https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/161/hamilton_water_palaceThe Time Capsule, a family-friendly attraction with a waterpark, swimming pool, ice rink and gym, is closing its doors from next month (March 2025) so that “essential upgrades” could be carried out.
A popular waterpark in Lanarkshire has announced it will be closing for up to six months.
The Time Capsule, a family-friendly attraction with a waterpark, swimming pool, ice rink and gym, is closing its doors from next month (March 2025) so that “essential upgrades” could be carried out at the Buchanan Street site, in Coatbridge.
The upgrades include improvements to the water feature systems, control panels, electrical systems and replacing the pumps.
During the closure, all the other facilities such as the 25m swimming pool, the ice rink, and the gym within the Time Capsule complex will remain open.
Coatbridge South Councillor, Geraldine Woods, Convener of Communities said: “We know our loyal customers will be disappointed to hear that the waterpark will close for a few months, but the upgrades will guarantee its long-term future.
“We carried out a detailed survey of the waterpark, which highlighted certain areas requiring improvement. In order to complete these, the waterpark will need to close for between four and six months.”
The Time Capsule is one of Lanarkshire’s most popular leisure attractions, drawing over 700,000 visitors annually. The gym, the busiest in North Lanarkshire, is also set for an upgrade next year as part of a scheduled improvement programme.
Additionally, work is planned to replace the two non-functioning lifts, improve signage, and to enhance the building’s appearance. The work is part of a phased approach to improve the overall visitor experience at the Time Capsule.
A funding bid will be submitted to the Coatbridge Town Fund for one of the flume replacements, with hopes of exploring other investment opportunities for further improvements.