Stoneweg InfraSport and Teras Capital invest £50 million to develop the UK’s largest surf park in Birmingham, aiming to establish it as a leading urban surf destination in Europe.

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Stoneweg InfraSport has announced its plan to invest £50 million to develop the largest surf park in the United Kingdom in Birmingham. This investment marks the second wave park project under Stoneweg InfraSport's strategy to establish urban surf destinations across Europe. The targeted site, previously the Emerge Surf development, is located in Coleshill, Birmingham, and is expected to attract a high number of visitors, enhanced by excellent road and rail connectivity.

The Birmingham surf park will feature a 5.4-acre WaveGarden Cove lagoon, which can generate up to 1,000 adjustable waves of up to two meters in height per hour. Managed by Steve Price, the founder of Emerge Surf, the park is anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an expected annual footfall of 200,000 visitors. Additional attractions will include a surf academy, equipment rentals, and recreational facilities such as a hot tub area and children's playground.

Industry Overview in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has seen a growing interest in water sports and urban leisure destinations, with rapid development in cities like Birmingham, which is the country's second-largest city with a pop