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Information about getting a concession licence to operate at Burnham-on-Sea, Brean, Berrow beaches and Apex Park

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Introduction

To make visitors and residents’ trips to Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Berrow beaches and Apex Park even more enjoyable, we arrange for various businesses to trade on or near the beach or park.

We are in the process of inviting offers for a range of concessions for the forthcoming seasons, which run from 1 April until 31 October annually, at the following locations:

  • Burnham-on-Sea beach and Esplanade
  • Brean beach
  • Berrow beach
  • Apex Park

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We are dedicated to keeping our beaches green, so we are unable to take applications for beach goods concessions.

Fees

Please note that the following baseline fees are a minimum to be offered for each available concession per season.

Apex Park
  • Ice Cream: £8500
  • Refreshments: £5000
Burnham Beach and Esplanade
  • Punch and Judy: No minimum
  • Ice Cream £2700
  • Food (Not ice cream or coffee): £2000
Berrow Beach
  • Ice Cream (mobile): £8000
  • Refreshments: £2500
Brean Beach
  • Ice Cream (suitable training for multiple vans required): £15000
  • Refreshments: Open to offers

Apply

To apply for a summer 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasonal concession licence, please complete the below form.

The closing date for submission of concessions is midday on Friday 7 March 2025.

This form has 3 pages and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions or wish to provide further information about your business, please contact us at Concessions@somerset.gov.uk.

Last updated: February 4, 2025

Next review due: August 4, 2025

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