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Skegness

National Rail | station code SKG

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Skegness is a family-friendly seaside resort with a sandy beach ½ mile from station and traditional seaside attractions including amusement arcades and a pier (¾ mile from station). Outside the station there is a statue of the Jolly Fisherman from the famous 'Skegness is so Bracing' railway poster. Skegness Bus Station (also called Skegness Interchange) is adjacent to the Railway Station.

Skegness is the terminus of the Poacher Line from Nottingham and Grantham.

www.poacherline.org.uk | www.heartoflincs.com

Accommodation in Skegness

Skegness Booking.com Lincolnshire holidaycottages.co.uk

Booking.com
Skegness map

The Village Church Farm Museum ½ mile

An open-air museum of local history showing what life was like up to 300 years ago. Higlights include the Victorian Farmhouse, a thatched farm labourer's cottage and a traction engine. Events programme. Tearoom. Admission free (except events), donations welcome.
Open Mar-Nov, MWFSSu 1000-1500.
www.churchfarmvillage.org

Skegness Pier ½ mile

A traditional pier with entertainment for all the family. Bars and diner.
Open see website.
www.skegnesspier.co.uk

Pleasure Beach ½ mile

A traditional fairground theme park with rides for all ages. Refreshments.
Open Apr-Oct, see website for days and times.
www.pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk

Hardy's Animal Farm by bus

Farm animals and pets for children to meet and feed. Indoor and outdoor activities for children. Café.
Open Apr-Sep, Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Sep). Sep-Mar, see website.
www.hardysanimalfarm.co.uk
Bus 1 from Bus Station to opposite the entrance, 23 minutes journey. M-S every 20 minutes, Sun & BH every 30 minutes. Operated by Stagecoach.

Natureland Seal Sanctuary ¾ mile

Primarily a seal rescue centre where visitors can see the rehabilitation process preparing the baby seals for release back into the wild. Other animals include penguins, meerkats and alpacas. Aquarium, reptile house, butterflies and pets corner. Café.
Open temporarily closed, see website.
www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk

Skegness Aquarium ½ mile

A wide variety of sea creatures including sharks, seahorses, stingrays and many fish. Soft play area. Café.
Open Daily 1000-1600 (1700 SSu).
www.skegness-aquarium.uk

Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve 3 miles

A extensive reserve of unspoilt coastline with impressive views and diverse wildlife. Birdwatching hides and waymarked trails, download a map from the website. Visitor Centre and café. Events programme.
Open Reserve at all times, Visitor Centre Daily 1000-1600 (1500 Nov-Mar).
www.lincstrust.org.uk
Walk south from Skegness along Drummond Road (which becomes Gibraltar Road) to the Reserve's entrance immediately after Aylmer Avenue. At this point take the path which runs parallel to the road on the right side. You will shortly reach paths to birdwatching hides or continue ½ mile on the main path to the Visitor Centre.

National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays

Gunby Hall, Gardens & Estate by bus then ½ mile

A homely country house built in 1700 for the quietly influential Massingberd family. Victorian walled gardens. Estate walks, including one to Monksthorpe Chapel, a late 17th century Baptist chapel. Tearoom.
Open Daily 1000-1600 (1500 Nov-Mar), House 1100-1500 (1400 Nov-Mar).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gunby-hall | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/monksthorpe-chapel
Bus 56 from Bus Station to Gunby Roundabout then ½ mile walk along entrance drive. 15 minutes journey, M-S hourly, Sun & BH 2-hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.

Gunby map

Explorer Map Skegness (includes Gunby and Gibraltar Point)

Explorer Map Boston

Pathfinder Guide Lincolnshire & The Wolds

First Aid Kit for walkers