The £10 million project would overhaul swimming facilities at Unity Beach, in Brean

Brean Splash to close for three months if £10 million overhaul is approved

Paul JonesSeptember 2, 20250 Comment0

A £10 MILLION project to overhaul swimming facilities at a Somerset holiday park have been submitted.

The scheme – the next phase of redevelopment at the Unity Beach holiday park in Brean – will see a total of £10.2m spent on improving and extending pool facilities, if permission is granted.

If approved, the development would see a new outdoor pool and lazy river installed, as well as a lido area and extensive improvements to the changing facilities, the park said.

Work on the project would begin later this year – closing Brean Splash from December 1, 2025 until approximately March 1, 2026.

The One Show host Alex Jones was at Unity Beach in Brean earlier this year

News of the new proposals comes after Unity Holidays spent around £15m on the new Wonky Donkey pub and restaurant, including an enhanced pavilion, sports bar and arcade, which were opened by The One Show presenter Alex Jones earlier this year.

“We recognise that this closure will cause inconvenience, particularly for those who rely on our facilities for swimming lessons and regular activities,” said resort director, Jonny Green.

“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.”