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Town/City Name
Skegness
County
Lincolnshire
Population
19,579
About Skegness
Skegness is a coastline town in the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire, England. On the North Sea's Lincolnshire bank, the city is 43 miles east of Lincoln and 22 miles north-east of Boston. Skegness seaside resort is one of the UK's most popular seaside, bringing in crowds each year. This seaside resort is jam-packed with various activities and things to do, such as go-karting, tenpin bowling, playing golf, funfair rides, and from time to time, there are festivals that you can attend. Skegness beach also has a pier where you can enjoy great family entertainment throughout the whole year with activities such as live entertainment, laser quest game, arcades, and plenty of others. Towards the south of Skegness is the national nature reserve that consists of a salt marsh and dunes. This reserve has a variety of wildlife such as arctic waterfowl, bar-tailed godwits, and grey plovers. The park has walking trails and artificial lakes to witness the birds. The Visitor Centre has terrariums and tanks with species from the Lincolnshire coast and detailed information about the unique habitat of Gibraltar Point.
Another popular attraction includes Fantasy Island, which is an amusement park in, Ingoldmells, Skegness. Fantasy Island has over thirty rides to choose from, such as crazy caterpillar, the rhombus rocket, log fume, treetop climb, and plenty of others. Fantasy Island also holds Europe’s largest market that lasts up to seven days with 320 stores; there is plenty to purchase and a variety of activities to do, keeping you on your feet all day. Situated close by are holiday homes that you can book if you are looking for a longer vacation. There is food and drink stalls in the area offering hot and cold food attracting many tourists. The best places to eat out in Skegness include the cosy corner, the barley mow, Ninja Mitton Gaming Café, the blue Finn, fleece inn, and many other places and cuisine that you can choose from satisfying your taste buds. Pubs in Skegrness include the Welcome inn, Wolfies wine bar and the jolly fisherman. In addition to these, there are plenty of others clubs and restaurants in Skegness to choose from
Places to eat in Skegness, Restaurants in Skegness
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A brief history of Skegness
Skegness was before a town situated on an asylum port famous for its harbour exchanging product and wood. During the 1850s, the town comprised under 400 occupants who earned a living by fishing and cultivating. The railroad arrived at Skegness in 1873 that guests started showing up in enormous numbers. They were the new jet-setters from the average workers, yet all there was for them were four lodgings, a few reward rooms, the ocean and sands, and a few washing machines. As centuries passed, the population started increasing rapidly, with residents coming from other areas to set up businesses in the area. The town also suffered heavy bombing during the second world war and went through a full renovation process.
Skegness is the biggest retreat town on the Lincolnshire Coast and has been a chief occasion objective for over 100 years. Unwind on the European honour-winning seashore loosening up towards the ocean. The miles of sandy seashores make it ideal for walking your dog. Skegness was before a sheltered town, based on a raised projection with a harbour exchanging wood and other product. The name, like numerous others nearby, identifies with the Danes, Skeggi's 'ness' or headland, one of where the Vikings arrived in the 10th century. Skegness opened its first railway in 1875, named the great Northern railway. Skegness pier was opened by the duke of Edinburgh and the duke of Saxe-Coburg in June 1881, this pier was voted the fourth longest pier in England and stretches 118m long.
Popular things to do in Skegness
- Burgh le Marsh Heritage Centre: http://www.heritageburghlemarsh.co.uk/
- Embassy s theatre: https://embassytheatre.co.uk/
- Skegness raceway: http://www.skegway.info/Home
- Orchard’s farm Equestrian: https://orchardfarmequestrian.com/
- Northcote Heavy Horse Centre: https://www.northcotehorses.com/
- Xsite skate park: https://xsiteskatepark.co.uk/
Free things to do in Skegness
- Ingoldmells South Beach- https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/ingoldmells-south-beach-0d062a0f
- Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve- https://www.lincstrust.org.uk/get-involved/top-reserves/gibraltar-point
- Skegness beach- https://britishbeaches.uk/skegness-beach-lincolnshire-england#.YEeCz2j7Q2w
Great for kids in Skegness
- Nature land seal sanctuary: https://www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk/
- Hardy’s animal farm: https://www.hardysanimalfarm.co.uk/
- Skegness Aquarium: https://skegness-aquarium.uk/
- Fantasy Island: https://www.fantasyislandresort.co.uk/
- Tiny tot’s indoor village play zone: https://tiny-tots-village-indoor-playzone-and-mrs-ms.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
- Captain kids adventure play: https://www.skegnesspier.co.uk/captain-kids/
Dog friendly bars
- Wolfies Wine Bar: https://www.wolfieswinebar.co.uk/
- The Welcome Inn: http://www.thewelcomeinn.net/
- Wellies Bar: http://www.welliesbar.com/
Dog friendly restaurants
- The Lumley: http://restaurantsnapshot.com/theLumley/
- Mario's: http://www.mariosskegness.co.uk/
- The View Cafe Bar: https://www.theviewcafebar.co.uk/
Did you know?
Skegness pier won a certificate of excellence, the coldest temperature recorded in the town was minus ten degrees and Skegness could possibly be names after a man’s beard.
The hidden gems of Skegness
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve - This is one of the many beautiful attractions of Skegness. Gibraltar point is a nature reserve that offers stunning views and is right next to the beach.
Unique to Skegness
Skegness is unique for its several beaches and mesmerising nature reserve.
