Tropicana Weston

14/01/2026

Works on the future of Weston took another step forward today (Wednesday 14 January) with demolition of the roof!

Our contractors Morgan Sindall Construction have been working on site since last autumn to strip out and demolish the existing 1980s internal event space building in an initial phase of work.

This is an important milestone in the project – find out more by checking the comments 👇

02/12/2025

If you’ve been on the seafront today (Tuesday 2 December) you may have noticed some activity on the beach 👀

Large concrete blocks and fencing are being installed to create a public exclusion zone around the Tropicana for health and safety reasons.

This work needs to take place before demolition of the 1980s internal event space begins as part of our renovation plans.

Mats are being laid on the beach to create access for construction vehicles between Marine Parade and the building.

Less visible work continues to take place inside the building. This initial phase of work started on Monday 30 October.

Our vision for the seafront site is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.

Following an open procurement exercise, we appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to strip out and demolish the existing 1980s internal event space building in an initial phase of work.

Construction work is due to complete by the end of 2026.

More information about the project is available on North Somerset Council’s website – see link in the comments 👇

30/10/2025

Work is starting on North Somerset Council's project to reinvent the Tropicana to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate its status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue 📣

Click on the post below for more information 👇

Work starts today (Thursday 30 October) as part of our plans to renovate the Tropicana Weston 📣 🎵 🎭💃

Our vision for the seafront site is to provide purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, increase capacity and elevate the Tropicana’s status as a nationally significant multi-use entertainment venue.

Following an open procurement exercise, we appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to strip out and demolish the existing 1980s internal event space building in an initial phase of work.

While the contractor plans to start preparation work this week, demolition is due to begin in November.

The following work is planned following demolition:

🧰 repairing the main 1930s promenade building
🏗 replacing the existing 1980s internal event space building with a brand-new structure to host indoor events for around 1,000 people
🎵 increasing the total venue capacity to be more commercially viable
🌍 installing sustainable and renewable energy sources, including heat pumps and solar panels, to improve energy efficiency and help tackle the climate emergency.

Construction work is due to complete by the end of 2026. The appointed venue operator would complete their fit out and reopen the Tropicana shortly afterwards.

The planning application for this work was approved earlier this year - check the links in the comments to find out more 👇

The Tropicana is one of several high-profile sites across Weston’s town centre and seafront being improved as part of a programme of work made possible thanks to our successful bid for £20m investment from the UK Government Other sites include Birnbeck Pier, Grove Park, Marine Lake and High Street shops.

The restoration of the Tropicana has been made possible thanks to an allocation of £11.94m from the overall £20m awarded to us through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government former Levelling Up Fund. An additional £2.7m from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will enable further improvements. Arts Council England delivers this fund on behalf of the DCMS. This funding is provided specifically for this project and we can’t use it for any other purpose such as adult social care, children’s services or highway maintenance.

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11/06/2025

Important update 👇

Progress with the Tropicana Weston operator search will be discussed by councillors next week 📣🎭🎶💃

Our Cabinet meet next Wednesday (18 June) and they'll discuss recommendations to award a contract for 25 years following the delivery of major refurbishment of the Tropicana.

This follows the approval of a planning application last month - check the links in the comments to find out more 🔗⬇️

Construction work is due to start this summer and be completed by next summer. The appointed venue operator would complete their fit out and reopen the Tropicana shortly afterwards.

The Tropicana is one of several high-profile sites across Weston’s town centre and seafront set to be improved as part of a programme of work made possible thanks to our successful bid for £20 million investment from the UK Government

This funding is provided specifically for this project and we can’t use it for any other purpose such as adult social care, children’s services or highway maintenance.

Other sites include Birnbeck Pier, Grove Park, Marine Lake and shops on the High Street. Find links to more info in the comments 🔗👇

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15/05/2025

Did you see us on this evening’s news? 📺 🎥 🎬 🍿

We were delighted to welcome ITV News West Country earlier today to find out more about our project following planning approval being granted yesterday 🎉

Plans to reinvent one of the region's best-known but long-neglected attractions have been given the green light, with Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana set to be transformed into a 5,000 capacity venue.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/wxfycepn

14/05/2025

Exciting times ahead 🥳 🌴

We’ll share project progress updates on this account, so stay tuned 👀

09/05/2025

Pop along to see the Weston Makers in their new home in The Sovereign from this Sunday, 11 May 🎉

01/04/2025

The Bay Cafe will close after it's last day of trading on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, 21 April 📣

The company's sister sites will remain open:
• The Clarence: open 7 days a week
• The Victorian: open Wednesday to Sunday currently, open 7 days a week after Easter.

Click on the post below for more information 👇

The Tropicana, which is currently run in-house by North Somerset Council, must temporarily close to allow construction and refurbishment to take place.

While the venue closed in January, the Bay Café and the Makers Market concessions at the front of the promenade building were able to remain open until after the Easter school holidays.

Subject to planning approval, work is due to complete by March 2026. The appointed venue operator would then complete their fit out and reopen the Tropicana shortly afterwards.

🔗 To find out more about the project, visit 👉 www.n-somerset.gov.uk/tropicana

27/01/2025

The Tropicana's local artist pop-up shop will soon be hosting a series of creative workshops 👇👇

WORKSHOP DATES

Finally got the workshop dates for the start of the year done. If you are interested in booking a space or finding out more about the workshops, comment below or pop me a message. I will make some examples of items we will be making this week, but wanted to get the dates out there.

Valentines Workshop
Tuesday 4th Feb 7-9 at The Pop up Shop Tropicana Weston - we will be making a fused glass heart and a single t-light holder £42.

Thursday 6th Feb 7-9 at The Old Street Kitchen Clevedon- we will be making a fused glass heart and a single t-light holder £42.

Mothers Day Workshop
Wednesday 19th March 7-9 at The Pop up Shop Tropicana Weston - We will be making a freestanding flower arch and Flower Tealight Holder. £42

Thursday 20th March 7-9 at The Old Street Kitchen Clevedon - We will be making a freestanding flower arch and Flower Tealight Holder. £42

Spring Workshop
Thursday 17th April 7-9 at The Pop up Shop Tropicana Weston, we will be making hanging Birds and Flowers 2 of each £42

Thursday 24th April 7- at The old Street Kitchen Clevedon - we will be making hanging Birds and Flowers 2 of each £42

17/01/2025

Exciting news 🎉

Exciting news! We've secured £2.7m cultural funding for further improvements to Tropicana Weston 🙌🎉

It's been awarded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport within the highly competitive Cultural Development Fund fourth round delivered by Arts Council England

This funding – part of a UK government pot totalling £16.2m – will enable us to carry out additional work within its project to transform the iconic building on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare.

The funding will be used to:

💃 🕺 👩‍🦽 improve and fit out interior spaces for culture and entertainment, increasing accessibility, and enabling greater flexibility of use through the ability to hold events and activities of a greater range of sizes
💡 🎤 install equipment such as for lighting and sound to accelerate a future venue operator’s delivery
🤝 deliver a cultural programme in a partnership between us, the venue operator and local cultural organisations boomsatsuma and Super Culture

Plans for the Tropicana aim to enhance existing facilities, boost capacity and restore the venue’s status as a nationally renowned, multi-use entertainment space - part of our ambitious placemaking vision for Weston.

This has been made possible thanks to this funding from the UK government's Cultural Development Fund and money previously secured from the UK government’s former Levelling Up Fund. This funding is provided specifically for this project so we can’t use it for any other purpose such as adult social care, children’s services or maintaining roads.

Subject to planning approval, work is due to complete by March 2026. The appointed venue operator would then complete their fit out and reopen the Tropicana shortly afterwards.

14/01/2025

A planning application has been submitted outlining proposals for the Tropicana.

06/01/2025

Exciting update!

We’re pleased to announce that The Bay Cafe and the Weston Makers pop-up shop at the Tropicana will remain open until after the Easter school holidays 📣