Waterworld, Bundoran

The Waterslide at Waterworld, Bundoran, Co. Donegal
www.waterworldbundoran.com

Visiting theme parks is a fun way of spending a day out. Waterworld in Bundoran, Co. Donegal is one such place. It is an indoor water playground with swimming pools, water slides, wave machines, steam rooms and saunas.

Bundoran has been a holiday town since around 1777, when it became the summer residence of Viscount Enniskillen, an Irish peer. Gradually, the resort grew in popularity as holidaymakers came from all over for the 'splendid sea-bathing and bracing health-giving air'.

As well as Waterworld, Bundoran boasts a very active water sports scene. Bundoran beach hosts international surfing competitions and there is a surf school for those who wish to learn.