LINCOLNSHIRE IS Wolds apart
Mablethorpe and its surrounding area are classic Lincolnshire. Beaches, countryside, attractions and sights to see, as well as great places to eat and drink. They all add up to make Lincolnshire one of the UK’s most underrated holiday destinations. If you’re thinking about having your own UK seaside holiday home, Lincolnshire is a place well worth investigating.
Check out Tingdene Mablethorpe Park. It’s an increasingly popular location for holiday homes and static caravans. What makes this place and its lovely surroundings so sought after? What sets it ‘Wolds apart’?Seven things stand out - for starters:
Seal at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve
1. The Lincolnshire Coast
This is the coastline that includes legendary holiday resorts like Skegness, Cleethorpes and Sutton on Sea. It’s traditional British seaside fun at its best. Skegness is almost a byword for seaside holidays and it lives up to its reputation with all the fun of the arcades, doughnuts, chips and candyfloss. And of course its pier. A firm favourite still, and it’s over 100 years old. Cleethorpes has a pretty impressive pier too. And prom. And a great beach. Sutton on Sea is smaller, but really charming. A great place for a family day out.
The Lincolnshire Coast has a beautiful balance about it. All the fun of the fair is there for the taking, but so too is the quiet calm and natural beauty of the more secluded areas. Head to Donna Nook National Nature Reserve towards the end of the year to see the seals and their pups on the beach.
2. The Lincolnshire Wolds
The fact that the Lincolnshire Wolds is an Area of Outstanding Beauty is enough to give you a clear idea of how lovely a part of Britain it is. It’s stunning countryside, a panorama of sweeping hills and secret valleys. It’s often said that the prettiest place in Lincolnshire Wolds is Hubbard's Hills. Close to Louth these hills were formed by glacial overspill over 40,000 years ago. Today they’re as pretty as a picture.
The thing about The Wolds is that there is a lot to explore and lots of ways to do it. It’s a place where there is so much you can do. You can walk, you can cycle, you can ride a horse. Have picnics. Take the dog. For details of days out, routes to take and places to see go to -
The Wolds is a term used in England to describe a range of hills which consists of open country overlying a base of limestone or chalk.
The name Wold is derived from the Old English wald meaning "forest", (cognate of German Wald, but unrelated to English "wood", which has a different origin).
The Wolds - Wikipedia
3. The city of Lincoln
Lincoln - the city at the heart of the county. And what a city! In truth, you do need good mobility to walk its streets - they even call part of the Cathedral quarter ‘Uphill’. And there’s Steep Hill which connects ‘downhill’ and ‘uphill’ Lincoln. Don’t be deterred; for those who don’t have full mobility there is an excellent bus service.
The Cathedral, and the Castle, are Lincoln’s most famous landmarks. It’s justifiable fame. Lincoln Castle is the only place in the world where you can see an original copy of the Magna Carta. But, steeped in history as it is, Lincoln is also a thriving modern place with national and independent shops, super eateries and impressive market days. If you’re spending time in your own holiday home in Lincolnshire the city is the place to be when you want to explore some heritage or treat yourself to some shopping and dining. Or do both. You’re on holiday after all!
4. Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Whilst we’re talking holidays let’s look at Mablethorpe Park. Tingdene Mablethorpe Chalet and Caravan Park is perfect as the location for your own seaside holiday home. There are traditional cedar chalets for sale here, as well modern caravans. In a way it’s a contrast that sums up the exciting blend of modern and traditional, bustling and tranquil, that characterises the whole area.
Tingdene Mablethorpe Chalet and Caravan Park is close to the superb beach, and has its own children’s play area as well as Cedar’s bar and restaurant. With superb facilities, and ideally located to enjoy all that Lincolnshire’s coast and countryside has to offer, this is one the UK’s prime but peaceful holiday home spots.
5. Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre
One of the great things to do in Mablethorpe is visit the Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre. Open pretty much every day, it’s educational, inspiring and fun. Take the fascinating Time Walk or be a keeper for a day! Meet the animals and make a real day of it. This place has a fascinating history in itself.
6. Lincolnshire Aquapark
Staying with a watery theme - but for slightly different reasons - visit Lincolnshire Aquapark. Watersport activities, kayaks, paddle boards - there’s so much to do here. This is one of the world’s biggest Aquaparks and it’s full of fun. Try it all - the trampolines, the two slides, the inflatable climbing walls, the balance beams, the mega cyclone spinning hamster wheel and the gigantic 5 metre high Jungle Joe. Children between 5-8 years do have be accompanied by an adult on the Aquapark itself, and you do need to book.
Did you know?
You can get 10% off admission with a Tingdene Owner’s Privilege Card, plus lots of other discounts across the UK. Just one of the benefits of being a Tingdene holiday home owner.
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7. The Kinema in the Woods
How can you explore Lincolnshire without mentioning (or visiting) The Kinema in the Woods? This unique cinema first opened its doors for business back in 1922. This is not cinema and cinema buildings as you know it. - it’s a step back to a different time. Just 92 seats in a magical cinematic experience, you’ll love it.
