Work starts on huge new £48million UK beach attraction next month

A HUGE new £48million attraction right on the beach in the UK is set to start works next week.

Announced in 2021, the first phase of the Beach Masterplan will include parks and event spaces.

The project is part of a huge renovation of Aberdeen seafront over the next 20 years.

The Beach Masterplan will include a large "rope factory" playpark with climbing structures, swings and slides as well as a skate park, sports and games area.

The biggest tower would be nearly 80ft tall, with nine floors and metal chutes spiralling around it.

Lives shows, festivals and performances will take place across the new events space, amphitheatre and plaza.

The green space will also be improved with viewing platforms on the beach, along with a new pier.

The project states: "The Beach Masterplan is designed capitalise on the built and natural assets of the area which is a tourism priority in its own right and will continue to be in demand in a post-CV19 and recovery phase as people seek safe, outdoor, wildlife, and active experiences.

"The beach area is also an intrinsic component of the Aberdeen Coastal Trail, and the wide variety of tourism offer that includes nature, golf, maritime history, and dolphin watching."

Chief commercial officer Craig Innes confirmed that works could start next month.

He said: “It is proposed to close that Beach Boulevard spine between the two parks for a period.

“That will probably start around [this] February."

Phase one is expected to cost around £48million, with the entire project set to be as much as £441million.

The huge renovation includes other new attraction opening in Aberdeen, with the project including a £50m Aberdeen Market being inspired by similar ones in London, as well as a new stadium for Aberdeen FC.

The website states: "The new market was given planning permission in May 2022, and it will be a destination venue featuring international-style food and drink outlets."

And the Beach Masterplan isn't the only part of the UK coastline being improved.

A £75million seaside attraction is set to open in Southport, with a beach thermal spa and surfing lagoon.

First announced in 2020, The Cove Resort would also have an on-site four-star hotel.

The surfing attraction would be similar to one opening in Edinburgh, as well as one in Deal, Kent.

And the huge £250million Therme water attraction is planning to open in Manchester by 2025.