Beaches to visit
Sit back and take in the Lincolnshire coastline at one of the many beaches on your doorstep. From quiet coastal nooks to fun-filled resorts with an abundance to entertain the family, your next adventure is awaiting you.
Things to do in Skegness and Lincolnshire
From theme parks and animal sanctuaries to museums and historic houses… there are so many things to do in Skegness and Lincolnshire!
Whether you’re looking for great days out with the kids or just somewhere to visit when the weather isn’t so kind, there is a huge range of attractions for you to visit.
Take a look at our guide to some of our favourites below…
Lincolnshire Aqua Park
Get ready for non-stop fun at this Total Wipeout-style aqua park! If you don’t mind getting wet and have a head for heights then you’ll love the Lincolnshire Aqua Park, based at our Grange Leisure Park. You’ve seen it on TV – now take on the giant inflatables on our obstacle course for yourself. There are eight different inflatable obstacles for you to try and tame, including the 4-metre high pyramid structure known as Jungle Joe. There’s also water slides, a blast bag a ‘King of The Mountain’, the Cyclone and other great features that will challenge your strength and stability… and your willingness to get wet!
Theme Parks for the thrill seekers
Prepare for fun-filled days out and action-packed adventures at Fantasy Island Theme Park, Bottoms Pleasure Beach or Mannings Family Funfair! If you love your rollercoasters and white-knuckle rides then you will love these family favourite attractions on the Lincolnshire coast! Head to Skegness, Ingoldmells and Mablethorpe to join in the theme park fun!
Natureland Seal Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with some amazing animals including seals, penguins, butterflies, reptiles and fish. Natureland is well known for rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seals that become stranded on Lincolnshire beaches. Visitors can see the various stages of their rehabilitation and hear about the rescue work at feeding times. All in all, it’s a great family day out.
Skegness Aquarium
Take a journey to an underwater world of marine life, pirates and lost treasure! Explore the tanks and spot an incredible variety of fish, from venomous predators to colourful shoals of tropical fish! Every area of the aquarium has a distinctive character. Wander through the Wreck of Hispaniola, snoop in Long John Silver’s Store, stray into the sunken hold, pretend to swim through the sea cave and touch the sand of Treasure Island.
Miniature Railway
All aboard! Your kids will love a ride on the Mablethorpe Miniature Railway! This simple circuit, with its Thomas & Friends-themed engines, first opened to the public back in 1968. The railway is a simple circuit in the public park behind the sea wall, running through the tunnel/shed as it goes.
Hardy's Animal Farm
A great day out in over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside yet just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. This real-life working farm allows you to get close to the animals and see how they are reared on a modern farm. There is lots to do whatever the weather, with many of the livestock areas under cover, a large outdoor Adventure Play Fort and the huge Haystacks Indoor Playbarn & tea rooms.
Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary
Head over to Huttoft near Alford and visit The Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary. This non-profit organisation exists purely on donations by members of the public and fund-raising efforts by the helpers. Many of the donkeys at the sanctuary have been rescued from cruelty. The sanctuary enables them to enjoy their remaining years comfortably.
The Village Church Farm
Lincolnshire’s only open-air museum, Church Farm is home to a collection of buildings including a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse, which is decorated and furnished to a Victorian era. The museum holds exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century farm implements and machinery and is a family-friendly site with interactive activities including feeding the chickens, storytelling, skittles, bug hunts, and dressing up.
Skegness Pier
Skegness Pier was built in 1881 and is one of the East Coast's largest and most multi-faceted family entertainment centres with an American-themed Qubica AMF Ten Lane Bowling Centre, Hollywood Bar and Diner, Laser Quest, Escape Rooms, Captain Kids soft-play and a Pier Beach Bar.
The Pier is open all year, and admission is FREE.
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Point is a dynamic stretch of wild coastline covering 1,000 acres, running southwards from the edge of Skegness to the mouth of The Wash. Designed to make the most of the reserve’s stunning views with expansive windows and a rooftop viewing deck, the new visitor centre will be the perfect place to start and finish a visit to Lincolnshire’s wild coastline. The cafe also serves tasty, homemade, locally sourced food.
RAF Donna Nook Seal Colony & Nature Reserve
Donna Nook covers more than 10km (6.25 miles) of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south where it borders the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve. Every November and December, grey seals come to the Donna Nook coastline to give birth to their pups near the sand dunes; a wildlife spectacle which attracts visitors from across the UK.
Skegness Raceway Stadium
Skegness Raceway is a fun place to be for all members of the family and KIDS 12 & UNDER GO FREE! Home of the famous 'SKEG VEGAS' sign and very own Monster Truck BIG THUNDER!
Monster Truck Car Crushing, Car and Motorbike Stunts plus our famous Caravan Bangers. Family Raceview Bar, Food Outlets, Merchandise, Large Covered Grandstand & Large Car Park.
Only 5 mins from Ingoldmells, 10 mins from Chapel and 15 mins from Skegness!
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Places to visit
Situated on the Lincolnshire coastline, you're in a prime spot to uncover the huge range of places to visit within the local area. Whether it's a relaxing day out marvelling in the stunning coastline and quaint villages, or an adventure packed day with the kids.