destinations
Skegness
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!
SPECIAL TO skegness
Pier
Rides and rollercoasters
The Village Church Farm
Hildreds Shopping Centre
Burgh-le-Marsh Windmill
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.
did you know?
Skegness was just a village in 1873 when local landowner the Earl of Scarborough decided that the popularity of the seaside could only grow, he commissioned plans for a 'model watering place’ with wide, tree-lined streets on a grid system, promenades, gardens and a pier. The Earl was right, and when the Great Northern Railway Company commissioned John Hassall in 1908 to draw the ‘Skegness is So Bracing’ poster featuring the Jolly Fisherman, its success was secured. This most famous of adverts was to promote a special three-shilling excursion from London Kings Cross.
Skegness continued to make tourism history when in 1921 a poor travelling showman, Billy Butlin, set up his hoop-la stalls here. By 1929 he had opened a large amusement park and by 1935 had built the Butlin’s Holiday Camp. An excellent sunshine record was a plus factor and in 1936 it housed 1000 campers in chalets, but the following summer it was enlarged for double the number. It continued to expand over the years and add to its facilities such as a huge indoor water complex.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Literally on the edge of Skegness are the quiet reaches of Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve, dunes, beaches and salt marshes extending from the southern end of Skegness to the northern corner of The Wash. Undoubtedly one of the premier birding sites in Lincolnshire. Of the 19 official Bird Observatories in Britain, Gibraltar Point was one of the earliest starting in 1949. It is on the East Atlantic Flyway, a migration route used by about 90 million birds annually and so the reserve is popular with migrant and over wintering birds. Nearly 340 bird species have been recorded at Gibraltar Point. Visit throughout the seasons as Gibraltar Point has an enviable record of excellent birds at any time of the year. Great café and visitor centre and a number of accessible paths through the reserve.
reserves and observatories
North Sea Observatory
North Sea Observatory at Chapel Point was built in 2018. This spectacular building is open all year round. A purpose built and accessible marine observatory it includes exhibitions on the local area, art space and café. Thanks to its huge windows the café has the biggest of views of beach and sea and the seaward facing terrace, perhaps more blustery also has great views.
The King Charles III England Coast Path
When it is completed the King Charles III England Coast Path will be the longest walking route in the world, the 2,700 mile coast path will encircle the entire English coastline. When completed the total length in Lincolnshire will be 124 miles. The stretch between Skegness and Mablethorpe (16 miles) is complete, sitting mostly on the sea defences, with the occasional section on the beach. The rest of the Lincolnshire sections are due to be completed by early 2025. To the south Skegness will connect via Gibraltar Point and Boston to the Cross Keys Bridge at Sutton Bridge (this section is now open with a minor diversion).
did you know?
A few miles inland is the windmill of Burgh-le-Marsh which was built around 1844.
Burgh-le-Marsh is built on a low hill surrounded by former marshland and both the windmill and church are visible from a distance. It is currently undergoing restoration after its sails were destroyed in 2020 by Storm Ciara.
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.
more about the Coast
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