Skegness Natureland

Natureland Seal Sanctuary on North Parade has rescued and cared for seal pups from the Lincolnshire coast for decades, and its seal hospital is part of the visit. Besides the seal pools there are meerkats, alpacas, a tropical house with a crocodile bridge and a small aquarium. It opens at 10am every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Highlights

  • Working seal pup hospital
  • Tropical house crocodile bridge
  • Open almost all year

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 Natureland 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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