Large water chutes appeared at numerous exhibitions between 1901 and 1908, including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin. The concept was invented by German Showman, Hugo Hasse, designer of Great Yarmouth’s Scenic Railway. His first ride appeared at the Munich Festival of 1928.

The 1958 Rhyl Water Chute originates from Southend's Kursaal Amusement Park then moved to Rhyl’s Ocean Beach Fun Fair, where it opened in 1972.

The ride was largely demolished following the closure of Ocean Beach in 2007. However, the main mechanical parts, including gears, motors, pumps and boats were rescued by the The Dreamland Trust to form part of a rebuilt ride.

This is the only surviving circular water chute in the world, and identical to Dreamland's former Water Chute, which operated between 1977 and 1995.