Let's Go Hydro is an extensive water sports and outdoor activity resort that ranks among the best things to do with kids in Carryduff and Greater Belfast. Operating as a premier outdoor water park, aqua park, and glamping resort, it features inflatable obstacle courses, cable wakeboarding, kayaking, and open water swimming.

Aqua Park costs £25.00 per hour (includes wetsuit/socks), all-day passes are £45–£65, and seasonal drive-in cinema tickets are £25.00 per car. Multi-activity group packages cost £35–£50 per person, while overnight glamping stays start from £25.00 per person.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this water sports complex delivers high-energy outdoor entertainment and memorable water play. Children can bounce across giant inflatable slides, tackle floating obstacle courses, learn to wakeboard, or relax at the lakeside beach. It is an ideal destination that turns a sunny weekend into an action-packed aquatic adventure.

What are the key features for families?

• Interactive Exhibits: Safety briefings and introductory wakeboarding lessons feature expert staff demonstrations on water safety and equipment handling.
• Educational Day Out: Children gain physical confidence, improve balance, and learn core water safety techniques in an organized outdoor environment.
• Sensory Play and Nature: Cool reservoir waters, splashing waves, rushing water slides, and expansive lakeside greenery offer an invigorating outdoor sensory experience.
• Outdoor Exploration: Over 55 acres of water facilities, lakeside walking paths, and beach play zones offer endless opportunities for active outdoor exercise.

What are the main highlights kids will love?

• The Massive Inflatable Aqua Park: Floating on the reservoir, this colossal inflatable course features giant climbing walls, balance beams, high-dive platforms, and massive water slides. Kids will love racing friends and bouncing into the water.
• Cable Wakeboarding Park: Designed for both beginners and experienced riders, the overhead cable system pulls thrill-seekers across the water. Kids can test their balance on kneeboards or wakeboards along dedicated cable lines.
• Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) & Kayaking: Families can rent SUP boards and sit-on-top kayaks to explore the calm waters of the reservoir at their own pace. It is a fantastic option for a calmer, scenic water session.
• The Covered Beach & Lido Area: Complete with real sand, beach loungers, and shallow water access, this zone gives younger kids a place to build sandcastles and splash around safely.
• Lakeside Glamping & Forest Pods: Families extending their stay can check into unique glamping pods, safari tents, or houseboats right along the water's edge for a complete outdoor staycation.

Beyond the Main Attraction

• Knockbracken Reservoir Walk: Take a relaxed walk around the perimeter paths surrounding the reservoir for clear views of local wildlife and water activities.
• Belvoir Park Forest: Located just 3 miles away near Belfast, offering woodland walking trails, cycling paths, and historic tree collections along the River Lagan.
• Caryduff Play Park: Situated 1.5 miles away in central Carryduff, featuring modern climbing frames, swings, and toddler play zones.
• We Are Vertigo: Positioned 4 miles away at Newtownbreda, offering indoor inflatable parks, climbing walls, and indoor skydiving for rainy days.