A significant investment has been made at West Bay Holiday Park ahead of this year's summer season.

West Bay Holiday Park has been given a £400,000 boost to refurbish the park's bar and restaurant and create a new outdoor seating area for alfresco dining.

The park's owner, Parkdean Resorts, has invested heavily in its Dorset parks - with £6 million distributed between its three Dorset sites.

Parkdean Resorts employs more than 460 people during the season across Dorset.

The West Bay investment is part of an overall spend of £70m across the holiday park operator's business nationwide.

In response to an increased demand for UK holidays last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and an expected increase again this year, the holiday park operator is currently recruiting seasonal workers in Dorset, for roles across sales, housekeeping and food and drink.

Steve Richard, chief executive of Parkdean Resorts, said: "Despite the most challenging of years, we’re continuing to invest in our parks, creating an even better experience for holidaymakers and holiday home owners in 2021.

"With industry-leading Covid-safe standards, we’re looking forward to welcoming people back safely to enjoy everything our parks and the surrounding areas have to offer.

"We know how reliant the local economy is on tourism, and we’re confident that we can help the region recover by welcoming holidaymakers to enjoy a well-deserved staycation in Dorset."

For more information on Parkdean Resorts and to apply for a seasonal role, visit www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk/