Our story
At Skates.co.uk, we help people find the right products to get started, improve, and enjoy riding.
Whether it’s roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, scooters or ride-ons, choosing the right setup can make a big difference. With so many options available, it’s easy to pick something that doesn’t quite suit your needs.
That’s where we come in.
From Heelys to here
Skates.co.uk began back in 2004, originally as Flywalk.co.uk.
It all started when our founder was given a pair of Heelys as a gift. Wherever he went, people kept asking where they could get a pair. At the time, they were almost impossible to find in the UK.
With the support of family, Flywalk was created to bring Heelys to the UK market.
What started in a bedroom, with stock stored in garden sheds, quickly grew as demand increased. By 2006, the business had moved into its first warehouse, and before long, it had expanded across multiple units.
In 2007, Skates.co.uk was launched, starting with a small range of skates and scooters. As interest in skating and scooters grew, so did the business.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our range to include a wide variety of products, from beginner setups to more advanced equipment, always based on what our customers are looking for.
Today, we operate from a large warehouse with a dedicated team, but we’ve kept the same family-run approach we started with.
We work with a wide range of customers, including:
A lot of our customers are buying for the first time, so we focus on helping people understand what they actually need.
We don’t just list products. We understand how they work, how they feel, and what they’re suited for.
Our team comes from a range of skating backgrounds and regularly uses the products we sell.
That experience allows us to give clear, practical advice and help customers choose something that fits their needs properly.
We keep things simple.
Clear information, straightforward advice, and a focus on helping you make the right choice.
We carefully select the products we stock and organise them in a way that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for.
We’re not here to overcomplicate things. The goal is to help you feel confident in your purchase and enjoy using it.
We have created loads of really helpful buying guides, here are a few of our key ones.
If you’re unsure what to choose, feel free to get in touch.
We’re always happy to help you find the right product.
Get in touchEmail: support@skates.co.uk
Phone: 01794 830005, 10am - 4pm
Address: Unit 1, Greatbridge Business Park, Budds Lane, Romsey, SO51 0HA
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
