Hello everyone. Don't do this often, but i'll give it my best shot.
York Waterworld opened in 1997, alongside a Stadium complex which shared a large carpark on the outskirts of the Monks Cross complex at York's A1237 Ring Road. Building commenced in 1996 by Ryedale at a total cost of 7.8m.
The building featured a unique triangular shape when viewed from above, and had a unique wooden roof that resembled the shape of waves. Large glass frontage combined with concrete and grey panelling made it a reasonably modern building.
The interior featured an elevated entrance walkway, giving you a full view of the facilities and pools below. A large wave pool combined with a lazy river took up a lot of the ground space, with a dedicated kids pool/playground and a 5-lane dedicated pool for swimming laps.
Upstairs was a cafe and fitness facilities, and downstairs there were saunas and a jacuzzi. A large tower contained 3 water slides; "The Edge" "Torpedo Tube" and the "Rapids Descent".
The building had suffered from poor management and a lack of maintenance throughout its life, every year looking more dirty and rusty than before. It needed a refurbishment really, but the company who owned it towards the end of its life announced it would be closing at Christmas 2014.
It was then announced in Autumn 2014 that the closing date would in fact be November 30, 2014.
As of November 30, 2015 the building stood completely untouched.
We visited in December 2015, a rather sad and nostalgic visit - We had been here many times before and it is shameful that the building is being demolished after only 17 years of service; many fun days with the family and friends were had here.
Since our visit, the building has been torn apart and now looks like it'll be flattened any day soon, which is a sad sight to see.
Exterior of the building while it was open.
The "Rapids Descent" when open.
Aerial Photo of the slide tower section.
Aerial Photo of the surrounding area.
Time has took its toll on this place... although i've heard it was rusty while open!
The showers were well-known for usually being ice-cold. They were located in this circular glass enclosure - And a small amount of showers meant waiting some time before getting one!
Childrens Play Ground complete with Mini Slide
Rather rusty crusty sections of steelwork.
The pool water was grim... really grim. From the looks of the underground access stairs, i'd say its riverwater from the York flooding.
A lonely paintbrush left in a very hidden area of the building.
A message left by "Tom Chescake" in 1996
The area where you'd board one of the 3 flumes.
Casting Couch.
You're Welcome.
York Waterworld opened in 1997, alongside a Stadium complex which shared a large carpark on the outskirts of the Monks Cross complex at York's A1237 Ring Road. Building commenced in 1996 by Ryedale at a total cost of 7.8m.
The building featured a unique triangular shape when viewed from above, and had a unique wooden roof that resembled the shape of waves. Large glass frontage combined with concrete and grey panelling made it a reasonably modern building.
The interior featured an elevated entrance walkway, giving you a full view of the facilities and pools below. A large wave pool combined with a lazy river took up a lot of the ground space, with a dedicated kids pool/playground and a 5-lane dedicated pool for swimming laps.
Upstairs was a cafe and fitness facilities, and downstairs there were saunas and a jacuzzi. A large tower contained 3 water slides; "The Edge" "Torpedo Tube" and the "Rapids Descent".
The building had suffered from poor management and a lack of maintenance throughout its life, every year looking more dirty and rusty than before. It needed a refurbishment really, but the company who owned it towards the end of its life announced it would be closing at Christmas 2014.
It was then announced in Autumn 2014 that the closing date would in fact be November 30, 2014.
As of November 30, 2015 the building stood completely untouched.
We visited in December 2015, a rather sad and nostalgic visit - We had been here many times before and it is shameful that the building is being demolished after only 17 years of service; many fun days with the family and friends were had here.
Since our visit, the building has been torn apart and now looks like it'll be flattened any day soon, which is a sad sight to see.
Exterior of the building while it was open.
The "Rapids Descent" when open.
Aerial Photo of the slide tower section.
Aerial Photo of the surrounding area.
Time has took its toll on this place... although i've heard it was rusty while open!
The showers were well-known for usually being ice-cold. They were located in this circular glass enclosure - And a small amount of showers meant waiting some time before getting one!
Childrens Play Ground complete with Mini Slide
Rather rusty crusty sections of steelwork.
The pool water was grim... really grim. From the looks of the underground access stairs, i'd say its riverwater from the York flooding.
A lonely paintbrush left in a very hidden area of the building.
A message left by "Tom Chescake" in 1996
The area where you'd board one of the 3 flumes.
Casting Couch.
You're Welcome.
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(sorry couldn't resist some classic Partridge)
