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Scarborough Waterpark Faces Uncertain Future
7 Mar
Summary
- North Yorkshire Council is considering selling the Alpamare waterpark.
- The sale is part of a plan to regenerate Scarborough's North Bay area.
- Flamingo Land currently operates the waterpark under a 12-month contract.
A significant decision looms for Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark, as North Yorkshire Council is actively considering its freehold sale. This move is intricately linked to a wider regeneration strategy for the town's North Bay area. The council took possession of the Alpamare site in October 2023 after its developer entered administration.
Alpamare was relaunched in July 2024, with Flamingo Land securing a 12-month operational contract. This contract includes an option for extension, ensuring continuity while the council evaluates future options. The council has engaged specialist leisure agents to explore potential strategies, focusing on a freehold sale of Alpamare as a functioning waterpark.
However, proposals may also encompass vacant development plots within North Bay, provided they bolster Alpamare's long-term financial stability and contribute to the area's overall leisure appeal. The council had previously not ruled out longer-term subsidies for the waterpark, highlighting its strategic importance.
