Medical Restrictions

General and Medical Restrictions

Here at Dorset Adventure Park we aim to offer our experiences to as many people as possible. We are continually innovating to achieve this. If you have any questions please send them to [email protected]

The waterpark and mud trail have medical and general restrictions. Be sure to read the guidelines before participating.

General Restrictions

Waterpark Restrictions

Waiver: All participants must have an up to date waiver form completed before taking part in activities. Participants aged under 18 must have a waiver completed by a parent or guardian.
Minimum age 6.
Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that children under 12’s are accompanied on the water by an adult, on a 1:4 ratio
Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult on the water on a 1:2 ratio
Minimum height 110cm.
Maximum weight 115kg (18 stone).
Participants must be able to swim 25 metres unaided and be confident in the water. See Water Confidence below.

Water Confidence

All participants using the Waterpark must meet the minimum standard for water confidence.

This is defined as:

Participants must be able to swim 25 metres unaided and be confident in the water.
Buoyancy aids are always worn on the Waterpark.

Mud Trail Restrictions

Waiver: All participants (even adults walking the trail to supervise children) must have an up to date waiver form completed before taking part in activities. Participants aged under 18 must have a waiver completed by a parent of guardian.
Minimum age 4.
Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult
1 adult is required to supervise every 6 participating children (U18) – this can be either by participating in the course or using the walking trail.
Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult on the Mud Trail on a 1:3 ratio.
Maximum weight 115kg (18 stone).
Participation may lead to damage to clothing or personal items. We recommend leaving valuable items behind and avoiding wearing anything of high value. Any belongings taken onto the trail are at your own risk.
Shoes must be worn.

Approved Conditions

Please discuss with Reception Staff so we are aware of your condition.

Benign heart palpitations not requiring medication
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Inflammatory or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Mild COPD
Mild Form of Arthritis
Mild Gout

Cautionary Conditions

Please discuss with Reception Staff so to ensure we can make the activity accessible for you.

Amputee
Ankylosing spondylitis
Arrhythmias
Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation
Audio Impairment
Behavioural disorder
Blood Thinners
Broken Bones more than 6 months previously
Cancer Patients
Cardiomyopathy
Catheter or colostomy bag
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Vascular Attack
Congenital Heart Disease
COPE requiring nebulisers or previous hospital admission
Cystic Fibrosis
Dementia or Brain Injury
Dislocation injuries
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Heart attack / Myocardial Infarction
High blood pressure
Hypertension joints
Insulin dependant Diabetes
Learning disability
Low blood pressure, prone to fainting
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Neurodevelopment disorder
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoporosis
Pacemaker, fitted device
PMLD propound and multiple learning disability
Spina Bifida
Valvular Heart Disease
Visual Impairment

Restricted Conditions

We apologise that you are unable to take part at this time due to safety restrictions.

Any nose and throat disease causing breathing difficulties
Beta Blockers
Bone Cancer
Brittle Bones
Cancer effecting breathing
Current blood clot on the lungs / PE
Drug or Alcohol intake
Haemophilia
Infectious disease, E.G. Current chicken pox, whooping cough
Moderate to severe heart failure
Neck or Spinal weakness and increased risk of injury or surgical implants to stabilise
Pregnancy
Previous or current Retinal detachment
Severs Anaemia
Severe COPD, on a portable or home oxygen
Unstable Angina / Ischaemic Heart Disease
Untreated Psychosis