Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park

Description

Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park is a scenic riverside park located just outside Chester city centre, offering a fun and relaxing outdoor space for families. Set along the banks of the River Dee, it combines natural views with interactive water play and open green areas. It’s a great spot for a casual day out, especially during warmer months. 

The park features a 10-feature splash and spray Aqua Park, perfect for children to cool off and play, along with an adjacent playground and grassy picnic areas overlooking the river. Visitors can also enjoy the seasonal Sandy Lane Ferry, which runs across the River Dee to the Meadows, adding a unique experience to the visit. The park’s open setting and riverside location make it ideal for relaxing walks and family outings. 

Entry to the Aqua Park and playground is completely free for all visitors. The Sandy Lane Ferry costs £1 per adult and 50p for children, dogs and bikes (each way), making it an affordable add-on experience. 

With its combination of water play, open green space and riverside views, Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park is a simple yet enjoyable destination. Whether you’re splashing in the water, having a picnic or taking a short ferry ride, it offers a refreshing and family-friendly day out.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park: Sandy Lane Park is situated upon the banks of the River Dee, approximately 2.5 miles east of Chester city centre and includes Sandy Lane Aqua Park and the adjacent play area which looks across the River Dee to the Meadows. The park has beautiful views of the local area, which provides a stimulating play environment and the Aqua Park/Water Park includes a 10 feature spray facility close to a grassed picnic area.
  • Sandy Lane Ferry: The popular Sandy Lane Ferry service will be in operation again this summer, every weekend from the weekend of 23 May 2026 until the last Sunday in September. The service takes passengers across the River Dee from Sandy Lane to the Meadows and back, between 10.30am and 4.30pm. Sandy Lane Ferry Fares (each way) costs Adults: £1 / Children, dogs and bikes: 50p

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • The Aqua Park and toilets are only open during the summer season (April - August), between 11am - 5pm. 
  • The adjacent play area remains open during the winter months. 

Address: Sandy Lane Park, Sandy Lane, Chester, UK

Post Code: CH3 5UL

Council: Cheshire West and Ch

County: Cheshire

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