UK aqua park that looks like Mediterranean resort adds thrilling feature
The high-speed La Jefa is described as a 'towering centrepiece' for families to 'slip, slide and splash' across the water at the aqua par
An aqua park known for its gleaming turquoise lake, is upping the ante with its latest addition described as the "ultimate summer slide experience".
The new high-speed attraction, La Jefa, stands as a monumental feature at St Andrews Lakes in Halling, beckoning families to "slip, slide and splash" in the sun.
St Andrews boasts a pristine 70-acre lake filled with spring water and is continuously expanding with various floating play areas, slides, jump points and splash zones, in scenes that wouldn't be out of place on the Med.
La Jefa, translating to 'the female boss' in Spanish, is the latest thrilling complement to the park's highly popular 20ft slide, El Jefe – 'the male boss'.
St Andrews Lakes' operations director Stuart Bishop said: "La Jefa is the perfect next step for our Aqua Park. Guests already loved El Jefe, but we wanted to bring something new, something a bit different and something just as fun. We can't wait to see families and friends tackle it this summer,"
In addition to the aquatic thrills, the attraction close to Rochester also features a private sandy beach area, paddleboarding, kayaking, zip wiring, and axe throwing activities, reports Kent Live.
Not to mention wall climbing, archery, sailing courses, paddleboard classes and children's activity days throughout the school holidays.
The old quarry has been turned into a stunning blue lake reserve, offering fun for everyone on water and land. And if you want to relax, the wellness space boasts wood-fired lakeside saunas, steaming hot tubs and even a cold plunge lagoon, not to mention a chill-out zone with snug chairs and a fireside to cosy up to.
Aqua park tickets are £25 person for a 50-minute session and family deals and concessions are available. Your ticket covers buoyancy aids, vigilant lifeguards and an essential safety rundown before making waves.
Information on bookings, activities needing inductions and session timings is available on the website. There are also all-day charges for the beach.
Nestled in Halling, a quaint village perched in the Medway area snug between Cuxton and Snodland and within a stone's throw from Rochester, St Andrews Lakes is where you'll find the paradise pit. The lake gets its clear blue hue from the suspended chalk particles that reflect the light.
St Andrew's says the lake's waters gush from a spring, making them "incredibly clean".
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