Skirlington Leisure Park

Set on the East Yorkshire coast between Skipsea and Atwick, Unity Skirlington Coast (formerly Skirlington Leisure Park) holds both Visit England 5-Star Award 2024 and AA 5-Star Gold Award status - credentials that reflect the quality of what's happening here. This is a multi-award-winning park that's currently seeing serious investment.

2025 brought £2.5 million in improvements, headlined by the brand-new Pavilion Theatre offering live bands, singers, speciality acts, and in-house shows throughout the season. The Pavilion Bar (dog-friendly) adds a second entertainment venue alongside the Wonky Donky Bar & Kitchen and fish & chip shop. But 2026 is when things really step up - over £5 million in new developments are underway.

The 2026 investments include a brand-new outdoor pool and lido area, indoor pool enhancements with thrilling outdoor water slides, a dedicated dog agility area, a bike pump track (June 2026), plus a new boardwalk and bandstand (June 2026). New activities launching include archery, axe throwing, and water-based adventures - this represents a fundamental upgrade to the park's facilities rather than minor tweaks.

The current leisure centre offers an indoor heated pool with mushroom water feature (enhancements coming 2026), sauna and steam room (enhancements coming 2026), spa bath (enhancements coming 2026), and a fully equipped gym. The well-stocked fishing lake provides peaceful waterside time, whilst golf and indoor bowls facilities sit within a 3-mile radius. Children's playground enhancements arrive in 2026, alongside the all-weather ball court.

For owners looking at the Yorkshire coast, Skirlington Coast represents an interesting proposition - those 5-star credentials, the substantial ongoing investment (£7.5 million across 2025-26), and that David Bellamy Gold Diamond Awards Finalist 2023 status all point to a park serious about competing at the premium end of the market. The new Pavilion Theatre and upcoming outdoor pool/lido area particularly position this for families wanting comprehensive entertainment and leisure facilities.