Will Gorleston's splashpad open this summer?
Published: 2:30 PM June 10, 2021  Gorleston splashpad when it opened in August 2018. Current plans are that it will reopen in July. - Credit: Lauren De Boise  Coronavirus forced one of Gorleston seafront's most popular attractions to close last summer. Current plans are that it will, with its fountains scheduled to fire up again on Thursday, July 1. The 300,000 free-to-use Gorleston splashpad opened in August 2018. - Credit: Lauren De Boise  The splashpad doesnt usually open for seven days a week until the school summer holidays begin, so the opening times from that date will initially be weekends only. Use of the seaside site will also be aligned with any government restrictions in place at the time. You may also want to watch:  In previous years, the splashpad has closed in September, two weeks after children normally return to school. Gorleston splashpad. Photo: Lauren De Boise - Credit: Lauren De Boise  The 300,000 free-to-use attraction, which features fountain sprays, jet streams and buckets of tipping water, opened in August 2018, replacing a 1960s built paddling pool that was deemed to have had its day. Thousands of children enjoyed it during that summer's heatwave.