Sutton on Sea
Sutton on Sea is a town situated right on the beautiful Lincolnshire coast. It is the perfect holiday destination for families and couples and boasts a thriving high street and a blue flag beach. There is plenty to do in Sutton and the surrounding area.
The high street at Sutton on Sea has a range of shops to provide you with everything you need whilst on holiday including supermarkets, fuel stations, cash points, newsagent, bakery, butchers, gifts, clothing, post office and chemists. For your furry friends there is a pet shop and should you need it a veterinary practice. See more on our dog page. There are a number of eateries including coffee shops, a hotel, bars, restaurants and takeaways. So you can literally park the car when you arrive and forget about it, as everything you need is on hand. Close to the prom there is a children's splash pool which is open in the summer months, a children's play area and tennis court. There are plans to develop the pleasure gardens and colonade to provide a restaurant, gallery and viewing area. More information is available on the East Lindsey District Council website. The concrete promenade runs for approximately five miles from Mablethorpe in the North to Huttoft Car Terrace in the South and has ramp access, providing stunning views across the Blue Flag Beach and the North Sea and walking/cycling access to neighbouring villages.
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The larger nearby town of Mablethorpe is just over three miles away and has a wider range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as amusement arcades, ten pin bowling, a cinema and a small fun fair. Queen's Park to the south of the town, has a paddling pool, boating lake, tennis courts, bowling, putting and crazy golf.
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The market town of Alford is approximately seven miles away and has a range of shops and a market every Tuesday. Craft markets are held in Alford on bank holidays and the Alford Craft Market Shop is open all year round, selling beautiful local wares.
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For those wishing to venture slightly further afield, the beautiful market town of Louth is about a 30 minute drive away. With markets on a Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as well as a range of independent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, Louth is definitely worth a visit. Hubbards Hills, a local beauty spot with a river in the Lincolnshire Wolds, is just on the outskirts of Louth.
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If you are seeking all the fun of the fair then Skegness might be the ideal day out for you. With plentiful amusements and arcades, the Natureland Seal Sanctuary, Aquarium, Butlins, Fantasy Island Theme Park, beach and pier and Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied.
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The city of Lincoln is just over an hour's drive away and boasts a medieval cathedral and castle, museums, galleries and shops. RAF Scampton is situated just to the North of Lincoln.
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More information about Sutton on Sea, local amenities and events can be found at Suttononsea.info, Visitlincscoast.co.uk and Mablethorpe.info.
