award-winning, vibrant, family-friendly seaside resort with traditional attractions
Skegness is the home of the traditional seaside holiday experience with amusement arcades, quintessentially British seaside eateries such as fish and chip shops, candyfloss, ice cream, doughnut stalls and more! There's also Botton's Pleasure Beach, Skegness Pier, Skegness Aquarium and nightclubs and bars all in close proximity. The first Butlins was built here in 1936 and remains a popular holiday spot for families offering fun-packed Day Visits and Holidays. Skegness has been a seaside vacationers' favourite for over 100 years, Skegness Pier is in fact over 100 years old and at the time of its build was the fourth longest in England, originally stretching a length of 1,844 ft!
Skegness beach holds the prestigious Blue Flag award meaning that it is amongst the cleanest in the world.
By night, enjoy great entertainment for all ages including regular big name shows at the Embassy Theatre. Enjoy a drink in a lively bar or a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant.
There is plenty to see and do and is a must when in the county. Come and join in the fun!
Skegness Aquarium
Visit Skegness Aquarium and explore the aquatic universe of beautiful, dangerous and mesmerising sea life and creepy crawlies.
Natureland Seal Sanctuary
Natureland Seal Sanctuary offers a fun and educational day out for the whole family. Meet all kinds of animals from all over the world.
more things to do near Skegness
Just a short distance from the traditional seaside destination of Skegness you will find Lincolnshire's beautiful natural coast with wide open beaches and unspoilt coastline. Skegness is also perfectly situated for visiting some of Lincolnshire's finest country homes, including the charming Gunby Hall.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Chapel St Leonards – Coastal Country Park Walks
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Humber to The Wash Cycle Route
Butlin’s Big Weekenders – Skegness
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway
Orchard Farm Equestrian Centre
The King Charles III England Coast Path
Chapel St Leonards to Skegness Promenade Cycling
Cleethorpes Seafront Birdwatching
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Huttoft Bank Pit Nature Reserve
Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park Birdwatching
Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes Birdwatching
Sutton on Sea to Chapel St Leonards Promenade Cycling
The Ship Inn, Chapel St Leonards
Alford to the Coast Cycle Route
Lincolnshire Wolds’ Challenge Cycle Route
Mumby to Hogsthorpe – Coastal Country Park Walks
Spilsby to Wainfleet All Saints Cycle Route
transport
Skegness Seasiders
The Skegness Seasiders are on hand to make sure visitors to Skegness have a great time. The Seasiders stop at all the key attractions, and their frequent 10 minute service means you can get around Skegness with ease.
Butlin's Skegness
Butlin’s is the home of entertainment and they provide both fun-filled day visits and all-action getaways for the whole family.
local food & drink
Bateman's Brewery
Bateman’s Brewery pride themseles on giving one of the best brewery tours and tutored tastings in the country. The tour guides are knowledgeable, insightful and full of amusing tales, making the tour interesting, entertaining and fun – enjoyable for both beer lovers and those who are shortly to be converted.
our food & drink picks near Skegness
Whether you're refuelling with a portion of fish and chips or in the mood for a coffee with a sea view, Skegness has options to suit you. Skegness is also home to the fine Spirit of Skegness Gin distillery and the popular Bateman's Brewery.
places to stay near Skegness
Explore the varied selection of places to stay near Skegness, from homely coastal cottages to lakeside lodges and touring parks. There is sure to be the ideal accommodation to suit your needs.
getting here
The location in central eastern England is ideal for easy access for most visitors throughout the UK.
more about the Coast
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