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Things to do in Skegness

There are 17 things to do recorded in and around Skegness, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Part of Lincolnshire in East Midlands, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 17 are free to visit, 17 are outdoors and 5 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Main Lawn, Formal Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Compass Gardens and Seacroft Garden — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Scunthorpe is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Skegness

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Tower Gardens and Foreshore Gardens.
    7 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Indoor Soft Play Area and Beachcomber outdoor play area.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Main Lawn and Formal Gardens.
    5 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Skegness?

This guide maps 17 places to visit in and around Skegness. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Skegness?

Recognisable names near Skegness include Main Lawn, Formal Gardens, Kitchen Gardens and Compass Gardens. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Skegness?

17 of the places listed for Skegness are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Skegness on a rainy day?

For wet weather, look to the indoor categories below such as soft play, museums and leisure centres.

Is the information on Skegness kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.