THE UK's largest holiday park operator is set to inject £60,000 into a West Bay resort.

Parkdean will spend the money on refitting an arcade at West Bay Holiday Park in order to spruce it up for the high season this summer. The funding is part of a record £50m being invested on accommodation, retail and leisure facilities across the company - including £500,000 for six new lodges at the firm's Warmwell Holiday Park.

Parkdean will spend £17m to implement a range of new lodges, caravans and glamping facilities across its 73 holiday park - while another £4m will fund refurbishments to existing caravans and lodges.

Meanwhile, entertainment and leisure venues, as well as children’s activity areas will also be refurbished at many of the parks as part of a significant investment exceeding £5.5m.

Parkdean Resorts chief executive John Waterworth expects 2017 to be the firm's busiest year so far.

He said: “It is a truly exciting time for Parkdean Resorts as we gear up for the 2017 season where substantial investment will continue and for what we are confident will be our busiest year yet.

“We recently launched a new mobile-friendly website and brochure inspiring staycations and offering short breaks or longer stays at parks the length and breadth of the UK. We are looking forward to introducing these changes which will further enhance our park experience – allowing holidaymakers to create many more amazing memories with family and friends.”

Last year, an upgraded and improved wifi service was installed at West Bay Holiday Park.

The company will also build a £1.6m lakeside lodge development at White Acres, near Newquay in Cornwall. Other improvements around the UK include a £1.5m investment to provide 19 marina retreat lodges at Fallbarrow in the Lake District, which will also have its bar and lounge revamped.

Camber Sands on the South East coast will benefit from £1.8m bringing brand new lodges for prospective holiday home owners, as well as fully refurbishing its Boathouse Restaurant.

Sandy Bay in the North East is getting a £1.4m makeover and the amusement arcade is being extended and refurbished and there will be a new takeaway food outlet.

For more information on Parkdean Resorts, visit parkdeanresorts.co.uk