Bas Vegas Inflatable Aqualand

The weekend just gone was a very aquatic weekend for the king family. As the kids all broke up from school on Friday we decided to take a nice walk along Southend Seafront after dinner and pick-up and ice-cream for pudding. The kids all had a little play in the 3 shells lagoon and in the play area. Then after a little walk and a mad 5 minutes in the water jets we went and played a few arcades.

 

The kids enjoying the end of a school year at 3 shells lagoon.

 

Ice creams all round for pudding.

Having some playtime in the water jets.

Is Holly taking a wee or is that the water jet?

 

 

 

On Saturday we had our final football training session of the year and the glorious weather from the week previous just continued to beat down. So rather than spend Saturday afternoon wandering around shops, we headed over to Papermill Lock for some canoeing and cake. As usual Tina dropped us off at the Bridge 0.75 miles upriver and me and the 3 kiddies all rowed up to the lock. The water was so calm and crystal clear due to the good weather. Plenty of nature to look at with baby moorhens, swans, dragon flies and so on. For the first time Brandon did a lot of rowing on his own as he wanted to “take a test” on his rowing skills to see if his was competent enough to get his own boat now. Despite only being 7 years old he passed all my criteria with flying colours. So could he now beat Joshua to getting his own canoe as Joshua cannot get one until he stops sucking his thumb.

 

Me and the kiddies all ready for a canoe down the Chelmer.

And off we go, complete carnage and unsynchronised rowing.

But we still make good progress rowing up the river.

Stopping off to look at some wildlife.

Enjoying some cake and refreshments t the Papermill Lock Cafe.



 

 

On Sunday whilst Holly was at her Princess party me and the boys started the day down at Rayleigh Crossfit for a quick WOD. After a spot of lunch to replenish our energy we then headed over to Bas Vegas to test out the new inflatable aqua park which they have set-up on the lake. I have to say it is a little pricey at £15 per person for an hour, thus £45 for the 3 of us. So unfortunately this will become a rare treat as opposed to a regular recreational activity. Hopefully once the novelty of this new facility wears off and the numbers are down there will be some 2 for 1 offers or something to make it more affordable.

We had an absolute blast though and an hour was definitely long enough as we were all pretty knackered afterwards. Both Joshua and Brandon braved jumping off of the highest climbing wall into the water. We also did some ninja warrior style games trying to negotiate some of the inflatables. The pillow jump off of the large tower proved somewhat challenging as it is nearly impossible to climb on to the pillow to then get fired into the air when someone jumps down off of the tower. The water trampoline was good fun and both the boys were doing trick jumps off the side and into the water. So overall very expensive (in my opinion), but good fun and I would definitely recommend it.

 

 

Joshua getting a bit sideways and out of shape running across an inflatable beam.

Brandon either slipping over or getting some rest.

Can you spot Brandon's bum climbing through the mini tower?

Brandon having loads of fun in aqualand.

Joshua taking a leap off of the giant tower.

Joshua figured out an easier way to cross the inflatable beam.

Brandon tries running across but takes the plunge.

And Joshua making a rather spectacular fall after just one step!!!

 

Brandon on the inflatable trampoline section.

Brandon coming down the giant inflatable slide with Joshua waiting at the bottom.

And down he comes.

Action shot of Joshua getting fired in to the air off of the air pillow.

Brandon leaping off of the giant climbing wall. Very brave.

The layout of aqualand is square and plenty to keep you entertained for an hour.

Brandon doing some running slides.