Two-year refurb completes at listed seafront pavilion
Leisure and hospitality group, Harrison Leisure, has finished a two-year £1m refurbishment of the Grade II listed Old Floral Pavilion on Bridlington’s seafront.
The firm has mainly employed local contractors for a final, six-month £175,000 phase of works on the Edwardian era building.
This has included installing new wrought iron effect awnings and pillars, period-style cladding and lights, plus signage, painting and decorating.
Since The Old Floral Pavilion refurbishment began in 2022 the building has also received a new Edwardian-style wire polycarbonate and aluminium roof, a new stage, sound and light system, a state-of-the-art kitchen, Jerome’s ice cream and donut kiosks, and a Coca-Cola kiosk.
Group owner, Michael Harrison, said: “We have now completed the refurbishment of the western elevation of The Old Floral Pavilion, bringing this landward facing side of the building in line with its history, whilst retaining the listed building status.
“This latest refurbishment will give an uplift to the area and a greater presence on the Esplanade, mimicking the eastern, sea-facing elevation on Royal Princes Parade.
“With this work on the building now coming to an end, I think we can say that Harrison Leisure is as good as its word and the building’s refurbishment is very much a case of investment promise fulfilled.”
Harrison Leisure, which is celebrating 40 years in business, purchased the building from East Riding of Yorkshire Council in 2021 after being a long-serving tenant.
The group also operates the seafood restaurant Salt on the Harbour, The Brunswick Hotel and assorted arcade and leisure businesses including Jerome’s.
