If you’re planning a short trip away this year, then a visit to the Lincolnshire coast is sure to provide a memorable experience at an affordable price. Not only will you be able to visit the famous coastline, and the raft of attractions to be found there, you’ll also be able to stay close-by courtesy of the slew of static caravan sites dotted up and down the country’s east flank.

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2. If you’re planning a short trip away this
year, then a visit to the Lincolnshire
coast is sure to provide a memorable
experience at an affordable price. Not
only will you be able to visit the famous
coastline, and the raft of attractions to
be found there, you’ll also be able to
stay close-by courtesy of the slew of
static caravan sites dotted up and
down the country’s east flank.
Of the available destinations, three
stand out as particularly noteworthy.
Let’s take a look at each of them, and
see what caravanning opportunities
might present themselves!

3. This lovely little village is to be found right on the county’s easternmost tip. It’s
home to a lovely little parish church, dating all the way back from the 13th
century, and was famously the site of a low-altitude radar warning system
designed to provide advance warning of a Luftwaffe approach during the Second
World War.
Today, it’s tourism that the village is most famous for. It boasts expansive and
gorgeous beaches that are fantastic for walkers – even during the winter, when
the weather isn’t quite so hospitable. It’s also home to the Fantasy Island theme
park, and the Butlins village (which was the first to ever be established by Billy
Butlin, in 1936). Nowadays, the options available to visiting tourists are more
extensive than ever – and so you’ll be able to easily track down a caravan park
from which to visit the surrounding towns and countryside.
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4. S K E G N E S S
This seaside town is among the country’s
most famous – it’s provided Britons with
cheap-and-cheerful entertainment for
decades, and is soaked in seaside tradition
and general good cheer all year round.
Affectionately referred to as ‘Skeggy’ by the
locals, this is a town that’s formed an
answer to the explosion in nightlife in
Blackpool, on the opposite coast. It’s
packed with hotels and bed-and-
breakfasts, along with the caravan parks
that form what’s probably the defining
component of the Skegness experience. If
you’re looking for a bite to eat, the town is
also home to an impressive array of fish and
chip shops, along with a smattering of
interesting restaurants.
The town boasts an annually-held carnival,
which takes place each august and
includes a range of events that’ll keep
visitors entertained throughout. The
carnival is run on a smaller budget than it
once was, with local volunteers pitching in
to keep things ticking over – and so you can
be sure of a different experience to that
which you might find elsewhere.
Of course, the biggest attraction in
Skegness is the famous pier, which
stretches out more than a hundred yards
into the North Sea. It’s smaller than it once
was; when it first opened in 1881, it was
nearly five times as long, and provided a
point of departure for steamboat trips to
nearby Norfolk.
Unfortunately, disrepair, fire and mother
nature have each taken their toll on the
pier, and now there remains very little
evidence of the pier head’s former glory.
Finally, if you’re looking for a safe place
to take the kids for a paddle, then the
much-loved Fairy Dell paddling pool is
sure to provide precisely that. Having
been closed, to much chagrin, in 2004,
the paddling pool finally re-opened after
considerable refurbishment. It’s a must-
visit attraction, particularly during the
summer months.What does remain,
however, is a long and glorious beach
that’s perfect for early-morning joggers
and daytime sandcastle-builders. If
you’re visiting in winter, be sure to take
along a pair of wellies – they’re ideal for
paddling through the sea.
For much of the year, you’ll find donkey
rides available – and the beach has
repeatedly received awards from
cleanliness-encouraging organisations
like Keep Britain Tidy. The shoreline has
altered dramatically in recent years,
thanks to the installation of flood
defences to the town’s north which have
diverted the sea southward, in the
process destroying a boat compound
and forcing the local boating club to
relocate.

5. Venture a little further northwards
and you’ll find Chapel St Leonards, a
village and civil parish named after St
Leonard. The local church, from
which the town draws its name, has
been twice rebuilt following flooding
– first in 1572, and then again in 1794.
Subsequent minor modifications
have seen the roof tiles replaced with
red substitutes – marking this
particular building as unique in the
county. Being just five miles north of
Skegness itself, and just two-and-a-
half north of Ingoldmells, visitors to
this part of the country should
consider a trip to this place almost
obligatory.
A considerable part of the appeal
here is a restored coastal defence line,
which was manned extensively
during World War II. At the time, it
was thought that the country’s east
coast represented the likeliest starting
point for Nazi air-raids. Today, the gun
structure has been largely and
faithfully restored – and so the
building represents a powerful draw
for history enthusiasts, and for local
birdwatchers looking to catch a
glimpse of the wildlife. Migrating gulls
frequent the area, and thus if you’ve
an eye for all things beaked and
winged then you’ll find plenty to
excite your attention here!
There is a myriad of places for
those visiting Skegness and the
surrounding area to stay in. But for
a truly authentic holiday
experience in this part of the
world, you’ll want to consider a
stay in a proper caravan park. Pack
a pair of wellies to get you through
the winter muck, and you’re sure to
come out of the experience feeling
appropriately refreshed.
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