Holiday Destination
A Pontins holiday camp was opened in Sand Bay in 1947, remaining with the company until 1999. During its peak of popularity it had 300 chalets spread over 17 acres (6.9 ha). Today it is run by the Holybush Hotel group under the name of Sand Bay Holiday Village. With cabaret, tea dances, comedy and music, it remains a popular destination. In 2008, The company has rebranded to Martyn Leisure Breaks and is now known as Sand Bay Leisure Resort. It is still owned by the same owner and the holiday breaks are the same but now with an uplifting more modern image.
There are several static caravan parks in the Sand Bay / Kewstoke area.
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