A wide, flat sandy beach running the length of the Skegness seafront, from the pier and clock tower out towards Gibraltar Point. It holds a Blue Flag for 2026, and RNLI lifeguards patrol daily from late May to early September. Horse riding and metal detecting are allowed with some restrictions. Barbecues are not permitted on East Lindsey beaches.

Highlights

  • Blue Flag beach 2026
  • RNLI lifeguards in summer
  • Next to the pier

About Skegness

The coast's biggest and busiest resort, with a wide sandy beach, a pier, the Clock Tower, theatres and family attractions. More in Skegness.

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Details last checked October 2026. Opening times can change with the seasons, so check with Skegness Beach before you travel.

Bottons Pleasure Beach

This traditional seafront fairground on Grand Parade has roller coasters, a giant wheel, dodgems, the Wild River log flume, go-karts and the Jurassic Resurrection dinosaur dark ride.

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Embassy Theatre

Skegness's main theatre stands on Grand Parade facing the sea and hosts a year-round programme of touring comedians, tribute bands, musicals, family shows and a traditional Christmas pantomime.

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