Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre

2 miles from Sandilands, Lincolnshire

Sandilands is a coastal neighbourhood in Lincolnshire featuring a former National Trust-owned links golf course, annual family tennis tournaments, and seaside attractions including beach huts and local hotels.

2 miles from Weekly wellness walks

12 Oct, 19 Oct…

Join volunteer leaders for a gentle three-mile loop walk through Sandilands, enjoying the coastal reserve and looking out for wildlife and seasonal highlights.

2 miles from Fantasy Island (amusement park)

Fantasy Island Resort is a theme park in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire offering a mix of indoor and outdoor rides and attractions, including several roller coasters, dark rides, and entertainment facilities within a steel pyramid structure. It is family-friendly and features Europe's largest seven-day market on site.

Located in Skegness

Skegness is a popular traditional English seaside town in Lincolnshire known for its long sandy beach, amusement attractions, nature reserves, and cultural events. It is accessible by train and bus and offers a vibrant seafront with arcades, eateries, and nightlife.

3 miles from Sandilands

Sandilands is a transforming nature reserve on the Lincolnshire coast offering coastal habitats and wildlife watching opportunities. It features walking routes, a car park, accessible facilities, and activities suitable for children and dog walkers. The site is open daily from dawn to dusk and aims to provide a welcoming outdoor experience for all visitors.

3 miles from Wings, Wonders & Wildlife Trail

7 Oct 2026–20 Feb 2027 (another 134 days)

Follow a self-led trail through the Sandilands nature reserve to learn about six migratory birds that visit the Lincolnshire coast and try wildlife challenges along the way.

3 miles from Natureland Seal Sanctuary

Natureland Seal Sanctuary in Skegness is a combined seal rescue center, small zoo, aquarium, and tropical glasshouse attraction where visitors can see rescued seals and other exotic animals, enjoy tropical plants, and participate in educational activities including daily seal talks and children's interactive areas.

3 miles from Gunby Hall

Gunby Hall is a Grade I listed historic country house in Lincolnshire featuring significant art collections and Victorian walled gardens set within a Capability Brown styled park. The estate includes a clock tower, a stable block, and an active parish church on site, offering a combined indoor and outdoor visitor experience.

3 miles from Guided Walk from Gunby to Bratoft Manor

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Join a guided, three-mile walk from Gunby to Bratoft Manor, passing through the former medieval village of Gunby. A guide shares information about the estate’s history and natural features along the route.

3 miles from Monksthorpe

Monksthorpe is a hamlet in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, featuring a Grade II* listed Baptist chapel and an open air baptismal font, both cared for by the National Trust. It is notable for its historic religious architecture and outdoor heritage setting.

2 miles from An 'Ode to the Garden' Photography Competition

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Photographers are invited to enter images of Gunby’s gardens and parkland, featuring plants, wildlife or nature at the historic estate. Selected winning images will be displayed at the IGPOTY 20 exhibition at Gunby in 2027.

2 miles from Gunby Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel

Monksthorpe Chapel is a unique late 17th-century chapel designed to look like a barn, set within the extensive Gunby Estate offering both historical indoor exploration of Gunby Hall and vast outdoor gardens and grounds for visitors to enjoy.

3 miles from Walls of Wonder

9 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Walls of Wonder is an exhibition of Laura Andrew’s paintings inspired by the historic wallpapers and textiles of Gunby Hall. The works reinterpret their patterns, colours and stories through contemporary art.

3 miles from Tattershall College

Tattershall College is the ruin of a 15th-century grammar school founded by the 3rd Baron Cromwell in Lincolnshire, featuring remains of Gothic architecture and an adjacent almshouse, now managed as a heritage site.

3 miles from Mystery of the Medieval Mice Trail

7 Oct, 10–11 Oct…

Visitors follow a mystery trail through Tattershall Castle, completing six mouse-door challenges to collect clues, solve a code and find the stolen mouse cheese.

Near Stranger Folk - The Folklore Mystery Journey

10 Oct–23 Dec (next week)

Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow clues and take on folklore-inspired challenges while exploring Gunby’s gardens, parkland and historic landscape. The family activity follows a story about finding hidden cracks between the natural world and a world of magic.

Near Lightwaves Lantern Making Workshop

9 Oct

Participants make and decorate a moving-wing butterfly lantern from paper and willow, guided by artists from Lumo Workshop. The lanterns are intended to feature in the Lightwaves parade at Sutton on Sea.

3 miles from Our Place, Our Marks - the Big Draw

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Visitors can slow down and take in the sights and sounds of Gunby Estate, then use chalk to add their own drawing to a collaborative artwork in the Garden. The artwork grows through the season as visitors contribute.

3 miles from Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre in Lincolnshire is a seal rescue and rehabilitation attraction offering visitors encounters with seals, exotic and native wildlife, dinosaur fossils, and ice age exhibits along with a café and gift shop.

Near Bolingbroke Castle

Bolingbroke Castle is a ruined 13th-century enclosure castle in Lincolnshire, England, notable for its thick stone walls and historic significance as the birthplace of Henry IV. Visitors can explore the castle ruins, moat, and enjoy summer outdoor events including plays.

Located in Louth

Louth is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its 17th and 18th century architecture, tallest medieval parish church spire in the UK, vibrant market, independent shops, and cultural venues.

3 miles from Tetney Marshes

Tetney Marshes is a protected nature reserve on the Humber Estuary featuring large salt marshes, lagoons, dunes and mudflats. It is an important habitat for wetland birds including redshanks and hen harriers, with wildlife viewed from walking trails and sea wall viewpoints. There are no visitor facilities like toilets or cafes onsite, and wheelchair access is limited. Entry to the reserve is free.

Near Tattershall Castle

Tattershall Castle is a historically significant 15th-century brick castle in Lincolnshire featuring a Great Tower with interior rooms and rooftop views, surrounded by moats, and preserved by the National Trust for public visits and events.

Near Tattershall's Ghostly Tales & Tower Secrets

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

Join Will the Peasant on an interactive family tour of Tattershall Castle, hearing ghost stories and exploring the castle’s history, rooms and tower secrets. The route includes climbing 149 steps to the top of the tower.

Located in Wainfleet All Saints

Wainfleet All Saints is an ancient port and market town in Lincolnshire known for its historic sites, Georgian architecture, and local brewery, offering a quaint cultural experience with links to medieval history.

Located in Horncastle

Horncastle is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England, known for its Roman origins, antiques trade, and scenic walking routes along the River Bain and Viking Way. It features Georgian architecture and offers outdoor activities such as kayaking and wild swimming.