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Skegness

Skegness

Skegness is a traditional seaside resort on the Lincolnshire coast with a Blue Flag beach, a pier over 100 years old, Botton's Pleasure Beach, Skegness Aquarium and the Embassy Theatre. Butlin's built its first holiday camp here in 1936, and Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve is a major birdwatching site.

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Where to stay

  • Skegness town centreHotels and guest houses near the station, pier and beach
  • North ParadeSeafront area north of the pier
  • IngoldmellsVillage about 10 minutes north with holiday parks
  • Burgh le MarshMarket town about 10 minutes inland
  • Chapel St LeonardsCoastal village about 20 minutes north

Getting there

  • Skegness station (Lumley Square, PE25 3QL) is run by East Midlands Railway on the Poacher Line from Nottingham via Grantham, Sleaford and Boston
  • Trains run hourly on the Poacher Line, taking about 2 hours 10 minutes from Nottingham
  • The Skegness Seasiders local bus runs about every 10 minutes and stops at key attractions
  • Stagecoach and Callconnect connect towns and villages locally, and National Express and Megabus serve Lincolnshire
TipSkegness beach has a large tidal range and strong currents, and RNLI lifeguards patrol from the end of May to early September, 10am to 6pm; swim only between the red and yellow flags. The station has no car park, so drivers should plan parking in advance.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Skegness?

Skegness town centre: Hotels and guest houses near the station, pier and beach. North Parade: Seafront area north of the pier. Ingoldmells: Village about 10 minutes north with holiday parks. Burgh le Marsh: Market town about 10 minutes inland. Chapel St Leonards: Coastal village about 20 minutes north.

How do I get to Skegness?

Skegness station (Lumley Square, PE25 3QL) is run by East Midlands Railway on the Poacher Line from Nottingham via Grantham, Sleaford and Boston. Trains run hourly on the Poacher Line, taking about 2 hours 10 minutes from Nottingham. The Skegness Seasiders local bus runs about every 10 minutes and stops at key attractions. Stagecoach and Callconnect connect towns and villages locally, and National Express and Megabus serve Lincolnshire.

Any tips for visiting Skegness?

Skegness beach has a large tidal range and strong currents, and RNLI lifeguards patrol from the end of May to early September, 10am to 6pm; swim only between the red and yellow flags. The station has no car park, so drivers should plan parking in advance.

Which airport is closest to Skegness?

The nearest airport on this site is Norwich Airport, about 51 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.