# Waves Leisure Centre, Whitley Bay — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Splash into adventure at this Whitley Bay aquatic centre featuring thrilling water slides, a pirate ship, wave pool and dedicated zones for little ones, plus onsite refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions/waves-leisure-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming Pool # Waves Leisure Centre The Links [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6785253354961228657&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Waves Leisure Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117266074823323407868) **In short:** Waves Leisure Centre is a swimming pool in Whitley Bay, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 374 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Waves Leisure Centre Splash into adventure at this Whitley Bay aquatic centre featuring thrilling water slides, a pirate ship, wave pool and dedicated zones for little ones, plus onsite refreshments. ## What's nearby - Coquet Park First School next door - Links Art Gallery 200m away - Rendezvous Cafe 200m away - Whitley Bay Beach 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Tuesday** 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Wednesday** 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Thursday** 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Friday** 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Dominic](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101931928155152376833/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely fantastic visit to Waves once again with the family. Very friendly welcome at reception (Helen). Changing rooms spotless clean, and nice big cubicles to get my two young children changed. Lifeguards were friendly and vigilant. Kids loved the wave machine and the slide. Lovely coffee afterwards whilst the kids burnt off a bit more energy in the soft play. Plenty of free parking available - I know they’ve extended the car park in recent years. We couldn’t have been happier with our visit, we’ll be back again and again. Thank you! · via Google [Sophie Reynolds](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112634019063529247784/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited while on holiday. It was so lovely to see a splash area for toddlers that wasnt too deep. It allowed my toddler to independently enjoy the water and slides. We visited during term time so the main slide wasnt on the whole time but was on at least once during our visit. Even with the schools swimming it wasnt too busy. · via Google [Andrea Aziz](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106195434839742327712/reviews) ★★★★★ My grandson is autistic he loves the water and swimming but the waves are his favourite it obviously has to do with the motion of the water. Unfortunately the waves are not consistent sometimes 15 minutes sometimes half an hour even 45 minutes if it would be possible for the waves to come every 15 minutes that would be great as it is called waves. Or even have a time in the pool for all autistic kids to enjoy. Alternatively have the waves machine on a timer so that they come automatically every 15 minutes. Thank you your help would be appreciated. · via Google [Fafa Anczak](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107862060407223414975/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing pool with great waves! Ir has a decent, large enough adult young teen slide plus a separate youngster area as well as the small pool pool plus a soft play at the front of the building too it's an absolute gem 💎 highly recommend if visiting the area! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e6c31f0b562d7:0x5e2a0ff9fd7dd371!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this leisure centre offers fun wave machines, slides, and a dedicated aquatic play area with a pirate ship for toddlers. They also highlight the spotless changing rooms, friendly staff, and ample free parking. Some reviews mention the facility can be dated. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Waves Leisure Centre, The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TQ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.0525018%2C-1.4530346) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (374 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Whitley Bay [More attractions in Whitley Bay](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions) ★ 4.0 (374 reviews) [Visit official website](https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/261/waves?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 643 2600](tel:01916432600) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Whitley Bay **Postcode** NE26 1TQ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C7W3G3W+2Q [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e6c31f0b562d7:0x5e2a0ff9fd7dd371!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e6c31f0b562d7:0x5e2a0ff9fd7dd371!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e6c31f0b562d7:0x5e2a0ff9fd7dd371!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Whitley Bay Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Waves Leisure Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Waves Leisure Centre? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Waves Leisure Centre? Call Waves Leisure Centre on +44 191 643 2600. ## More near Waves Leisure Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Cara Guesthouse ★ 4.2 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/the-cara-guesthouse) - [Premier Inn Whitley Bay ★ 4.4 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/premier-inn-whitley-bay) - [Oaktree Lodge ★ 5.0 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/oaktree-lodge) - [Park Lodge Guest House ★ 5.0 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/hotels/park-lodge-guest-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Coastal Retreat next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-tyneside/cottages/the-coastal-retreat-ukc9677) - [Helen’s Place 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-tyneside/cottages/helen-s-place-ukc9659) - [The George 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-tyneside/cottages/the-george-syk1148315) - [Saltair House 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-tyneside/cottages/saltair-house-ukc8944) ### Campsites nearby - [Whitley Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.2 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tyne-wear/camping/whitley-bay-holiday-park) - [Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.6 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/old-hartley-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.6 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northumberland/camping/old-hartley-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Sandhaven Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tyne-wear/camping/sandhaven-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Retro Bay Cafe ★ 4.3 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions/retro-bay-cafe) - [The Whitley Bay Treehouse ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions/the-whitley-bay-treehouse) - [Whitley Bay Ice Rink ★ 3.9 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions/whitley-bay-ice-rink) - [St Marys Lighthouse ★ 4.7 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitley-bay/attractions/st-marys-lighthouse)