The ride is £6 per person (adults & children).
Book for 6 guests (must be on the exact same ride time) - and get a 16% discount on your booking saving £6 (6 guests ride for the price of 5) by entering coupon code TREASURE at the checkout page.
The ride is suitable for a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6 guests (adults or children).
This ride is suitable for guests over 2 years old. The VR headsets may be too large for young (2-5) children; however they can still experience the ride by watching the TV instead.
For safety reasons children under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
This ride is NOT RECOMMENDED for guests with:
The ride is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to access the ride seating with assistance from a member of their party. Our staff cannot assist you, except in an emergency.
Here at Waterside Garden Centre. SATNAV Postcode: PE6 9NY. We are located just off the A15 at Baston.
Once you arrive, head to the main tills where signage will direct you to our VR check-in & queue area.
The ride experience will take approximately 5-10 min including a safety briefing & safety checks. The ride run time is 3 minutes.
Please arrive at the VR Experience check-in desk 10 mins before your scheduled time. You will be required to watch a short safety briefing video before entering the ride. Late arrival could result in missing your alloted time.
For safety reasons photography is not permitted on the ride, including mobile phones. Selfie sticks, monopods or similar are not permitted on the ride.
No food or drink is permitted on the ride.
We cannot guarantee any amends; however if you have a query about your booking please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The booking is only valid for the date and time selected. If you miss your time slot, we will try to accommodate you at a later time if availability allows. In times of busy periods, this may not be possible. This includes late arrivals. No refunds will be given for unattended sessions.
You will not receive physical tickets. Once your payment is processed you will receive a paid reservation confirmation status email from Waterside Garden Centre which acts as your tickets/booking confirmation. You do not need to print this out; however the booking confirmation email MUST be presented to the check-in desk on arrival. Please have your booking confirmation email ready at check-in. If you do not receive this email please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Yes - smaller groups (2-6 persons) can book the ride exclusively by booking all 6 tickets at your single chosen time and also receive a 16% discount on your booking saving £6 by entering coupon code TREASURE at the checkout page.
There may be some 'walk-in' availability; however this cannot be guaranteed and it may include long wait times. If you want to ride, we recommend you book in advance. Walk-in availability will be subject to space and may not be possible. Book in advance, to secure your place.
The VR headsets will be wiped with antibacterial/sterilising wipes in-between each use and points of contact will be regularly wiped down.
Pirate Adventure VR Ride runs every day* from Sat 12th April until Tue 22nd April 2025.
*Please note the Garden Centre is CLOSED on Easter Sunday 20th April 2025.
The event availability is as follows:
Sat 12th Apr 25 | Slots available between 9.30am & 4.30pm |
Sun 13th Apr 25 | Slots available between 10.30am & 3.30pm |
Mon 14th - Fri 18th Apr 25 | Slots available between 9.30am & 4.30pm |
Sat 19th Apr 25 | Slots available between 9.30am & 4.30pm |
Sun 20th Apr 25 | CLOSED |
Mon 21st - Tue 22nd Apr 25 | Slots available between 9.30am & 4.30pm |