Static Caravan Hotspots in Lincolnshire

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If youre planning a short trip away this year,
then a visit to the Lincolnshire coast is sure
to provide a memorable experience at an
affordable price. Not only will you be able to
visit the famous coastline, and the raft of
attractions to be found there, youll also be
able to stay close-by courtesy of the slew of
static caravan sites dotted up and down the
countrys east flank.
Of the available destinations, three stand out
as particularly noteworthy. Lets take a look at
each of them, and see what caravanning
opportunities might present themselves!
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I N G O L D M E L L S
This lovely little village is to be found right
on the countys easternmost tip. Its home to a
lovely little parish church, dating all the way
back from the 13th century, and was famously the
site of a low-altitude radar warning system
designed to provide advance warning of a
Luftwaffe approach during the Second World
War. Today, its tourism that the village is
most famous for. It boasts expansive and
gorgeous beaches that are fantastic for walkers
even during the winter, when the weather isnt
quite so hospitable. Its also home to the
Fantasy Island theme park, and the Butlins
village (which was the first to ever be
established by Billy Butlin, in 1936). Nowadays,
the options available to visiting tourists are
more extensive than ever and so youll be able
to easily track down a caravan park from which
to visit the surrounding towns and countryside.
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S K E G N E S S
This seaside town is among the countrys most
famous its provided Britons with
cheap-and-cheerful entertainment for decades,
and is soaked in seaside tradition and general
good cheer all year round. Affectionately
referred to as Skeggy by the locals, this is a
town thats formed an answer to the explosion in
nightlife in Blackpool, on the opposite coast.
Its packed with hotels and bed-and-
breakfasts, along with the caravan parks that
form whats probably the defining component of
the Skegness experience. If youre looking for a
bite to eat, the town is also home to an
impressive array of fish and chip shops, along
with a smattering of interesting
restaurants. The town boasts an annually-held
carnival, which takes place each august and
includes a range of events thatll keep visitors
entertained throughout. The carnival is run on a
smaller budget than it once was, with local
volunteers pitching in to keep things ticking
over and so you can be sure of a different
experience to that which you might find
elsewhere. Of course, the biggest attraction in
Skegness is the famous pier, which stretches out
more than a hundred yards into the North Sea.
Its smaller than it once was when it first
opened in 1881, it was nearly five times as
long, and provided a point of departure for
steamboat trips to nearby Norfolk.
Unfortunately, disrepair, fire and mother nature
have each taken their toll on the pier, and now
there remains very little evidence of the pier
heads former glory. Finally, if youre looking
for a safe place to take the kids for a paddle,
then the much-loved Fairy Dell paddling pool is
sure to provide precisely that. Having been
closed, to much chagrin, in 2004, the paddling
pool finally re-opened after considerable
refurbishment. Its a must- visit attraction,
particularly during the summer months.What does
remain, however, is a long and glorious beach
thats perfect for early-morning joggers and
daytime sandcastle-builders. If youre visiting
in winter, be sure to take along a pair of
wellies theyre ideal for paddling through the
sea. For much of the year, youll find donkey
rides available and the beach has repeatedly
received awards from cleanliness-encouraging
organisations like Keep Britain Tidy. The
shoreline has altered dramatically in recent
years, thanks to the installation of flood
defences to the towns north which have diverted
the sea southward, in the process destroying a
boat compound and forcing the local boating club
to relocate.
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C H A P E L S T L E O N A R D S
Venture a little further northwards and youll
find Chapel St Leonards, a village and civil
parish named after St Leonard. The local church,
from which the town draws its name, has been
twice rebuilt following flooding first in 1572,
and then again in 1794. Subsequent minor
modifications have seen the roof tiles replaced
with red substitutes marking this particular
building as unique in the county. Being just
five miles north of Skegness itself, and just
two-and-a- half north of Ingoldmells, visitors
to this part of the country should consider a
trip to this place almost obligatory. A
considerable part of the appeal here is a
restored coastal defence line, which was manned
extensively during World War II. At the time, it
was thought that the countrys east
There is a myriad of places for those visiting
Skegness and the surrounding area to stay in.
But for a truly authentic holiday experience in
this part of the world, youll want to consider
a stay in a proper caravan park. Pack a pair of
wellies to get you through the winter muck, and
youre sure to come out of the experience
feeling appropriately refreshed.
coast represented the likeliest starting
point for Nazi air-raids. Today, the gun
structure has been largely and
faithfully restored and so the
building represents a powerful draw
for history enthusiasts, and for local
birdwatchers looking to catch a
glimpse of the wildlife. Migrating gulls
frequent the area, and thus if youve
an eye for all things beaked and
winged then youll find plenty to
excite your attention here!
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