Leisure agency, planning & valuation
Leisure property to market? We'll raise the bar.
Leisure spaces shape how we relax, connect, and spend time - and they generate over £200bn a year in value. At Avison Young, we bring specialist insight to every corner of the leisure sector, helping clients turn creative ideas into commercial success.
Whether you're developing, investing, or operating, we offer agile, market-savvy support. With expert sector knowledge and a flair for problem-solving, we help you stay ahead of trends and make your leisure property work harder. From downtime to prime time – we’ll help your asset perform for you.
Start your project with confidence.
What we can offer
We help clients deliver smarter, better-connected infrastructure – built for today and ready for tomorrow.
Holiday property, caravan parks & marinas
Health & fitness, golf & sports venues
You know your venue could achieve more - but where to start? From repositioning a golf course to assessing the viability of a new gym, we offer more than just valuations. These unique areas of property require specialist knowledge and that's where our team comes in. We help you see the bigger picture, navigate planning, and make confident investment decisions. Our advice is shaped by market trends and tailored to your ambitions, so your asset performs as well off the pitch as it does on it.
Pubs & licensed leisure
With over 50,000 outlets and a market worth £21.55bn, competition is fierce - and standing still isn’t an option. We help operators adapt, diversify, and achieve the value possible from their assets. Whether you're extending into accommodation or exploring residential conversion, we prepare planning applications and viability reports that support your case. Our advice is completely tailored, commercially grounded, and is shaped by over 30 years of hospitality sector experience.
Visitor attractions & children's play
Running a visitor attraction comes with unique challenges - from permissions to proving viability. We buy, sell, value, and secure planning for everything from play centres to heritage railways, to piers, including enabling development. Our advice evaluates economic impact, local importance, and the need for proposals. With a clear understanding of sector dynamics, we help you navigate decisions with precision and purpose in line with your optimal business outomce.
Urban leisure, exhibition & conference centres
Urban leisure is evolving fast. If your venue feels behind the curve, we help you catch up - and stay ahead. From boutique spaces to major exhibition centres, we’ve worked on some of the UK’s best-known venues. Our specialist insight into consumer behaviour, operational models, and discretionary spend supports bold, informed decisions. Whether repositioning or planning for growth, we’ll help shape a strategy that delivers for the future.
Leisure planning & consultancy
Planning a leisure-led development can feel like navigating a maze. We help you find the route through. From permissions for lodges to viability for mixed-use schemes, our consultancy is grounded in policy and shaped by market insight. Your single point of contact will draw on cross-sector expertise, supporting your project from concept to completion - aligning strategy, planning, and delivery to keep momentum and unlock potential. With us, you're in good company.
For property owners, investors and developers
Here’s how we can support you:
- Expanding your leisure portfolio? We’ll help you spot opportunities, test viability, and navigate planning with ease.
- Repositioning an asset? Get expert advice on market shifts, diversification, and unlocking new uses.
- Facing planning challenges? We’ll guide you through assessments, local engagement, and approvals.
- Need joined-up advice? Our cross-sector team supports you from feasibility to delivery—with insight at every step.
Contact us today to find out more.
Do you lease or occupy commercial space?
- Exploring leisure development potential? We’ll assess your site, advise on planning prospects, and connect you with operators.
- Looking to generate income? We structure lease agreements, joint ventures, or disposal strategies that maximise value.
- Considering change of use? We guide you through viability, permissions, and repositioning options.
- Reviewing your asset strategy? We help you understand your land’s potential and the steps to realise it — whether through development, leasing, or sale.
Connect with one of our specialists today.
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