Looks like we were late to the party on this explore, but there was plenty left behind for us to see!
It turns out we chose the right time to leave, as when we got off the property the police shortly showed up. We just waited it out near by to make sure they left, they were still looking for 20 mins.
The history of Wet ‘n’ Wild in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England includes its opening, ownership, and closure: Opening: Diane Youdale (Jet) opened Wet ‘n’ Wild on July 19, 1993 as the UK’s largest indoor water park. It was located in the Royal Quays complex and featured slides, rapids, and a wave machine.
Ownership: Serco Leisure bought Wet ‘n’ Wild in 2014 after it had been struggling financially for years. They spent £1.1 million on a makeover. Closure: Wet ‘n’ Wild closed permanently in 2020 and went into administration. Demolition: Demolition of the abandoned park began on November 8, 2024.
Footage of the demolition shows the building cut in half, with rubble on the ground and chopped up tubes. Future: It’s not known if Wet ‘n’ Wild will reopen as a water park.
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