A weekend in Skegness with the kids

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This is a weekend built around short hops and long runabouts. Base yourselves in Skegness at Seacroft Lodge, which sleeps 10 and sits just 0.9 miles from Skegness station and 1.1 miles from a beach the Environment Agency rates Excellent for bathing water; or keep it cosier at Chapel Sands House, sleeping 4, with Chapel St Leonards beach only 0.6 miles away. Mablethorpe options suit bigger groups: The Admirals (sleeps 6) and Summer House (sleeps 8), both within a mile of Sutton-on-Sea beach, also rated Excellent.

The driving is gentle. Day one goes from Sandringham House to lunch at The Old Store, 3.4 miles on, then 3.9 miles more to Rainbow Park, which states disabled access. Day two stretches slightly further: 15.8 miles to East Barsham Manor, then 9.7 miles to The White Horse. Both lunch stops hold a 5/5 food hygiene rating, which is one fewer thing to worry about with children in tow.

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Day 1

Start at Sandringham House while legs are fresh, then drive 3.4 miles to The Old Store for lunch (open 08:00-15:00 Wednesday to Saturday, from 09:00 on Sundays, so don't leave it late). It's only 3.9 miles from there to Rainbow Park, which states disabled access – park up and let them burn off the afternoon.

Morning

Sandringham House

Stately Home & Palace

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Lunch

The Old Store

Tea Rooms

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Afternoon

Rainbow Park

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Day 2

A slower, longer day: 15.8 miles to East Barsham Manor, best taken as a mid-morning amble rather than a rush, with snacks in the car for the back seats. Lunch is 9.7 miles further at The White Horse, a 5/5 hygiene-rated pub and a sensible last stop before the drive back.