SKEGNESS Mablethorpe & the Lincolnshire Wolds
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visiteastlincolnshire.com New-and-improved visitor Harnessing the natural centre at Gibraltar Point Harnessing the natural A SPECTACULAR NEW £1M VISITOR CENTRE AT GIBRALTAR POINT NATURE RESERVE WILL BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE OVER power of Skegness THE COMING MONTHS. Openin times 1 April to 31 October - 10am to 4pm Lincolnshire is a great place to visit for a day trip or holiday and its coastline has Work has started on the brand new “Combined with the new North Sea power of Skegness building, which will include1 No a vemcafébe andr to 31 MaObservatoryrch - 11am to at3pm Chapel St Leonards, even more to offer for those who have an interest in their environment. educational information.(Closed on Mondays ithisn wi nimprovedter) attraction will help extend
It replaces the former visitor centre, the traditional tourist season on the Visitors can getLincolnshire a glimpse of isthe a greatThey place generate to visit enough for a day power trip or holidayGenerating and its morecoastline of our has power which suffered extensive flood damage coast, providing a significant boost to next generationeven of UK more power to –offer forto those meet whothe annual have anelectricity interest in theirfrom environment. renewable sources will help during the storm surge in December the local economy.” wind farms, producing low-carbon demand of more than 130,000 protect us from the impact of 2013. The new building will be raised The council has developed the renewable energyVisitors for can growing get a glimpse of thehomes. next generation And in of UK2013 power we – wind farms, producingclimate low-carbon change renewable and makeenergy the UK on stilts to protect it from any future ambitious plans in partnership with numbers of Britain’sfor growing homes. numbers of Britain’scompleted homes. We at the Centrica Lincs are windproud offarm, the Lynn andless Inner reliantDowsing on wind imported farms we have energy. flooding. the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, who will built off the Skegness coast, which have been operational since 2009. They generate enough power to meet the annual continue to run the site. We at Centrica electricityare proud demand of of more thana 130,000little further homes. Andout into 2013 sea, we whichcompleted the Lincs wind farm, a little further out to sea, Cllr Colin Davie, Executive Member for the Lynn and Innerwhich Dowsing provides enough power providesfor a further 200,000enough homes. power for a You can find out more from our Economic Development at Lincolnshire The project is being funded by wind farms we have built off the further 200,000 homes. information boards which are County Council, said: “This is an Lincolnshire County Council (£430k), Offshore wind farms harness the natural power of the wind and it’s an energy that Britain’s coastline has in abundance. opportunity to make Gibraltar Point the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (£200k) Skegness coast,Generating which morehave of our power from renewable sources will help protect us from thelocated impact of on climate Skegness change and sea front even more attractive to visitors - an and the Government’s Coastal make the UK less reliant on importedOffshore energy. wind farms harness the on North Bracing, and along been operational since 2009. opportunity we intend to take full Communities Fund (£420k). natural power of the wind and it’s Lagoon Walk. You can nd out more from our information boards which are located on Skegness sea front on North Bracing, advantage of. In the meantime, Gibraltar Point and along Lagoon Walk. an energy that Britain’s coastline “The new visitor centre has been remains open to visitors, with has in abundance. designed to make the most of opportunities for walks and the reserve’s stunning views, with birdwatching. Temporary facilities, expansive windows facing the dunes including catering, are provided on-site. and sea, and a rooftop viewing deck.
Lincolnshire Environmental Awards SEARCHINGGet FOR to LINCOLNSHIRE’S the Point GREEN HEROES The Lincolnshire Environmental Awards their own vegetables, built recycled recognise andNext celebrate time you are the in inspiringSkegness, go alobottleng to the greenhouses Visitor Centre and at Gib bugralta palaces;r Point activities that are helping to improve farmers that have restored and planted National Nature Reserve. It’s a haven for wildlife and walkers – and fascinating for the environment and encourage hedges, and created wetlands. sustainability.the k idTheys as wareell .a showcase for community groups, schools, Organised by Lindum Rotary Club and businessesThe and centre farmers. incorpo rates a new Look-OuLincolnshiret, the Point Café Wildlife, gift sh Trustop and exhibition area. You can learn about the precious ewww.lincsenvironmentalawards.org.uknvironment the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is Past winnerscomm ittedhave to included protecting village. And y ou can discover a little more about the wind farms off communitythe L groupsincolnsh irethat coa havest. created wildlife areas; schools that have grown Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre Gibraltar Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE24 4SU LINCOLNSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS CATEGORIES Tel: 01754 898057
> Centrica Energy > Lincoln Toyota Farm / Rural Communitywww.lincstr st. Award or . Enterprise Award > Anglian Water Business Award > FCC Lincolnshire Young Environmentalist Award www.centrica.com/renewables www.centrica.com/renewables Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farms are a joint venture between Centrica Energy and EIG and operate under the company name GLID. Lincs Offshore Wind Farm Limited is a joint venture between Centrica Energy, DONG Energy and Siemens Project Ventures. Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farms are a joint venture between Centrica Energy and EIG and operate under the company name GLID. Lincs Offshore Wind Farm Limited is a joint venture between Centrica Energy, DONG Energy and Siemens Project Ventures. GET SET FOR A GREAT CONTENTS
SKEGNESS MABLETHORPE AND INGOLDMELLS & BRITISH BREAK SUTTON ON SEA CHAPEL ST LEONARDS Skegness was one of the UK’s first Discover two seaside charmers... Head to these two bustling traditional seaside resorts and still a coastline of cool beach huts resorts for fun that lasts all day... one of the most popular today. and golden sands. and lingers long after sunset.
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OUR NATURAL COAST FESTIVALS AND EVENTS LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS AND MARKET TOWNS Discover some of the country’s If you enjoy carnivals and festivals, most important natural habitats. then we’ve got some crackers! Hidden valleys, sleepy stone villages and historic market towns... simply stunning countryside.
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WELCOME... HERITAGE FOOD AND DRINK FURTHER AFIELD To your new-look visitor guide This year, as well as blue flag beaches, family fun, Our pioneering spirit has helped Whether a bite to eat by the Discover more. There is plenty wildlife-rich natural coast and rolling countryside, shape the world...so, step back in beach or afternoon tea in a more to do and see on East to East Lincolnshire. we want to give you a little something extra to time and bring history to life. countryside inn, we can tempt Lincolnshire’s doorstep... We love our award-winning coast, make cherished holiday memories last even longer. any taste bud! beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds We’ve made our new-look guide smaller to make countryside and historic market towns. it easier to bring with you – and as a thank you for visiting, we’ve also added some fantastic money- And we love our visitors too. saving vouchers too. 20 22 24
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION PUBLISHERS: East Lindsey District Council and the Skegness, East Coast and Wolds Hospitality Association 2016. PHOTOGRAPHY: East Lindsey District Council, Lincolnshire County Council, David Parsons, Andy Tryner, Fred Marketing. Visit East Lincolnshire @ VisitEastLincs Visit East Lincs EDITORIAL: Mark Hibbert and East Lindsey District Council DESIGN: Process Black Design www.processblack.co.uk Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and correct at the time of going to or visit our official website: visiteastlincolnshire.com press, circumstances can and do change. The publishers cannot be held responsible for statements contained in any advertisement, nor for any matter arising there from. Inclusion of an advertisement does not imply recommendation.
4 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 5 WHERE THE FUN SKEGNESS NEVER STOPS… Stroll the boardwalk at Skegness Pier, one of only 50 left in the UK, boasting everything from a children’s play area to the latest simulators along with a Bowling Centre and Laserquest arena. Feeling fishy? Family attraction Skegness Aquarium, new in 2015, offers a journey under water through a fantasy Pirate World. Fresh from its 50th anniversary year, Natureland Seal Sanctuary not only rescues orphaned seals, but is also home to everything from meerkats to penguins.
Cool off in the Embassy outdoor WHY NOT? swimming pool, just off Grand Parade, or try the indoor pool Take a selfie with the Jolly complete with 30m water Fisherman - one of the town’s flume. Relax in the scenic Tower most popular landmarks is a Gardens or enjoy the riot of statue of Skegness mascot Jolly, in summer colour in the floral the colourful Compass Gardens. pathways around the Compass Go for a donkey ride - how Gardens. much more traditional can you A GREAT BRITISH Feeling nostalgic? Skegness Model get than donkey rides on the Village, named among the UK’s beach? top 10 vintage seaside attractions Enjoy all the fun of the fair - SEASIDE HOLIDAY in The Guardian, is quirky as well there’s always time for a ride on as quintessentially English! the dodgems, or spin in the cup Skegness was one At the heart of it all, there’s our Walk along the beach front and saucer at Skegness Pleasure beach. Wide-open, clean, golden, and it’s a wonderland of family Beach. of the UK’s first and big. For years it’s also flown friendly attractions all day long. Hit the shops – from ‘Kiss Me the prestigious Blue Flag - your Who can resist beach donkeys, seaside resorts and Quick’ hats, seaside treats and guarantee of high water quality, fun fairs and some of the best sticks of rock galore to high still one of the most litter-free and good beach value fresh donuts you’ll find street names and the popular popular…and it’s facilities. anywhere? indoor Hildreds Shopping Centre. not hard to see why. There’s a warm northern twinkle So, whether you want to rekindle to Skegness, it’s why visitors memories of treasured family have flocked here for more than breaks, or simply love being a century. And thanks to new beside the sea… welcome investment, we aim to stay as one to your Great British Seaside of the UK’s top resorts. Holiday.
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WHO SAYS THE FUN HAS TO STOP WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN?
For cabaret, musicals, comedy But there’s plenty more to keep and dramas, the Embassy Theatre the holiday mood alive after has been welcoming the stars for sunset. over 30 years as the East Coast’s New last year, Grand Central premier entertainment venue. – not only the newest seafront Firm family favourites also prove building, but also the tallest – popular as dusk falls, with an is home to a host of venues, evening at Jolly Roger Adventure including The Pig & Whistle, Golf perhaps? And who can resist Mojo’s Bar & Terrace and the the whirl of spectacular colour Parkview Terrace Restaurant with from Botton’s Pleasure Beach for views across the seafront. an after dark spin on the evening rides and attractions.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Take one celebrity, mix in a dazzling array of illuminations and you’ve got the perfect recipe to light up the summer. Last year it was X Factor and I’m a Celebrity star Jake Quickenden who flipped the switch, but every year there’s a star-studded illuminations launch that adds even more sparkle to Skegness.
8 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 9 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BEACH HERE. MABLETHORPE & SUTTON ON SEA Vast, safe and clean, it’s why Looking to chill out? A hop, skip Mablethorpe has been such a and a jump from the beach family favourite for generations. lies Queens Park, with gardens, boating lake and paddling pool DISCOVER TWO Stroll the promenade and you’ll – plus tennis and a putting green be spoilt for choice with places for those still looking to work off to eat, drink and relax. There’s those donuts and candy floss! SEASIDE CHARMERS Dunes Leisure Fairground or how about a spot of ten-pin Year-round events add to the bowling at The Mirage family mix, including Mablethorpe This is a coastline entertainment complex? Illuminations; while in winter or spring, catch exciting beach of cool beach huts motorcycling. and golden sands. Visit Mablethorpe and enjoy the stunning Blue Flag beach as well FANCY A BIT OF TIME TRAVEL? as arcades and attractions ranging from crazy golf to boating and Head a little further along the There’s a wide sandy beach, tennis. coast and you’ll reach the seaside popular with families, and an village of Sutton on Sea, a haven easy-to-walk high street with Along with long promenades for visitors since the days of independent shops, cafes and lined with traditional beach huts, Queen Victoria. great fish ‘n’ chips! this is also home to our eccentric ‘Bathing Beauties’ – beach huts Turn the clock back to a golden And as strange as it sounds, for the 21st century. age of seaside charm… a resort alongside a children’s play area with a real village feel. and bowling green in the Sutton Discover a giant ‘Gin & Tonic’ with on Sea Gardens is the Maple a straw and a slice of lemon, or Leaf paddling pool - a gift from the Victorian themed ‘Camera Canada. Obscura’ along Mablethorpe’s beachfront. Look out for Jabba too – hidden in the sand dunes! FAMILY FUN
We love our beach huts, and each year we celebrate them, Lincolnshire-style. LET THE SAND TRAIN Alongside traditional huts TAKE THE STRAIN. our Bathing Beauties – five imaginative huts between the It’s been an institution for years, two resorts – take centre stage but that doesn’t stop thousands each September in a fabulous of visitors loving a trip on the festival featuring art, music, brightly coloured sand train up drama and family fun. and down the sandy beach. All aboard!
10 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 11 Brave a roller coaster or two for If that’s not enough action, how INGOLDMELLS & CHAPEL ST LEONARDS non-stop thrills at Fantasy Island. about water skiing at Skegness Water Leisure Park? Or there’s Close to the beach and with always monster trucks, demolition a tropical island theme, there derbies and spectacular stock car are 25 thrill rides along with racing at Skegness Stadium. children’s rides, amusements, bars and cafes – and one of Europe’s biggest seven day markets. A PICTURE POSTCARD
Fringed by a sheltered bay and miles of beach, there’s something about Chapel St Leonards that makes it a second home to visitors. With its attractions, safe sands and village green, it’s a true family favourite.
COME RAIN OR SHINE… We’re lucky to be on the drier side of Britain – it’s true, eastern England has less rain – but there’s plenty to keep you in the holiday mood, whatever the weather.
This is where Billy Butlin launched Feed the goats and cuddle baby his holiday empire 80 years lambs at Hardy’s Animal Farm, WELCOME ago and where today Butlins set in acres of countryside, yet still welcomes and entertains just minutes from the beach. WHEN THE SUN GOES The Villager and the Family thousands of visitors every year. Rain never stops play here, with DOWN… Showbar in Ingoldmells have live a giant outdoor play fort and entertainment seven nights a TO THE Neighbouring Chapel St Haystacks Indoor Playbarn. As beach life winds down, the week during the summer while Leonards might have more of a stars come out to play. Fantasy Island’s themed bars, rural charm, with its beach huts Scallywags and Castaways, have FUN ZONE and central green, but it also There’s cabaret at Club Tropicana regular shows. Special evening offers family entertainment by in Chapel St Leonard’s, where rides here are popular too. If you’re looking for an action- the bucketful too. you can dance to live bands, listen to singers and laugh with Or pop along to the packed beach break, you’ve come Two bustling resorts where the comedians. Countryman pub in Ingoldmells fun lasts all day...and lingers long and sample ales from Lelia to the right place. after sunset. Cottage micro-brewery. Legend has it that smugglers used it as there was a secret passage out of the pub.
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Welcome to a different coast and discover some of the country’s best natural habitats TAKE A SEAT AT THE CLOUD BAR
Pull up a chair at the UK’s first Cloud Bar. It may not serve drinks, but this bar at Anderby Creek is the UK’s first purpose- built cloud viewing platform, complete with ‘Cloud Menus’ and A COAST FOR ALL SEASONS. swivelling mirrors. Cheers!
During autumn and winter, vast Last winter nearly 1800 pups mud flats attract wading birds were born! We’d love you to East Lincolnshire is as much Various walking and cycle routes This year-round reserve, while sandbanks create a natural enjoy this unique experience about getting back to nature as it have been developed to help managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife nursery for grey seal pups. but we ask that you stick to the is family fun. you explore the area’s hidden Trust, hosts thousands of birds viewing areas, keep your distance Around a million migrating birds heritage, picking out key points of including Golden Plover, Little and under no circumstances And 2016 is a great year to return here each year, so it’s interest along the way. Terns, and Avocets. In 2016 a touch the seals. discover our less well-known brand new Visitor Centre, with a no surprise that much of it is a Natural Coast, with stunning new We have some of the country’s wall of windows and a rooftop Site of Special Scientific Interest Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe ways to explore our surprisingly most important natural habitats viewing deck, will offer stunning (SSSI). Dunes National Nature Reserve contrasting coastline. – and among the top spots is is another top spot for nature views. For much of the year grey seals Gibraltar Point National Nature lovers, boasting striking summer WILDLIFE WATCH So take a walk on the wild side at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trusts’ Reserve. Close by is Chapel Six Marshes, displays of sea lavender. with us! Grey Seals a long, sandy beach, where Donna Nook National Nature Literally minutes from the Reserve are at sea or hauled out With a beautiful stretch of sandy, Britain’s biggest land mammal, Located between the coastal you’ll also find one of the bustling town centre in Skegness on distant sandbanks. unspoilt beach, Anderby Creek is half of the world’s population is strip and the Lincolnshire Wolds, coast’s newest installations, the this is a beach for wildlife lovers as delightful as the name suggests around UK coasts. you’ll find the Lincolnshire ‘Structures on the Edge’ Sound But, every November and rather than sun worshipers. A and amongst the sand dunes is Coastal Grazing Marshes. This Tower, which focuses the senses December, the seals give birth to Lapwing wildlife haven of sand dunes, the ‘Round and Round House’ – nationally threatened habitat and amplifies the windy nature of their pups near the sand dunes: a We have one of the highest saltmarsh and lagoons. another of our ‘Structures on the supports a diverse variety the coast. wildlife spectacle which attracts known winter concentrations Edge’ designed for all-year-round of wildlife and the distinctive visitors from across the world. of the beautiful Lapwing with its bird watching. wetland landscape is steeped in a distinctive crest. rich cultural history.
14 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 15 CARNIVAL CAPERS!
Welcome to the party as high summer brings a riot of colour, culture and costumes.
Watch the floats at July’s Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe Carnival while August is carnival time in Skegness, with a spectacular parade, crazy costumes, and sand sculpting.
From July to October Skegness and Mablethorpe Illuminations burst to life along the seafront – and there’s always a spectacular launch event for each.
Among the pick of festive celebrations, try Skegness Christmas Market on 26 and 27 November.
FOR A DIFFERENT SPIN… FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Head for Skegness beach in November for the annual AMCA If you enjoy carnivals and festivals, we’ve got some crackers. Motocross bike racing, while Mablethorpe beach plays host to While we throw some great IT’S JUST SO GOOD… winter motorbike and quad bike summer parties, even if we do sand racing. say so ourselves, we also like From 25 June to 3 July nine days to spread the fun throughout of free events transform East On the edge of the Lincolnshire the year. Lincolnshire into a colourful Wolds, picturesque racing carnival of dance, street theatre track Cadwell Park is one of So, whenever you come to East and comedy. Our SO Festival the country’s best circuits, and Lincolnshire, we’ve got something offers a family-friendly mix of especially popular for British to tempt you with. traditional entertainment and Superbikes. You could even build a perfect seaside spectacle. Bowls is big in this part of the WORD OF MOUTH… break around your own Or there’s our brilliantly quirky country with tournaments in favourite… after all, who can Holidaying earlier or later? Bathing Beauties Festival in Skegness taking place throughout As an autumnal treat, resist Festival Fever! Put your best foot forward try the Wolds Words September. Celebrating the June and July while September from 21 May to 5 June at the Festival for a cultural fix humble beach hut, Mablethorpe sees the E.B.F. Bowls Tournament. Lincolnshire Wolds Walking of literature, performance, Promenade is filled with Festival, packed with routes for local history and crafts. musicians, dancers, poets and all abilities, or there’s always Staged each October, street entertainers. plenty of festive fun at our many mainly in Louth and Christmas and themed markets. surrounding areas. So, whenever you visit, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
16 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 17 ONE OF THE JOYS The Edwardian spa town of OF WANDERING Woodhall Spa is a delight, as well THE WOLDS IS as home to English Golf, while EXPLORING OUR Spilsby, on the southern Wolds, LOVE THE GREAT has been a market town for HISTORIC MARKET centuries. OUTDOORS? TOWNS. On the edge of the Wolds, There’s Louth, the ‘finest little Tattershall and Coningsby are YOU’LL LOVE THE market town in Britain’, and well worth a visit, particularly for Horncastle, famed for its antiques the dramatic Tattershall Castle LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS. shops. Charming Alford, with its and neighbouring Coningsby’s five-sailed windmill hosts regular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight arts and crafts markets. Visitor Centre.
It may only be a short journey EXPLORING THE Want a challenge? The Viking inland from our coastal resorts, LINCOLNSHIRE Way is a 147-mile long footpath but this stunning scenery literally WOLDS AND OUR and will be celebrating it’s 40th inspired poetry, thanks to Alfred, MARKET TOWNS IS birthday in 2016, while the Lincs Lord Tennyson. Wold Way is a 76-mile circular A BREEZE. walk taking in the best of the For over forty years it has been Wolds. an Area of Outstanding Natural Choose from leisurely walks Beauty, rolling countryside that to serious treks. Enjoy ‘Walkers Cyclists can choose from circular challenges misconceptions of are Welcome’ towns, including routes of varying lengths, with six Lincolnshire being flat. Horncastle, Market Rasen and great cycling routes around the Caistor. Louth area. Hire a bike or bring Hidden valleys, sleepy stone SADDLE UP… your own, but don’t believe those villages and historic market Join a guided walk from Lincs ‘Lincolnshire is flat’ folk - trust Discover the Wolds on towns… welcome to the Wolds. Wold Walking, track down your us, there are also some serious own perfect trail at anytime, horseback. Go cross-country challenges here! or come in May and June or how about holidaying with for the Lincolnshire Wolds your four-legged friend? Canter- Walking Festival. For something Hallington in Louth, at the foot completely different, go trekking of the Wolds, offers a chance to with Llamas – yes, seriously! do just that.
18 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 19 THE AMERICAN FROM AVIATION TO EXPLORERS, CONNECTION Years before the Pilgrim EAST LINCOLNSHIRE CAN CLAIM Fathers landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, modern America took root in Virginia – and East A LASTING LEGACY. Lincolnshire played a pivotal role.
Captain John Smith (1580-1631) But our rich heritage isn’t - of Pocahontas fame - led those first settlers. Visit Willoughby, his consigned to the history birthplace, or Louth where he books; it is very much went to school. Alford, with its alive at a host of sites and magnificent Manor House, has attractions – with enduring connections with Smith, and also links to the USA, Australia religious liberal Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643), a founder of Rhode and beyond. Island, as well as author Thomas Paine (1737-1809), who helped Our sense of adventure inspire the American Revolution. and pioneering spirit has helped shape the world, so TENNYSON COUNTRY Explorer John Franklin, who mapped north Canada, famously take a step back in time... Follow in the footsteps of one of vanished while searching for the our most famous poets on the North West Passage. Franklin, Tennyson Trail. from Spilsby, hit the headlines EXPERIENCE THE BIG SKIES RAF Coningsby is home to the THE AUSTRALIAN when the wreck of his ship was OF ‘BOMBER COUNTY’. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight CONNECTION Visit Somersby, where Alfred, discovered 170 years after it Visitor Centre, a rare opportunity Lord Tennyson spent his disappeared. From the Royal Flying Corps to to see the historic wartime Botanist and explorer Sir Joseph early years. Stroll through the scores of Second World War aircraft seen in flypasts at major Banks is best known for his countryside that inspired him. bomber bases, Lincolnshire has national celebrations. journey with Captain Cook on Linger in picturesque Tetford, long played a key role in aviation the Endeavour to the South Seas where the 16th century White heritage. At Woodhall Spa, the picturesque and Australasia. Banks and his Hart Inn served as the poet’s Petwood Hotel, which served as colleagues catalogued thousands local, or discover Tennyson’s Today, that history comes to the Dambusters’ Officers’ Mess, of plants and animals. In the ‘haunt of ancient peace’ at Gunby life at the Lincolnshire Aviation boasts the Squadron Bar with market town of Horncastle, Hall, near Spilsby. Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, an memorabilia and tributes. Its car you can see the blue plaque original 1940s airfield, where park also displays one of the which marks Banks’ Town House, Tennyson spent his childhood you can not only see a Lancaster only remaining prototypes of the used by the explorer during his holidays on the Lincolnshire bomber, but also take a runway famous ‘Bouncing Bomb’. autumn visits to Lincolnshire as coast, with the high dunes, beach taxi ride. well as Banks Street, named after and sea making Mablethorpe Sir Joseph. Just a few miles away, one of his favourite places. A the village of Revesby holds many celebration of his life and poetry memorials to the Banks family in will be held on the 6 and 7 the church and churchyard. August 2016 in the picturesque villages of Somersby, Bag Enderby and Harrington.
20 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 21 Wherever you eat or shop, look out for the logo of regional food campaign ‘Select Lincolnshire’ as your guarantee that locally TUCK IN TO A produced, high-quality food is on TASTY TREAT the menu.
Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat on the beach or afternoon tea in a cosy cafe, we reckon we can tempt any taste bud! We produce some of the country’s best food, as well as local specialities from the famous Lincolnshire sausage and Lincoln Red, Britain’s oldest breed of beef cow, to Poacher Cheese and Lincolnshire plum bread.
DON’T MISS…
Half the fun is finding your own Talking of beer, family brewery Mention Lincolnshire and you Horncastle’s The Old Stables perfect place, but here are a few Batemans, in Wainfleet, has might simply think sausages. coffee house has won high suggestions: been producing award-winning acclaim, as has The Sebastopol ales since 1874. Based in an old While there’s no arguing we Inn in Minting. Add a host of farm The Fat Seagull Café and Bistro is windmill, Batemans is one of do those rather well, there’s an shops, family bakers and butchers a great example of the changing the country’s most picturesque incredible spread of produce and and you have all the ingredients face of the Lincolnshire coast breweries and offers brewery a rich food heritage well worth for a very tasty break. with a fresh, imaginative menu, tours plus special events. exploring. relaxed coastal décor and a And, of course, no trip to the fantastic location, close to the Sweet tooth? Farmer Brown’s Towns like Louth, Alford, Spilsby coast is complete without fish ‘n’ beach at Sandilands. Ice Cream Parlour near Alford and Horncastle have historic, chips… and, as everyone knows, – a gateway to the Lincolnshire produce-packed markets. Spend along with fresh fish, Lincolnshire Fancy a pint in an old gas light Coastal Country Park - has longer in Louth and explore this potatoes are Britain’s best! office from the 1800s? Not luxury dairy ice cream, while gastronomic ‘foodie’ town with only is The Gas Lamp Lounge Dennets, still going strong after shops selling everything from in Louth an unusual venue, but four generations, is on sale at handmade chocolates, to award it’s also home to the Fulstow shops, pubs and restaurants. winning butchers, cheese shops, microbrewery – and the only bakeries and fishmongers. place their beer is served.
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Travel south along the Wash and FURTHER AFIELD rising above the vast Lincolnshire Fens is another skyline- dominating church tower. As well as a huge choice Head just a little further The Boston Stump – all 272 feet of things to do and afield for some great of it – boasts plenty of history places to see in East family days out, from too, including the founding of Lincolnshire, there is Lincoln, a city brimming Boston, USA. The port here is plenty more to explore with history, to Stamford, where the Pilgrim Fathers first tried to flee England in 1607 right on the doorstep… one of England’s finest and Boston Guildhall, a medieval Georgian stone towns. building, is where they were once imprisoned. Maud Foster Windmill, built in 1819 and still grinding flour, is also well worth a visit.
There’s more than enough Standing across a medieval Wander the narrow streets, lined STAMFORD CAISTOR to make Lincoln an awesome cobbled square, Lincoln with boutique shops and cafes day out. Cathedral is a feast for the eyes and visit award-winning museums. Think Cotswolds, but with fewer An attractive mix of fine Georgian and the senses. Even better, a Hop aboard the Tour Lincoln crowds! Discover ‘hidden’ England and Victorian buildings, a traditional Two Norman gems, the Castle joint Castle and Cathedral ticket double decker bus and take in all in this beautiful Georgian stone market and a history dating back and Cathedral, dominate the offers entry to both – plus free the city’s main attractions. town, with more than 600 listed to before the Romans...welcome skyline for miles. Don’t miss the return visit. buildings. to the north Lincolnshire market new-look Lincoln Castle with Year-round events make it a town of Caistor. imposing Victorian Prison, a new destination for any season, with This mellow limestone market underground vault for the Magna Lincoln Christmas Market, always town, on Lincolnshire’s southern Tucked away on the edge Carta and stunning Wall Walk. the first weekend in December, border, is a delight to explore, of the Wolds, Caistor – with an unmissable seasonal treat. with some great independent markets every Wednesday and and antiques shops too. Nestling Sunday – boasts listed buildings on the edge of Stamford in and also over 160 significant acres of parkland, much of it archaeological finds. Recently landscaped by Capability Brown, awarded ‘Walkers are Welcome’ is Burghley, England’s greatest status, the long-distance Viking Elizabethan house. Way runs through the town.
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JANUARY MAY 19th – 24th AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2nd 10th & 24th 1st Over 55’s Bowls Tournament 6th Bathing Beauties Festival Mablethorpe Marathon Mablethorpe Motorcycle Illuminations and Sand Sculpture Skegness East Kirkby Air Show Mablethorpe and Half Marathon Sand Racing Event and Competition www.magnavitae.org/Bowls Lincolnshire Aviation www.bathingbeautiesfestival.org www.mablethorpemarathon.com Skegness Heritage Centre FEBRUARY 25th – 3rd July 4th – 9th 2nd www.skegnesspartnership.com www.lincsaviation.co.uk 7th & 21st SO Festival EBF Bowling Tournament Louth Victorian Extravaganza Mablethorpe Motorcycle 21st – 5th June 6th – 7th www.sofestival.org Skegness 15th Sand Racing Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Tennyson Festival www.magnavitae.org/Bowls JULY Open Lancaster Day Festival Somersby MARCH 3rd – 8th 6th – 10th Lincolnshire Aviation www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk 12th – 13th EBA Bowling Tournament 14th – 21st Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Heritage Centre Discover Lincolnshire Weekend 27th – 30th Skegness Skegness Carnival Embassy Theatre, Skegness www.lincsaviation.co.uk 28th Annual Tathwell Art www.magnavitae.org/Bowls Various locations www.skegnesspartnership.com www.embassytheatre.co.uk NOVEMBER Exhibition www.visitlincolnshire.com 10th 24th – 25th 8th – 11th 5th – 6th Tel: 01507 601680 13th Spilsby Show Peppa Pig’s Surprise Heritage Open Days AMCA Skegness Beach Race Mablethorpe Motorcycle Sand 28th – 30th www.spilsbyshow.co.uk Embassy Theatre, Skegness Various locations www.amca.uk.com Racing Lanc, Tank and Military 16th – 17th www.embassytheatre.co.uk www.lincsheritage.org 24th Machines APRIL Woodhall Spa 1940’s Festival 27th – 29th 24th Christmas Light Switch On Lincolnshire Aviation 26th – 30th www.woodhall-spa-40s-festival.com MCE British Superbike Gold Wing Parade Skegness Agatha Christie’s Heritage Centre Championship 30th Skegness www.skegnesspartnership.com The Mousetrap www.lincsaviation.co.uk Mablethorpe Illuminations www.cadwellpark.co.uk www.skegnesspartnership.com 26th – 27th Embassy Theatre, Skegness JUNE 27th – 29th OCTOBER Skegness Christmas Market 5th – 10th 31st www.embassytheatre.co.uk Alford Craft Market Autumn Celebration in Skegness EBF Bowling Tournament Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe www.skegnesspartnership.com www.alfordcraftmarket.co.uk Various events/dates Skegness Carnival www.skegnesspartnership.com www.magnavitae.org/Bowls Wolds Words 7th – 11th Louth and surrounding areas Avenue Q www.magnavitae.org Embassy Theatre, Skegness www.embassytheatre.co.uk 26 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 27 GUIDE TO QUALITY
We want your visit to the Lincolnshire Coast and Wolds to be the first of many – so it’s important to The British Holiday & Home Farm Stay Welcome to Excellence Select Lincolnshire us that you experience the best quality accommodation, activities and experiences that we can offer. Park Association (BH&HPA) Members of the national Farm Quality and friendliness are the These are businesses who To help plan your visit, here’s a guide to the quality assessment ratings and awards achieved by our The British Holiday and Stay UK group. Quality is key themes of this nationally are committed to using local Home Park Association is the regarded as fundamental and all recognised customer care Lincolnshire produce and accommodation providers. representative trade association properties must be inspected training initiative and award. passionate about food! of the parks industry in Britain under the Quality in Tourism or including holiday caravans, AA assessment scheme. chalets, touring caravans and residential park homes. For further information please visit www.bhhpa.org.uk
Common standards for hotel and guest accommodation Hotel categories include: Guest Accommodation Quality in Tourism and the AA assess hotels and guest Hotel, Country House Hotel, categories include: accommodation to the same criteria and award one to five stars. Small Hotel, Town House Hotel Guest Accommodation, Bed The star rating reflects the overall quality of the experience and and Metro Hotel. and Breakfast, Guest House, range of services and facilities offered. There are two separate Farmhouse, Inn, Restaurant with schemes – one for hotels and one for guest accommodation. Rooms and Room only. Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme Place of Interest Assurance Scheme Kitchen Hygiene Award The Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance The sign that indicates a Visit England The food hygiene rating given to a Scheme verifies that the attraction meets Visit assessor carries out a biennial visit to business reflects the standards of food Britain’s requirements of being a quality visitor ensure it meets the standard required hygiene found on the date of the visit attraction based on the quality of the facilities to be awarded a Quality Assured by the local authority. The food hygiene and service provided. For more information Place of Interest. rating is not a guide to food quality. visit www.vaqas.org.uk
Self Catering Holiday, Touring & Exceptional Quality Breakfast Awards One to five stars tells you the Camping Parks Visit England’s Gold and Silver The Visit England Breakfast range of facilities, equipment The rating for Holiday, Touring Awards are given in recognition Award recognises serviced and quality. Includes the and Camping Parks reflects the of exceptional quality within accommodation that offers their categories: Self-Catering, overall quality of the park. This a property’s star rating, or for guests a quality breakfast that Mobility Impairment Part-time wheelchair users Independent wheelchair users Assisted wheelchair users Serviced Apartments and includes parks that cater for outperforming a star rating. exceeds expectations of their If you can climb a flight of stairs, If you have problems walking, or If you’re a wheelchair user and If you’re a wheelchair user and Approved Caravan Holiday Touring Caravans and/or Tents Serviced accommodation star rating. but banisters or grip handles can walk a maximum of 3 steps, travel independently. travel with a friend or family Home status (caravans which and may or may not include (hotels and guest would make this easier. or need to use a wheelchair member who helps you with are located on farms or caravan Caravan Holiday Homes - some accommodation) are eligible to some of the time. everyday tasks. parks and let by the owner as of which may be available for receive either a Silver or Gold self-catering accommodation) hire. award, whereas self catering, serviced apartments and holiday, touring and camping parks are able to achieve a Gold award only. Visual Impairment Visually impaired guests Hearing Impairment Hearing impaired guests If you have difficulty reading An exceptional level of facilities If you have a slight hearing An exceptional level of facilities Skegness, East Coast and Rest Assured small print, are registered blind, and services that would be difficulty, are deaf, wear a and services that would be Wolds Hospitality Association Rest Assured is a new have poor sight or a visual suitable for anyone with a visual hearing aid or have a hearing suitable for anyone with a This association runs the local assessment and advisory scheme impairment. impairment from mild sight loss impairment. hearing impairment from assessment scheme, Rest set up for the East Lincolnshire to having no sight at all. mild hearing loss to profound Assured, for serviced and self area. This new scheme ranges deafness. catering businesses who are from one to five star ratings members of the association. for all serviced and self catering accommodation. COMPLAINTS We naturally hope that you will not have any Alternatively please pick up a complaints form from cause for complaint but problems do inevitably any Tourist Information Centre and post it to: PROCEDURE occur from time to time. If you are dissatisfied, Tourism please make your complaint to the management East Lindsey District Council of the establishment at the time of the incident. Tedder Hall, Manby Park This gives management an opportunity to take HOW TO Louth, Lincolnshire action at once to investigate and put things All of the advertisements contain a postal address, telephone, e-mail and website address to enable LN11 8UP MAKE A BED right without delay. The longer the complaint is you to make your reservation direct with the establishment of your choice. Please mention Skegness, Email: [email protected] BOOKING Mablethorpe & the Lincolnshire Wolds Visitor Guide 2016 when contacting the establishment. left the more difficult it is to deal with it more effectively. Or hand it into any of the Tourist Information Centres in the East Lindsey area.
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Tower Esplanade, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3HH 01754 228 200 www.skegness-aquarium.co.uk facebook-skegness-aquarium
30 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 31 ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Giant Indoor & Outdoor Playareas - Play all day, whatever the weather!
Meet all your favourite farm animals!
Ingoldmells
Come and see the new arrivals A great day born throughout out for the the year! whole family! Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness. PE25 1LZ - 01754 872267 Visit www.hardysanimalfarm.co.uk for great savings on tickets!
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F REE EV ENTS! Explore the landscape and her itag BOSTON the Lincolnshir e of e Wo Historic Market Town lds Shopping and Dining Historic and vibrant Market Place, a bright and airy open ay 21 M space, traditional open-air markets every Wednesday and turd ay Saturday, surrounding network of lanes and streets to Sa – discover, wealth of independent and national retailers, cafes and eateries, Pescod Square shopping centre and day 5 June 20 Boston shopping park. Sun 1 6 Heritage and Culture St Botolph's Church 'The Stump', Boston Guildhall Museum, Maud Foster Windmill, Fydell House, Hussey 16 days Tower, Blackfriars Arts Centre. of walking, Nature and Recreation cycling & family The Wash, the UK's most important estuary for wildlife. Outstanding nature reserves RSPB Frampton and RSPB fun in this Area Freiston. Witham Way Country Park, Boston Woods Trust of Outstanding For a FREE brochure listing all sites, Water Railway, Marina, Wash boat trips. Natural Beauty the walks Tel 01529 461499 www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk Tourist Information Centre : (01205) 365954 : [email protected] www.boston.gov.uk
Markets Horncastle: Thursday & Saturday Louth: Wednesday,Saturday Friday &
Mablethorpe*: Thursday Spilsby: Monday Alford*: Tuesday & Friday *run by local town council Farmers’ Markets Horncastle: 2nd Thursday each 2nd month Friday Louth: 4th WednesdayFood Friday each month For more information contact each month [email protected] or telephone 01507 601111 (April-December)
www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Craft Markets For your free copy of Horncastle: 2nd Saturday each month this inspiring guide to exploring the Louth: 3rd Saturday each month Lincolnshire Wolds email [email protected] or telephone 01507 613116.
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QUALITY INSPECTED ACCOMMODATION www.secwha.com ALL SECWHA ESTABLISHMENTS ARE RATED FOR QUALITY Across the East Lindsey tourism landscape, from the seaside resorts to the countryside and the wolds, we at Rest Assured are committed to continually offering a better experience to our visitors. Whether you stay in a hotel, guest house or B&B or go self catering in a holiday apartment or caravan, with Rest Assured you will be able to book your accommodation with confidence. When booking with a Rest Assured Graded Holiday destination you will be staying in an establishment that has been fully inspected for a quality holiday experience that will meet your needs both today and tomorrow. Remember...book your holiday where you see our signs.
SECWHA OFFICE, THE TOWN HALL, GRAND PARADE, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE PE25 1DA ROOMS: 46 PRICES FROM:ROOMS: £32pppn 44 PRICES FROM: £30pppn
36 Skegness, Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds visiteastlincolnshire.com 37 image size 130mm x 190mm (3mm bleed) save as PDF at 600 dpi HOTELS - SKEGNESS B&B’S & GUEST HOUSES - SKEGNESS The County Hotel
he County Hotel is ideally situated on the North Parade seafront with views over the Rose Gardens and Bowling Greens. The hotel is just a few minutes’ stroll from the many seafront attractions, Embassy Theatre and town centre. This elegant 1930’s building is the leading seafront hotel in Skegness and offers guests comfortable accommodation, great food and excellent service. The hotel has 40 en-suite bedrooms (some with lovely sea facing views), a charming art deco style restaurant serving fresh, well-prepared food and a relaxing bar - the perfect place to unwind. • 40 en-suite bedrooms on-site for guests • Tea/Coffee making facilities • No smoking throughout • Colour TV • Coach Parties Welcome! The County Hotel, North Parade, • Central heating throughout • All rooms have 19” TVs Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2UB • Air - Conditioned with freeview el 01754 762461 a 01754 765547 dining room • Our menu offers a wide ail county-skegness • Table d’hote menus selection of cuisine to @theukholidaygroup.com • Comfortable lounge bar suit all tastes www.grandukhotels.com • Regular entertainment • Lifts services all floors • Dance floor • Hairdryers in all rooms • Extensive free parking