A Lancashire waterpark has been named among the best in the UK in a list by blooloop.

Introducing the list, the publication said: “In no particular order, we explore the wave pools, flume rides, waterslides, lazy rivers and splash zones at the top UK water parks.

“These can be found nationwide in areas such as Devon, Dorset, the Midlands, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Wales.”

Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool is the UK’s biggest indoor water park and features in the list.

Why is Sandcastle Waterpark among the UK's best?

Blooloop said: “Sandcastle Waterpark, part of the Merlin Entertainments family, is the UK’s biggest indoor water park. It opened in 1986 and houses more than 18 slides and attractions in a tropical climate.

“These include thrilling ‘white knuckle’ slides, pools, a wave machine, and water play structures for younger visitors.”

Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said: “The Sandcastle Waterpark is one of the council’s big success stories”.

She added: “Over the years, it has received significant investment to enable it to retain and grow its immense popularity with visitors and residents alike.”

Lynn said the water park is “viewed as an exemplar attraction in terms of its accessibility for people with a disability”.

The water park can be enjoyed by families and younger visitors with a variety of rides and slides on offer including the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool, Treetops Water Chutes, Caribbean Storm Treehouse, Ushi Gushi River Creek ‘action river’, HMS Thundersplash play area and Fort Riptide slides.

If you’re looking for a thrilling ride, you can try Master Blaster, Sidewinder, Montazooma, Aztec Falls and Duelling Dragons.

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Merlin is the managing agent for the council-owned water park and oversees daily operations.

Kate Shane, regional director for Merlin Entertainments, said: “With eight top attractions already in Blackpool, we’re excited to put on our armbands and add a ninth to our guest offering”.

She added: “We firmly support Blackpool’s ambition to be the UK’s number one family seaside resort and this partnership is another step forward in delivering this vision.”

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The water park is praised by visitors and has received a 4-star rating from 4,903 reviews on Tripadvisor.

One visitor said: “This waterpark is brilliant fun! The whole place was spotless and beautifully decorated, staff were friendly and there seemed to be plenty of lockers and changing cubicles when we went.

“We would definitely visit again, our children absolutely loved it!”

Another reviewer commented: “Great waterpark, lots to do for all the family and access to all the rides. Had two teenagers with us and they enjoyed it and said they’d go back”.