Landmark Bedford leisure site brought to market
A landmark leisure site in Bedford with scope for redevelopment has been brought to market by Colliers.
Bedford Borough Council is seeking a long-term partner to acquire and regenerate the site of the Oasis Beach Pool, a well-known leisure destination locally.
The 6.29-acre site, located on Cardington Road, is being offered on a long leasehold basis for leisure use, with a view to attract a leisure operator or investor committed to reviving the site’s leisure offering.
The council is inviting proposals that will retain the site for leisure facility use, aligning with wider regeneration plans and the growth expected in Bedford over the coming years.
Originally opened in 1991, Oasis Beach Pool was designed as a family-orientated water leisure destination and features a distinctive pyramid design The site currently includes car parking for around 200 vehicles and is located next to the Aspects Leisure Park, a Tesco Extra superstore, and the River Great Ouse.
Councillor Sarah Gallagher, portfolio holder for customer experience, leisure and culture at Bedford Borough Council, said: “We are seeking a partner who can bring fresh vision and energy to this important site, while respecting its leisure legacy. Oasis Beach Pool has been a much-loved facility and as part of the council’s leisure strategy we have committed to protecting the site for leisure use for future generations of residents and visitors to the borough. With the right investment and stewardship, we believe it can be reimagined as a modern, inclusive destination for local residents and the wider region.”
Paul Bugeja from Colliers’ licensed and leisure team added: “The Oasis Beach Pool site represents a rare opportunity to secure a large, well-located and well-connected leisure site in a town undergoing major transformation. The scale of the site and its position close to existing and future leisure assets, including the planned Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park and resort, make this a compelling opportunity for investors and operators focused on community-led, commercially viable leisure offers.”