Popular UK holiday park unveils plans for new pools and lazy river in huge upgrade

Holidaymakers and locals could soon be splashing about in brand new pools and a lazy river at one of Somerset's most popularholiday destinations, as bosses reveal ambitious plans for a £10.2 million transformation ofBrean Splash.

Unity Holidays, who own the Unity Beach holiday park, have lodged proposals with Somerset Council for extensive upgrades to the attraction's swimming and leisure amenities. The blueprints feature an extra outdoor pool, a lido-style section, a lazy river and revamped changing facilities.

Developers claim the expansion would not only improve the experience for holidaying guests but also increase accessibility for locals throughout the county.

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Should the green light be given, Brean Splash will shut its doors from Monday, December 1, 2025 until Sunday, March 1, 2026, with construction planned during the quieter winter period when visitor numbers drop, reports Somerset Live.

Resort director Jonny Green said: "We recognise that this closure will cause inconvenience, particularly for those who rely on our facilities for swimming lessons and regular activities. Naturally, we apologise for this disruption, but these works are designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of Brean Splash and to provide a greatly enhanced facility for the local community and visitors alike."

"Since Unity Holidays bought the business, we have always looked to improve and increase what we have to offer, which we hope attracts more people to the west coast of Somerset, thus bringing greater footfall not just in Brean but to towns like Weston-super-Mare and Burnham. It also allows us to offer jobs to local people and support local businesses."

The redevelopment introduces a festival-style promenade, linking key attractions and pedestrian entrances.

Key features of the revamp include

• Activity Pavilions and Spaces
• Archery areas within the Festival Gardens
• Children's play area
• Ice cream parlour
• Gourmet burger outlet
• Dog agility course
• Dancing water features, and additional activity pavilions
• Lido Area featuring a premium outdoor pool facility with a tots' area, sunbed and cabana areas, and integration with existing wet play elements and water slides
• New Lazy River: An extension of the existing Brean Splash Waterpark, enhancing the water-based attractions
• Revamped Retail and Food and Beverage Spaces: New high-quality retail and dining options
• Reconfigured Parking and Theme Park Entrance: Improved layout for efficiency and accessibility
• New entrance from the car park to the east to improve connectivity

A statement accompanying the planning application explains: "The proposed development will mean that the scale of ancillary facilities better aligns with the scale of accommodation on site, with existing facilities being too small and tired in their appearance.

"The development is considered to result in a sustainable form of development, that is consistent with the already established leisure use and is ancillary to the main caravan park."

"It will provide significant landscape planting, onsite biodiversity enhancements and the creation of positive economic impacts and benefits through additional jobs and economic investment, thereby supporting the retention of an existing leisure use used by visitors at the Holiday Park, securing the long-term economic viability of an existing local business and creating indirect knock on spend and benefits to the wider local economy and community."

It continues: "The masterplan arranges new and existing elements to optimize visitor movement and connectivity: The new promenade unifies the space, linking the south and north entrances, as well as providing a new pedestrian entrance from the new and existing car parking to the east. Key attractions are strategically placed to enhance guest experience and ease of access."

"This redevelopment will significantly enhance the visitor experience at Unity Beach Holiday Park, attracting new guests while improving facilities for returning visitors. The project will provide a vibrant, family-friendly environment that blends modern amenities with the natural beauty of the Somerset coast, ensuring the park remains a top destination for years to come."

The scheme comes after a £15 million investment earlier this year, which saw the launch of the Wonky Donkey pub and restaurant, featuring an expanded pavilion, sports bar and arcade.

The establishment was officially opened in May by BBC One Show host Alex Jones. Somerset Council planning officials will decide on the application's future at a subsequent meeting.