England’s first national stadium for beach sports will be constructed at Skegness Beach, Lincolnshire, pending planning permission.

The 2,040-seat facility would be home to the National England Beach Soccer Team and also host sports such as beach volleyball, rugby, cricket, handball and Futsal

It will also host events such as fun days for kids, sand sculpture events, movies on the beach, and Red Bull events.

It is expected to attract 400,000 spectators annually and will be self-funded, with the majority of events free to the public.

Behind the plans is Gary Shepherd, chief executive of Skegness Beach Stadium Limited, who said: “This is Skegness’s chance to begin capturing major international sporting events, especially during what is typically our slow hotel season as the season will run from April through to late October.”

Manager of England Beach Soccer David Jones said: “We believe that Skegness Beach represents one of the last untapped major sports and entertainment markets in the country and will offer the entire nation an excellent opportunity to strengthen an established beach sports, hopefully destined for the 202 Olympics.”