Alpamare Waterpark for sale: Scarborough tourist attraction seeks 'new entrepreneurial custodian'
North Yorkshire Council said it is seeking “a new entrepreneurial and visionary custodian” for Alpamare Waterpark and wellness centre on Scarborough’s North Bay.
The council has appointed specialist leisure property consultants Newmark and Stripe Leisure to market the opportunity.
Built in 2016, Alpamare is a purpose-built indoor waterpark which includes a large wavepool, children’s splash and play area, four significant
waterslides, outdoor pools and a café and a modern wellness suite with saunas, steam, treatment and relaxation areas.
In a statement, the council said: “It benefits from extensive parking and being close to other leisure facilities, including the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Peasholm Park and the Sealife Centre, not to mention the beautiful sweep of North Bay’s beach which attracts significant visitors, surfers and recreational swimmers.”
“The freehold acquisition of Alpamare offers a great opportunity to enhance revenue in developing complementary activities and facilities within the landholding, and also that of five development sites directly adjacent and in close proximity to it. These include a large 4.7 hectare plateaux formerly used as an amusement park, and a gateway site with previous consent for a cinema and restaurants.”
North Yorkshire Council’s corporate director of resources, Gary Fielding, said: “Alpamare is a well-established part of Scarborough's vibrant visitor economy and has the potential to drive much broader economic benefits. We are looking to secure a sustainable, long-term future for the venue and we recognise that to support this some bidders may propose incorporating one or more of the vacant plots within the North Bay area. We will listen to all interest and consider options carefully based on those criteria.”
Richard Baldwin, Director of Stripe Leisure said: “This is a unique prospect to acquire and hold a purpose built, modern waterpark with clear scope for enhancement.’
Leo Llewellyn, Associate at Newmark, added: “Alpamare is a rare opportunity to acquire a well- positioned leisure asset with real opportunity to build on the existing offer and strengthen North Bay’s appeal as a visitor destination. The combination of the waterpark, wellness facilities and surrounding development potential creates an exciting platform for long-term growth.”