Wild Shore Dundee. Wakeboarding, Aqua Park & Waterfront Adventure
Wild Shore Dundee is one of the most unique and energetic things you can do in the city. Set right on the City Quay waterfront, it offers a mix of wakeboarding, open water swimming, and one of the UK’s largest inflatable aqua parks.
It’s not your typical day out. It’s cold water, big splashes, climbing, falling, laughing, and trying again. Whether you’re there to properly learn a skill or just mess about with mates, it’s one of those experiences you won’t forget in a hurry.
What You Can Do
Wild Shore isn’t just one activity. It’s a few different ways to get in the water depending on what you’re after.
Aqua Park
This is the big one for most people.
Large inflatable obstacle course on the water
Slides, climbing frames, balance sections
Run, jump, fall, repeat
Wetsuits and buoyancy aids included
It’s chaos in the best way. Expect to fall in. A lot.
Wakeboarding
If you want something a bit more technical:
Cable wakeboarding system
Suitable for beginners and experienced riders
Coaching available
Progression from first attempts to tricks
It looks hard. It is at first. Then it clicks.
Open Water Swimming
For something calmer:
Designated swimming areas
Safe, supervised environment
Good option for cold water swimmers
More relaxed pace compared to the rest
Location & Setting
📍 City Quay, Dundee
This is a big part of why it works.
Right on the waterfront
Surrounded by Dundee skyline
Close to restaurants, bars, and the city centre
Easy to get to on foot
It feels different being on the water in the middle of the city.
Who It’s For
Wild Shore Dundee is ideal for:
Groups of friends
Teenagers and young adults
Families with older kids
Stag and hen groups
Anyone wanting something active and different
It’s not really a sit-and-watch kind of place. You’re involved.
What It Feels Like
Loud, social, and high energy
People cheering, falling, trying again
A bit competitive, mostly just fun
Cold water wakes you up fast
It’s the kind of place where everyone ends up laughing at each other.
Practical Info
Wetsuits and safety gear provided
Sessions are timed
Booking recommended, especially in good weather
Age and height restrictions apply depending on activity
Expect to get wet. Obviously
Why It Works
Completely different from anything else in Dundee
Combines activity with a great setting
Works for groups better than most activities
Good mix of challenge and fun
Strong summer attraction
Nearby
You’re right in the middle of the waterfront:
V&A Dundee
Discovery Point
Waterfront bars and restaurants
City centre a short walk away
Easy to build a full day around it.
Wild Shore is one of those places that feels like it shouldn’t be in the middle of a city, but it is.
And once you’ve done it, you’ll get why people keep going back.