Plans to significantly expand Brean Splash swimming complex in a multi-million pound project have been approved by Somerset Council this week.
Burnham-On-Sea.com first reported here that Unity Holidays had submitted the application last autumn. The expansion forms part of the company’s £10million investment into its Unity Beach facilities.
Following an extensive winter refurbishment of the park’s indoor pool complex – including soft play, changing rooms, the Wave Café and gym – Unity Holidays has now secured the planning permission to progress the next stage of its £10m investment programme at the Somerset resort, with work set to begin in the coming weeks.
The refurbished indoor facilities are due to reopen shortly, featuring a new reception area with a dedicated buggy park to improve convenience for families.
The updated unisex changing rooms include larger family cubicles — with space for up to four — alongside new vanity units (with free hairdryers), baby changing stations and 240 new poolside lockers, all finished with a traditional seaside theme.
Accessibility has been a key focus throughout the refurbishment, with a newly installed lift and pool hoist, as well as a refreshed accessible changing area.
The 25-metre pool hall has been fully refurbished, including the addition of poolside showers. A new indoor Splash Pad will also soon replace the baby pool, allowing different ages to swim and play in the same space.
The Wave Café will serve meals throughout the day — from post-swim treats like cookies and donuts to breakfast options, sandwiches and paninis.
It also incorporates Unity Play, where children can enjoy their own menu after burning off energy in the soft play zones: Ocean World for under-4s, the main soft play area for ages 4to 11, and Ninja Warrior zone for ages 7 to 11.
The next phase of development will see the creation of a new lido area with an outdoor pool, alongside private cabanas and an outdoor dining experience, complementing the existing flumes and water rides. The outdoor lido is expected to open in July 2026 – just in time for the school holidays.
Further plans include a new trampoline park, bandstand, boardwalk, landscaped gardens and a dog agility area as well as an outdoor activity centre where you can take part in archery, axe throwing and rifle shooting.
“These are exciting times for our owners, our holidaymakers and the local community,” said Unity Beach Resort Director Jonny Green.
“Our improved pool facilities will help us sustain and grow participation in swimming lessons and recreational activity — not only for guests staying on the park, but also for the wider community across Somerset.
“Investing in facilities like these also supports local jobs and training, while helping to attract more visitors to the Somerset coast — benefiting the wider local economy.”
This latest £10.2 million investment follows quickly after some £15m was spent by new owners, Unity Holidays, on the park’s new ‘Wonky Donkey’ pub and restaurant which contains an enhanced pavilion, sports bar and arcade.
Those facilities were opened last May by Alex Jones, presenter of BBC’s The One Show, as Burnham-On-Sea.com reported here.
