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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Andrew Smart

Why this swimming baths less than 25 minutes from Glasgow is Scotland's best

AN iconic swimming spot, less than 25 minutes from the city centre of Glasgow, has been named one of the best pools and waterparks in the UK.

The leisure centre, which is complete with flumes and a wave machine, was named alongside spots like The Wave in Coventry and Alton Towers Waterpark.

Introducing the ranking, the writers over at Time Out said: "Looking to make a splash with your next family day out?

"How about some wobbly water obstacle courses, chaotically fun wave machines and slides so long you’re not sure where they end?

The swimming baths contains various flumes and even a wave machineThe swimming and leisure centre contains various flumes and even a wave machine (Image: North Lanarkshire Council) "Waterparks come in all shapes and sizes in the UK, and luckily for us, most are open all year round."

Swimming baths less than 25 minutes from the city centre of Glasgow named one of the best in the UK

The Time Capsule, which is less than 25 minutes from the city centre of Glasgow, was named the top pool in Scotland and among the best in the whole of the UK by Time Out.

Discussing the location, which has been a major childhood memory for generations of kids across Glasgow and the Central Belt, the publication said: "Glasgow might not be the first location that springs to mind when you think of waterparks, but at Time Capsule, they have some unique rides.

The Time Capsule has been a major childhood memory for generations of kidsThe Time Capsule near Glasgow has been a major childhood memory for generations of kids (Image: Google Maps)

 

"The Tornado Tantrum flume is so large you could fit a Mini Cooper inside, so there’s plenty of room for you and four mates to whizz down together.

"There’s also the ten-metre-high Storm Chaser: twin flumes named Thunder and Lightning, where you can challenge a friend and see who comes out first..."

It should be noted that those wanting to visit the Time Capsule will have to wait for essential repair works, which started in March, to be completed.

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