Coral Reef Waterworld
Water park in Bracknell, Berkshire, England
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Coral Reef Waterworld is an indoor water park located in Bracknell, Berkshire, England. Owned and operated by Bracknell Forest Council, it is a significant leisure attraction for residents of Berkshire and the wider South East region bringing in 460,000 visitors a year.[1]
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Coral Reef Waterworld in 2012 | |
 Interactive map of Coral Reef Waterworld | |
| Location | Bracknell, Berkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51.39000°N 0.73750°W |
| Owner | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Operating season | Open all year |
| Water slides | 5 water slides |
| Website | Coral Reef Waterworld |
History
Coral Reef Waterworld first opened its doors in 1989.[2] Recognizing the need for modernization and expansion, Bracknell Forest Council embarked on a major £13 million refurbishment project. The facility closed for this extensive renovation in 2016 and officially reopened to the public on 29 September 2017. The refurbishment aimed to create a new waterslide tower with five slides and renovate the roof.[3][4] In March 2018, Everyone Active took over the running of Coral Reef.[1]
Attractions
Slides
The 2017 revamped Coral Reef Waterworld features a variety of new slides including:[5]
- The Cannon: A high-speed slide with a steep drop.
- Aqua Splash: A more gentle slide suitable for younger children.
- Storm Chaser: An interactive ring waterslide allowing riders to choose their lighting and sound experience.
- Maelstrom: A darker, twisting ring waterslide with an enclosed flume.
- Poseidon's Peril: A toilet bowel ring waterslide.
The pirate ship features a small multi-lane racing waterslide.
Other attractions
There is a large main pool which ranges from 0.15 to 1.35 metres deep and contains a rapids section, the pirate ship and a volcano which fires out water at select times.[6]
For young kids there is a splash zone[7]
A child restricted section contains "three saunas, a japanese steam room, a spa pool, a cool pool, and heated sun loungers."[8]
Former slides and attractions
Prior to the renovation the park and three large slides, all named after snakes: The Anaconda, Boa Constrictor and Python.[9]
Incidents
Shortly after reopening, the waterpark was broken into by three YouTubers, one being Ally Law.[4] In the video published they spent the night on the slides after getting past guards, whilst wearing high-vis.[10] The Thames Valley Police subsequently released a statement saying it was a "civil matter" and that the three faced no charges.[11]
