5 Top Skegness Beaches for Your Summer Getaway

Thank heavens, the lacklustre stay-at-home days of our lives have come to an end, and we can finally have a break this summer. We all deserve a couple of days of beach therapy on a hot and humid summer’s day, doing nothing but enjoying the sea, the sunshine and fish and chips.

So, do not hesitate to treat yourself to a trip beside the seaside for the next holidays to Skegness golden beaches, one of the UK's top seaside resorts with plenty of pastime opportunities.

Located on the Lincolnshire coast of the North Sea, Skegness boasts miles and miles of long sandy beaches and makes a perfect choice for a seaside family getaway.

With about 30 beaches in Lincolnshire, there’s almost a beach for everyone with a different taste visiting Skegness. Therefore, it is hard to decide which ones you should visit.

Skegness Beaches

Have a look at the closest Skegness beaches we have rounded up for you to find the beach that best suits your way of enjoying the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline.

1. Skegness Beach

With free parking and a railway station within a short walking distance, it is easy to reach Skegness Beach. You can access a blue flag holder coastline featuring a pleasure pier, Fantasy Island Family Recreation Resort, Fairy Dell Paddling Pool, the Pleasure Beach and literally whatever you need to have an exceptional family-friendly holiday.

Famous for its big arcade and a variety of activities from donkey rides and Crazy golf to kayaking, surfing, sailing, swimming, and bathing, Skegness Beach leaves no space for boredom. You need to spend at least a week to do a good deal of what is on offer and visit tourist attractions just steps away from the beach.

With miles of golden sand stretches, there’s plenty of room for everyone. Even on the busiest summer days, you can always find a quiet spot to chill out while the kids are releasing their energy in the sea under the supervision of lifeguards.

Treat your taste buds nicely to luscious seafood and big gourmet burgers in various eateries and restaurants, or refuel with hot fresh doughnuts, candyfloss, and ice cream from the many food stands on the beach.

Skegness is a dog-friendly beach and welcomes the tiny furry beachgoers all year round except for 1st May to 30th September. Pooches can use the southern part of the beach and must be kept on leads in all areas.

Skegness beach’s address: Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2UG, England

Skegness beach weather

Check the weather before you head off to the coastline, as Skegness experiences a lot of rainfall throughout the year. July is the month with the highest degree and the best time to make the most of your break, but even if you were not lucky enough to catch the blue skies, stay cool and enjoy the abundant rainy day activities, including

Ten-pin bowling

Laser tag

Mini golf

Escape Rooms

The model village

The aquarium

and Natureland Seal Sanctuary.

2. Chapel St Leonards Beach

Chapel St Leonards is quite close to Skegness beach yet less spoilt and touristy.  Located close to many holiday parks and thousands of vacation caravans, it’s a perfect venue for a real family adventure to explore Lincolnshire and the beautiful East Coast.

The large sand and shingle beach stretches for miles and makes a beautiful walking promenade for strollers and dog walkers(friendly)), as puppies are allowed on the beach. Besides, the cycle routes provide an extraordinary cycling experience beside the sea on the England Coast Path.

You can enjoy the impressive views of the North Sea in all directions or spot a variety of migrating birds’ species from the seating areas or the balcony of the North Sea Observatory.

Besides swimming, bathing, windsurfing, fishing, you can spend thrilling moments at the Amusement arcades playing Crazy Golf, Fruit Machines, Ten Pin Bowling or Penny Falls.

Chapel St Leonards Beach Address: Chapel St Leonards Beach, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5BQ, England.

3. Ingoldmells South Beach

Located very close to Skegness, with a Caravan Holiday Park opposite the Beach entrance and a 3-4 minute walk to Fantasy Island theme park, Ingoldmells beach can be the centre of your journey to discover unique Skegness attractions.

Luckily dogs are allowed on some parts of the beach, so you can take your furry companions while taking a long walk by the coastline.

Unlike Skegness beach, there are not enough activities for the children on Ingoldmells Beach. So you have to try the classic out by packing their plastic beach bucket and shovel and let them build a sandcastle, dig some pits, collect shells, fly their kites and enjoy a tranquil family day at the sea.

The beach is open all year round, and there’s a multi-story car park about 50 meters from the beach entrance.

Ingoldmells South Beach Address: Ingoldmells South Beach, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1JZ, England

4. Anderby Beach

Between Sandilands and Mablethorpe to the north and Chapel St Leonards and Skegness to the south, there is a long sandy beach called Anderby.

Anderby is the beach lover’s and sun-worshippers’ paradise. It is a fantastic unspoiled, tranquil place, a bit off the beaten track of tourist attractions.

With plenty of room for swimming, sunbathing, strolling, and enjoying the soothing sound of the waves, there is no question why Anderby is called a wonderful hidden gem by many visitors.

There are no amusements except for the pure sand, the boundless ocean and the blue sky. It has free of charge parking, clean toilets, beach shops, a café and just this.

Anderby Beach Address: Anderby Beach, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5XT, England

5. Moggs Eye Beach

Moggs Eye is another peaceful Skegness beach on the East Coastline well-liked by picnickers, swimmers, surfers, and strollers.

It is a great location to appreciate natural views with no flashing lights, rides or arcades in sight. Yet it has many activities to keep the little ones busy and save the day. There is quite a lot of bars and eateries plus plenty of free parking.

The beach is open all year round and welcomes everyone, including your loyal four-legged friends.

Moggs Eye Beach Address: Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1JZ England

Where to Stay?

Finding accommodation in Skegness is as ABC as you can choose, from a wide range of holiday cabins and cottages to vibrant apartments and cosy hotels.

We recommend you stay at The Grand Hotel by Paymán Club and enjoy the stunning beach views from your room. The Grand Hotel can serve as a perfect central point for your Skegness beach journey as it is located on the seafront as well as

5 minutes to Skegness town centre,

1 minute to Embassy Theatre,

2 minutes to Tower Cinema,

1 minute to Suncastle Bowling Greens,

3 minutes to North Shore Golf Club,

And only 11 minutes to Fantasy Island fantastic amusement park.

 

Skegness has been a premier holiday destination for more than a century due to its golden sand beaches, great variety of seaside activities, and abundant accommodation.

Make a trip to Skegness the first thing on your bucket list and plan your staycation for the next holiday as summertime flies.

When you’re enjoying quality time with your family and friends at the Skegness beaches, don’t forget to keep the beaches spotless and clean up after yourself and your dogs. Do not let our spectacular coastline get spoiled by litter.

Before visiting the beaches, check the tide level and the time as well as the COVID-19 guidelines for your safety.

Bon voyage!