Aqua Parks

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has launched the UK’s first accreditation scheme for UK aqua parks, introducing a recognised and consistent safety standard, making accredited aqua parks some of the safest in the world.

Enjoy a great aqua park experience at an RLSS UK Approved Aqua Park, with peace of mind about high levels of safety.

If you are an Aqua Park Operator and are interested in becoming accredited please click here

Venues

Silver – Operational

The Silver accreditation indicates that the Aqua Park has the correct documents, procedures, staff and training in place for all sessions they run.

Gold – Operational and Equipment

The Gold accreditation indicates that the Aqua Park meets all of the operational standards as in Silver. In addition to this, all of their equipment meets ISO 25649.

Open Water Festival

The RLSS UK Open Water Festival is taking place this year at Lenches Lake, Evesham. Activities include; Open water Swims and a host of on-site activities.
Water Safety for families

Water safety information for holiday, at home, in residential pools, at the beach, in swimming pools and specific information to consider in the summer.
Should Lifeguards wear a face covering when lifeguarding?
Open Water Endorsement

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more and book onto a course!
17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?
RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK
Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.
Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Enjoy Water Safely

Aqua Parks

Venues

Silver – Operational

Gold – Operational and Equipment

Northern England

Southern England

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Ireland

Wales