Amazing 5-hour day out in Skegness
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I love visiting unknown places, especially if they are by the sea. When I first heard about the idea of spending a day out in Skegness, it looked like a one-time offer. I have been moving across the country almost every year, so there was no guarantee I could go next year. And £13.50 for the return ticket? Heck yeah!
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Where is Skegness?
Skegness is in Lincolnshire, England. It’s a small seaside town 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Boston. You can get there by car, train or bus.
Travel to Skegness by car
If you want to travel to Skegness by car, you need to follow the A52 road if you are coming from Boston, or A158 if you are arriving from Lincoln.
Travel to Skegness by train
There is a direct connection between Skegness and Nottingham, Grantham, Boston and Sleaford, while Leicester, Derby and Kettering require a change at Nottingham.
Travel to Skegness by train
If you want to travel to Skegness by bus, check out the Stagecoach Lincolnshire, as they are the major bus operator in the town. They provide regular services to Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards, while Lincolnshire InterConnect provides services up the coast as far as Mablethorpe and inland to Boston and Lincoln.
Stagecoach also offers an additional bus to Skegness from Peterborough in August every year.
Trip to Skegness
My trip to Skegness started at 8.10 in the morning when I boarded a bus to Peterborough. Even though I arrived almost an hour before our scheduled departure to Skegness, there was already an enormous crowd waiting at the bus station. I was lucky – the last spot was mine! We departed at 9.45 am and spent around 2 hours and 30 minutes travelling through small villages and towns. I have never been to this part of England before, so everything was interesting to me.
Things to do in Skegness
After arriving in Skegness, I left the bus station and headed over to the town centre. The sight of the seagulls cheered me up and made me feel like I belong there. It reminded me of the time when I lived in the seaside town, quite similar to Skegness. The town centre itself was very crowded, so I went straight to the beach. Stopping by small, local shops had to wait.
As I was leaving High Street, I spotted a beautiful Jubilee Clock Tower. I have read later that they built it in 1898 and it is one of many landmarks in the town.
I got a takeaway lunch and sat on the shore enjoying the weather. Next on my list was Natureland Seal Sanctuary, and I was excited because I knew that there are alpacas. I adore them.
After arriving in Natureland, the first attraction I spotted was a big pool with adult seals. It was their feeding time, so I spent a few minutes watching them before I went to see other animals.
The sanctuary is home to many animals, for example meerkats, reptiles, butterflies, and penguins.
Their mission is to rescue sick and injured seals that are being washed up on the beaches nearby. Because of that, there is a seal hospital in the middle of the zoo. You can see seals of different ages, ranging from pups to adults. In fact, some of them might be ready to be released back to the sea.
Even though Natureland Seal Sanctuary isn’t big, I spent almost an hour and a half wandering around. I loved it there and couldn’t stop myself from checking out the gift shop and getting a small souvenir or two.
After leaving the sanctuary, I had just about an hour before I had to get back to the bus station. Because of that, I decided to wander around the town instead of visiting the Skegness Model Village. I walked past the amusement park and sat on the beach, enjoying the weather. I had to admit one thing – the pier was surprisingly short. It did not reach the sea at low tide! I expected something completely different, especially after seeing one in the Southend-on-Sea.
I did not realise how late it became and had to move fast to catch the bus. After arriving at the bus station, I had enough time to run to the nearby Tesco. Loaded with snacks and drinks, I was ready to get back home. We arrived in Peterborough 2 hours later, around 7.30 in the evening.
Day out in Skegness – my thoughts
My day out in Skegness has been a success, and I am happy I visited the town. It was so good to travel to the seaside even for a few hours, especially because I spent the entire summer at home. Sadly, 4 hours is not enough to visit all the attractions Skegness offers, therefore, I hope that one day I will go back there and stay for longer. The amusement park was so tempting!
