Brean Theme Park Enters Liquidation

Brean Theme Park, a longstanding family-run attraction in Somerset, has entered liquidation, casting uncertainty over its future operations and raising concerns for local tourism.

The park, located in the village of Brean between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea, appointed liquidators on January 28, 2026, according to a notice published in The Gazette on February 4. Nicholas Stafford of Hazlewoods LLP was named as the liquidator, with the company passing resolutions to wind up voluntarily. This means Brean Theme Park must cease trading, except for activities necessary to complete the closure process. The site, which bills itself as the UK's largest free-entry theme park, features more than 40 rides including indoor and outdoor rollercoasters, dodgems, a terror castle, and the Bulldog Coaster, among others. Visitors enter for free but purchase credits to access attractions.

A spokesperson for the liquidators attributed the collapse to insufficient revenue generated during the 2025 summer season, which failed to sustain operations through the winter. The park has faced broader challenges, including declining visitor numbers since the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced footfall...