Skirlington Coast Holiday Park in East Yorkshire is set for its largest redevelopment since opening, with proposals submitted by Legacy Leisure Group, the parent company of Unity Holidays. The investment follows Unity Holidays’ acquisition of the park in 2024.
The redevelopment plans aim to expand and modernise the park’s leisure and entertainment facilities. Proposals include a seaside festival-themed area featuring a food and drinks pavilion, a promenade walkway, a new lido with an outdoor pool, splash pad, tots pool, cabanas, garden and sunbathing areas, a terrace, and a feature piazza. The existing Coastal Tavern is also due for refurbishment and expansion to connect with the pavilion theatre.
The park currently operates 680 holiday caravans and around 400 tented or touring pitches. Planning documents describe its communal facilities as outdated and insufficient for current visitor numbers. The redevelopment aims to enhance public spaces, improve pedestrian connectivity, and provide modern leisure amenities consistent with contemporary expectations.
Design plans indicate the new Festival Gardens will integrate native planting and pollinator-friendly species, promoting biodiversity and improved landscape quality. The development is expected to support year-round employment and deliver sustainable economic benefits for the local area.
If approved, the project will position Skirlington Coast Holiday Park as a leading regional leisure destination, reinforcing its role in Yorkshire’s tourism sector and enhancing its competitiveness within the UK holiday market.
