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Something for everyone |
Whilst staying at The Royal try to find time to visit some of the local attractions in and around Skegness – to find out more simply click onto the attraction below:
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Attractions - Great Days Out |
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/reserves/gib/
Get back to nature with three miles of coast from Skegness to The Wash with habitats including sandy and muddy seashore, sand dunes, saltmarsh and freshwater marsh with ponds and lagoons. |
Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project - http://www.lincsmarshes.org.uk/
Experience a range of activities focusing on habitats, heritage, farming and community
Springfields Outlet Shopping – http://www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk/
The region’s premier retail and leisure destination has something for everyone with over 55 Outlet Stores, Designer Gardens, Children’s Attractions and lots more.
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Closer to Nature |
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Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary
http://www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk/
Meet rescued and rehabilitated orphaned and injured seal pups alongside penguins, tropical butterflies, reptiles& creepy crawlies and tropical fish Aquarium |
Hardy's Animal Farm - http://www.hardysanimalfarm.co.uk/
Over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside offering feeding goats, cattle & other animals, and Baby Lambs, Goats, Pigs, Cows & Chicks being born throughout the year.
Rushmoor Country Park - http://www.rushmoorpark.co.uk/
Get close to the animals with lamb feeding in the Spring, hawk and owl demonstrations, feeding the goats, meeting the micro pigs, making friends with Annie Moo and enjoy cuddles galore with rabbits & guinea pigs. Enjoy home-made cakes andmore.
Rand Farm Park - http://www.randfarmpark.com/
Interact with a large variety of animals to hold, feed, touch and cuddle and enjoy a spacious tearoom and coffee bar.
The Parrot Zoo - http://parrotzoo.com/
Visit Lincolnshire’s Premier Animal Attraction, set in over 16.5 acres of landscaped gardens, with over 1700 resident parrots.
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History and Heritage |
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Batemans Visitor Centre
http://www.bateman.co.uk/visitors+centre
Based in an old windmill dating back two centuries and overlooking the River Steeping, Batemans Brewery is one of the oldest and most picturesque breweries in the country offering Brewery Tours. |
Stockwith Water Mill – http://www.stockwithmill.co.uk/
Relax and unwind in a tranquil setting with Tea Rooms and Craft Shop.
Aviation Heritage Centre – http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/aviation/default.aspx
Discover Lincolnshire’s long association with aviation and see a Lancaster Bomber on its original airfield
Alford Manor House – http://www.alfordmanorhouse.co.uk/index.html
Visit reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country, including Hackett Barn Museum of the town’s historic artefacts along with regular exhibitions, craft events and fairs.
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Funtimes |
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The Embassy Theatre
http://www.embassytheatre.co.uk/
Enjoy the East Coast’s premier entertainment venue offering stars of TV, West End, musicals and comedy.
Lots going on throughout the year. |
Skegness Pleasure Beach – http://www.pleasurebeachskegness.com/index3.htm
Enjoy the thrills of fairground rides including the Saucer, Yo-Yo Chair Ride, Dodgems, Ghost Train, Runaway Train, Waltzer, Giant Wheel, Paratrooper, Pirate Boat, Storm Roller Coaster, Safari Train and Wild River Log Flume.
Skegness Pier – http://www.skegnesspier.co.uk/
Enjoy a range of family activities including Ten Pin Bowling on full sized AMF lanes, Laserquest, Camel Racing, Captain Kids Adventure World, the latest Hi-Tec video games and the very latest craze to come from America - Glow Bowling.
Fantasy Island Resort - http://fantasyisland.co.uk/
Experience 24 Thrill Seeking Rides, Daily Shows, Europe's Largest 7 day Market with lots for all the family.
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Activities - Get Active |
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Seacroft Golf Club
http://www.seacroft-golfclub.co.uk/
Tee off on a traditional Links following an 'out and back' layout along natural dunes adjacent to the coast and Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve with glorious views over the Wash to the
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Skegness Cricket Club - http://www.skegnesscricketclub.co.uk/
Enjoy Skegness's premier sports club with facilities for cricket, hockey and squash, parking, and a members social bar.
Skegness Stadium – http://www.skegness-stadium.info/
See the best oval racing action in the UK including Stock Car, Banger Racing and home of the legendary ‘Speedweekend’.
Cadwell Park Racing Circuit – http://www.cadwellpark.co.uk/
Spectate or participate at this Lincolnshire circuit, popular with bikers nationwide, including the MCE Insurance British Superbike event
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Services - Easy Access |
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Seacroft Mobility
http://www.seacroftmobility.com/about-us/
a family run business providing top quality
products for mobility and personal care, with
over 20 years’ experience in the mobility
market, including wheelchair and
scooter hire. |
Red Cabs Taxi Service - http://www.skegnessredcabs.co.uk/
4, 7 & 8 seater taxis available including a number of wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Omega Taxis - http://www.omegataxis.co.uk/
A family run business, which specialises in superior, affordable luxury travel for the more discerning customer, with 4-7 seaters available and Wheelchair & pushchair friendly vehicles.
Rail Travel to and from Skegness
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ | http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/
Coach Travel to and from Skegness
http://www.nationalexpress.com | http://www.travelline.info
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What’s on? - Something Different Every Day |
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Local Events
http://www.eastlindseylive.org/
In and around Skegness, including carnivals, festivals, exhibitions, entertainment, illuminations, sport and culture – to find out what’s taking place in Skegness and the local area |
Local News and Weather - http://www.lincsfm.co.uk/
Lincs FM, Lincolnshire’s local radio station includes latest news, weather and what’s on in the area.
Local Markets - http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/Markets/markets.htm
Experience the delicacies of dedicated Farmers and Stall Markets and discover the irresistible charm of market shopping in East Lindsey.
Local Fundraising Events - http://www.skegnessrotary.org.uk/
The Rotary Club of Skegness meets at the Royal Hotel, Skegness and organises a range of fundraising events and activities in the resort.
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