Coral Reef Waterworld

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Coral Reef Waterworld
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Coral Reef Waterworld in 2012
Location Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Coordinates 51°23′24″N0°44′15″W / 51.39000°N 0.73750°W / 51.39000; -0.73750
Owner Bracknell Forest Council
Opened1989
Operating seasonOpen all year
Water slides5 water slides
Website Coral Reef Waterworld

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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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 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]

Reception

The water park was criticised after the £13 million refurbishment, BBC reported that the main pool was not upgraded. While the changing rooms had been refurbished they were dirty and unkept. Queues were up to 90 minutes, and the pool was "absolute chaos" with claims of verrucas. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 Sirrell, Ollie (25 July 2019). "Visits to Leisure Centre and Coral Reef not as high as hoped - here's why". Bracknell News. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Coral Reef Waterworld". Neuman Aqua. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Coral Reef in Bracknell reopens after £13m refurbishment". BBC News . 29 September 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  4. 1 2 Fort, Hugh (6 November 2017). "Police investigate break in at Coral Reef". Berkshire Live. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Giant Waterslides". everyone active. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Samrai, Megan (25 September 2021). "I visited Coral Reef Waterworld but I set my expectations too high". Berkshire Live. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Parent & Toddler Swimming". everyone active. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Willis, Anna (13 August 2021). "Five slide waterpark near Cambs is one of the largest in England". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Aldridge, James (29 September 2017). "See the names of two new flumes at Coral Reef". Berkshire Live . Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Blackham, Daniel (4 November 2017). "WATCH: Youtubers break into Coral Reef before spending the night on the slides and swimming in the closed waterpark". Bracknell News. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Blackham, Daniel (14 November 2017). "No charge for Coral Reef Youtube break-in stars". Bracknell News. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "Coral Reef Waterworld criticised despite £13m refurbishment". BBC News. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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