overcrowding.
The crescent-shaped tank is a safe place for serious swimmers, day-trippers and families thanks to the staff presence who are all competent and well-versed at making sure people have an enjoyable visit.
Bewl Water Aqua Park, Lamberhurst
Address: Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH
When it opened in 2019, the Bewl Water Aqua Park soon became one of the most popular summer attractions in the Southeast. The 3,000 square metre reservoir-based floating obstacle course owes its popularity to the hordes of adventure seekers and sport enthusiasts that have visited to enjoy it over the last few years.
In 2021 even more elements were added to the floating, making the course bigger than ever, and the stock of wetsuits has also been increased to 500 to account for its popularity, these come in all sizes from six years old and up. The fun is certainly not limited to kids - couples, groups of friends, and even bigger groups such as hen and stag parties all welcome at Bewl Water.
Chichester Watersports, Chichester
Address: Coach Rd, Chichester PO18 0NX
Chichester Watersports is the home of water-based activities in West Sussex, just a 20-minute drive away from Haven Church Farm Holiday Park. There’s so much on offer at this freshwater lake measuring around 40 acres - from wakeboarding to stand up paddleboarding and kayaking. Online booking is easy and wetsuits are available to hire for a reasonable cost. It couldn’t be more convenient, so why not try a new water sport on your visit to Sussex?
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New holiday homes from £29,995 – UPDATED 29 September 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a new 2-bedroom Willerby Ellerton holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 September 2025, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Quay West, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Skegness, The Orchards, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 29 September 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting,connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 September 2025, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Quay West, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Skegness, The Orchards, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2032
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £667.08 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £673.17. The monthly difference equates to £23.17, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Brand new holiday homes from £268 per month - UPDATED 29 September 2025
Offer is applicable to new customer purchases made through Haven from 14th July 2025, completing by 31 December 2025.
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £29,995, less deposit of £8,998.50, gives a loan amount of £20,996.50. 120 monthly payments of £268.34. Total charge for credit £11,191.13. Total amount payable £41,186.13 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative).
Offer available at the following parks: Blue Dolphin, Yorkshire Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire Combe Haven, Sussex Church Farm, Sussex Craig Tara, Scotland Doniford Bay, Somerset Haggerston Castle, Northumberland Hafan y Mor, North Wales Lakeland, Lake District, Marton Mere, Blackpool, Orchards, Essex Presthaven, North Wales Primrose Valley, Yorkshire, Reighton Sands, Yorkshire Thornwick Bay, Yorkshire Weymouth Bay, Dorset Golden Sands, Lincolnshire, Littlesea, Dorset, Quay West, South Wales, Rockley Park, Dorset, Skegness, Lincolnshire and Wild Duck, Norfolk.
Price excludes 2025 site fee, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status & availability. Bourne Leisure Limited, Company registration no 040 660, whose registered office address is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL. Bourne Leisure is a credit broker and not a lender.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.