3 Daytrip Ideas To Lincolnshire’s Seaside Resorts | UK

Whether you are a local resident or a tourist from another country, Lincolnshire in the U.K. has a lot to offer, including historical landmarks and seaside resorts. If you would like to spend a day exploring an area by the sea, you should definitely head to one of the three coastal towns mentioned below. Each town has its own unique charms, and the following list will provide you with ideas for how to enjoy the perfect day trip.

Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, UK by Dave Leeming / License: Creative Commons

Seaside Day Trips in Lincolnshire

1. Skegness

This seaside town provides visitors with easy access to the North Sea, and many people will choose to spend a day enjoying the beautiful Skegness Beach. For those who have more of a sense of adventure, though, the area also offers an annual motorcycle beach race, a carnival in August, the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve, the Fantasy Island amusement park and resort, Batemans Brewery and Natureland.

If you prefer to spend the day shopping, there are several local shops that feature great gift ideas such as Mooch Perfect Gifts. Visitors who stay into the evening hours can also take advantage of the great nightlife that Skegness has to offer, including over 40 clubs, pubs and discos. Check out www.lincolnshire.org for more on Skegness nightlife.

2. Cleethorpes

This popular seaside resort is on the northeast coast of Lincolnshire, and it features three miles of sandy beaches. The Ross Castle is a great place to start your day trip, and everyone in your group is certain to be amazed that it was built in 1863 because it appears to be ancient.

Other highlights of Cleethorpes include the Humber Estuary Discovery Centre, the Time Trap Museum, the Cleethorpes Pier, the Pleasure Island Theme Park, the Greenwich Meridian and the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. If you visit on a Sunday, you should also consider going to the Cleethorpes Sunday Market.

3. Mablethorpe

If your primary interest is spending time on the beach, Mablethorpe’s four miles of beachfront are a great choice, and there are beach huts available to rent if you want to enjoy a more private experience. The town is also home to the annual Bathing Beauties Beach Hut Festival, the Central Amusement Park, Crazy Golf, the Seal Sanctuary, the family friendly Sutton on Sea Gardens and the Rimac Nature Reserve.

On Thursdays, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase local produce and other items of interest at the Mablethorpe Market on the high street. Mablethorpe also offers 14 pubs and bars, including the The Crown Inn in Maltby, the Turks Head Pub and the Book in Hand pub.

Because each of the towns listed above are located on the coast, it is common for hotels to book up in advance. Therefore, if you plan to stay overnight instead of visiting for just one day, you should contact a local hotel as soon as possible to secure a room. If you are just going to be in town for the day, though, you should be able to visit most attractions without dealing with an extended wait.

Georgina Clatworthy is a freelance writer who lived in the County of Lincolnshire during her childhood.  Websites such as www.lincolnshire.org can offer tourists and day trippers information on where to go and what to see in this beautiful county, as well as details of upcoming events and links to accommodations and places to eat.

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