Things to do in Lincolnshire with kids
Lincolnshire’s open countryside and rich history make it perfect for family outings. With Haven’s Cleethorpes Beach, Golden Sands and Skegness holiday parks nearby, here are the best activities for families.
This is the place to be for all the things to do in Lincolnshire and everything that makes this coastal county so great. With three brilliant Haven holiday parks at Cleethorpes Beach, Golden Sands in Mablethorpe and Skegness in the heart of the famous town, there's a place to stay where you can add to the memory making.
Lincolnshire’s open countryside and rich history make it perfect for family outings. With Haven’s Cleethorpes Beach, Golden Sands and Skegness holiday parks nearby, here are the best activities for families.
To help you plan your next holiday at our Cleethorpes Beach, Golden Sands or Skegness holiday parks, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the great things happening across the region in 2026.
Grimsby and Cleethorpes offer varied dining, from Tredici's Neapolitan pizzas and Miller & Carter's steaks to fresh fish suppers at Littlefield Lane Chippy.
Skegness offers more than fish and chips, with restaurants including The Barley Mow for British classics, Tarantino and San Rufo's for Italian, and Saffron Indian Restaurant, near Haven's Skegness Holiday Park.
Mablethorpe offers a surprisingly varied dining scene, from two Italian restaurants and traditional chippies to cosy cafés and a vintage tea room. All ten venues sit within easy reach of Golden Sands Holiday Park, suiting every taste and budget.
Cleethorpes offers far more than fish and chips, with standout dining options spanning Indian, Moroccan, Thai, and Afro-Caribbean cuisines, alongside celebrated chippies like Steels and the BBC award-winning Papa's on the promenade.
Lincolnshire packs in brilliant days out for all ages, from seal sanctuaries and wildlife parks to Elizabethan manor houses, ancient nature reserves, and a Grimsby trawler museum bringing real fishing history to life.
Lincolnshire's nine best walks include the Snipe Dales Country Park Trail, the coastal Gibraltar Point route and the historic Fossdyke Canal Trail, ranging from 1.2 to 7.5 miles for all abilities.
Skegness offers more than its beach: visit Natureland Seal Sanctuary, Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve, the Embassy Theatre, or Fantasy Island and Skegness Raceway for thrills.
Skegness and Lincolnshire offer great theme parks: Fantasy Island for thrills, Sundown Adventureland for under-10s, Skegness Water Leisure Park for water fun, and Bottons Pleasure Beach for classic fairground rides.
Cleethorpes packs in a surprising variety of activities, from riding its scenic 15-inch gauge steam railway and birdwatching at Tetney Marshes to exploring antique shops, crazy golf, and a 153-acre country park.
Chapel St Leonards packs a surprising range of activities into a small seaside village, from sunrise breakfasts at the North Sea Observatory and donkey sanctuary visits to amusement arcades, animal farms, and beach pubs with stunning sea views.
Grimsby packs in heritage, culture and family fun. Explore the preserved Ross Tiger trawler, uncover local history at the Time Trap Museum, browse Freeman Street Market, and enjoy craft ales at Docks Beers, all close to Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park.
Mablethorpe offers a brilliant mix of outdoor and indoor activities, from its award-winning Blue Flag beach and Seal Sanctuary to go-karting, a funfair, and alpaca walking. It's a quieter, charming alternative to busier Lincolnshire seaside towns.
Ingoldmells offers a brilliant mix of activities for all ages, from thrilling rides at Fantasy Island and trampoline sessions at Jump Warriors, to peaceful beach walks, horse riding, and a historic 13th-century church.
Skegness and the surrounding area offer a brilliant range of water parks and pools for all ages. From Haven's own indoor pool to outdoor lidos, watersports parks, and family leisure centres, there's something for every type of water lover.
Seven great beaches lie within 29 minutes of Haven Skegness, stretching north along the Lincolnshire coast. From award-winning Ingoldmells just 0.7 miles away to the Blue Flag beach at Sutton-on-Sea, there's a stretch of coastline for every mood.
Skegness is a brilliant dog-friendly destination with pet-welcoming beaches, pubs, and nature reserves on the doorstep of Haven's holiday park. Dogs can roam Anderby Creek, explore Gibraltar Point, and even visit Natureland seal sanctuary with you.
Lincolnshire has several excellent dog-friendly beaches, including Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes, Moggs Eye, Chapel St Leonards and Ingoldmells, most welcoming dogs year-round for a seaside break.
Lincolnshire's 50-mile coastline has eight great beaches, from lively Skegness and Mablethorpe to quiet Anderby Creek and Moggs Eye, all near Haven's Cleethorpes, Golden Sands and Skegness parks.
Lincolnshire rewards visitors with a brilliant mix of seaside resorts, historic cities, and charming market towns. Top picks include Skegness for family fun, Lincoln for its cathedral and Magna Carta, and Stamford for stunning architecture.