Are there height, age or swim requirements for children and slides?

Yes — rides and pools have rules for safety: <ul> <li>Children under 11 must have an adult (18+) with them at all times. </li> <li>To ride most slides unaccompanied, you generally need to be at least 1.2 m tall. For children under that height, some rides may still be possible but only with an adult’s supervision. </li> <li>Non-swimmers and younger children may have to wear arm-bands or be accompanied by an adult, depending on the ride or pool. </li> </ul>

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🌊Splash, Slide & Smile All Day — Ultimate Indoor Waterpark Fun
🌀Massive Wave Pool, Adrenaline Slides & Lazy-River Chill
👶Splash Zone “The Reef” — for Younger Visitors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Perfect for Families, Groups, Couples or Rainy-Day Adventures
🚗Approx. 35 minutes’ drive from Birmingham

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The Wave Coventry,
New Union St Coventry, CV1 2PS, Birmingham

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When is it open?

The Wave Coventry opening times

Mon–Thu Closed

Fri 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Sat-Sun 10:15 am-6:00 pm

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

The Wave Coventry facilities

On-site Café(s)
Food Stall(s)
Baby Changing Facilities
Parking (Charges Apply)
Toilets
Gift Shop
Lockers
Changing Rooms

Here’s the questions people are asking about The Wave Coventry

You need appropriate swimwear to use the waterpark. Standard swim trunks or swimsuits are accepted. Some clothing styles are allowed — but nose-goggles, provocative swimwear, or anything unsafe for slides are not permitted. If you’re unsure, it’s best to ask staff before entering the water.

No — spectator access is no longer available. If you want to wait while friends or family use the waterpark, you’ll need to sit in the ground-floor café (Cofa’s Café) rather than in a special viewing area.

The waterpark pools are kept at around 30 °C, which makes them warm and comfortable for swimming and splashing — perfect for a relaxed swim or a full day of fun.

Yes — rides and pools have rules for safety:

Children under 11 must have an adult (18+) with them at all times.
To ride most slides unaccompanied, you generally need to be at least 1.2 m tall. For children under that height, some rides may still be possible but only with an adult’s supervision.
Non-swimmers and younger children may have to wear arm-bands or be accompanied by an adult, depending on the ride or pool.

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Contact The Wave Coventry directly using the info below.

02476 252 500

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Here’s the questions people are asking about The Wave Coventry

Q. What should I wear — is any swimwear allowed?

Q. Can I just spectate — watch without entering the water?

Q. How warm is the water at The Wave?

Q. Are there height, age or swim requirements for children and slides?

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