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.
Charming coastal home located just 100 yards from the beach, offering spacious accommodation with five bedrooms, suitable for families and pets, set in a peaceful residential area close to seaside attractions.
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.
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.
This Kenwick Park cabin in the Lincolnshire Wolds offers a tranquil and comfortable retreat surrounded by scenic countryside, providing a base for nature walks, nearby golf, and exploration of local villages and historic towns.
A family-friendly three-bedroom static caravan located in Kingfisher Caravan Park, Ingoldmells, near local attractions like Fantasy Island theme park and Ingoldmells beach, offering a comfortable holiday base with private parking and Wi-Fi included.
A spacious 3-bedroom static caravan in Skegness offering accommodation for up to 8 guests, close to the beach and local attractions with private parking and outdoor sitting area.
The Old Jolly is a self-contained holiday home in a quiet village setting near the coast, offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere suitable for families and groups with pets, featuring a private hot tub, games room, and garden with patio.
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.
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.
A spacious two-storey barn conversion set in the Lincolnshire countryside with extensive grounds, suitable for families and groups to enjoy a peaceful rural retreat with scenic views and nearby walking trails.
Skegness Holiday Park is a centrally located and peaceful holiday park near Skegness’ boating lake, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with entertainment and leisure activities.
A spacious two-floor bungalow in Lincolnshire with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garden with patio, offering a peaceful setting suitable for families and groups to explore the local area.
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.
Holly House is a luxurious pet-friendly detached holiday home on the North Norfolk coast with spacious interiors and a fully equipped kitchen, set near a beautiful beach and coastal habitats offering a range of activities and amenities.
Wisteria Cottage is a spacious luxury coastal cottage in the seaside village of Heacham, offering a stylish and comfortable stay with period charm and modern amenities, suitable for families and groups looking for a peaceful retreat near the beach and local attractions.
A spacious two-storey chalet bungalow near Hunstanton beach, ideal for family stays, featuring a private enclosed garden, on-site parking, pet-friendly amenities, and nearby local attractions including shops, pubs, and natural reserves.
Snettisham Reserve is a nature reserve on the Norfolk coast famous for its mudflats where tens of thousands of wading birds gather, creating spectacular birdwatching opportunities especially during special events like the whirling wader spectacle and winter geese flights. The reserve offers trails, hides, and accessible facilities for visitors.
Hunstanton is a historic Victorian-era seaside town on the Norfolk coast known for its beach, promenade, leisure activities, and cultural venues including a theatre and markets.
A spacious barn conversion near the coast with three living areas and private hot tub, suitable for families and couples seeking a peaceful and homely self-contained holiday accommodation close to coastal attractions and nature reserves.
A modern three-bedroom caravan sleeping up to eight guests located on a family-friendly resort in Skegness, featuring shared spa facilities, lakes, and entertainment, ideal for a coastal family break.
This coastal retreat in Brancaster accommodates up to 10 guests with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, featuring accessibility provisions including a lift, and a separate self-contained annexe.
Brancaster is a coastal village and parish in Norfolk featuring a Roman fort site, historic shipwrecks, golf course, and natural coastal landscapes managed by the National Trust.
A rural barn conversion suitable for families and couples, set on one level with ground floor living, original oak beams and wood burner, surrounded by extensive grounds and walking paths with a waterside feel.
A superb luxury holiday home with spacious accommodation and facilities suitable for families and couples, situated near the traditional seaside resort of Skegness with an enclosed rear garden and private hot tub.
Seacroft Lodge is a spacious luxury holiday home with spa facilities including a hot tub, sauna, and heated outdoor swimming pool, located close to the sea and beach, offering a peaceful and comfortable setting ideal for families.
A modern holiday home near the East Coast featuring four ensuite bedrooms, a private hot tub, a large garden, and facilities catering to families including accessibility provision and pet acceptance.
A peaceful caravan park located on the edge of Mablethorpe town centre, centered around a fishing lake and close to a Blue Flag beach with nearby coastal attractions.
A large detached farmhouse with spacious accommodation set on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, featuring a games room and large garden in a rural coastal location, suitable for families and groups.
This accommodation features an indoor heated pool, a bar, and launderette facilities, but other details about the setting and amenities are not specified.
A spacious family holiday home near the coast with a private outdoor swimming pool, large enclosed garden, and historic character as a former brewer's residence.
This 5-star luxury holiday let is set in the countryside of Welton Le Marsh, offering a peaceful retreat with elegant interiors and scenic rural surroundings for up to eight guests.
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.
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.
A large, stylish luxury home located in the Norfolk village of South Creake, accommodating up to 14 guests with six ensuite bedrooms and private access to a wood-fired hot tub and garden, near the North Norfolk coastline.
Creake Abbey is a ruined historic abbey in Norfolk, England, featuring Grade I listed remains of its church walls and surviving medieval flint architecture. Managed by English Heritage, it offers an outdoor heritage experience with public access all year and a nearby café and farm shop for visitors.
Welton House is a luxury holiday home in the village of Orby near Skegness, offering a spacious and stylish retreat with accommodation for 12 guests across six bedrooms and multiple living areas, set in a rural and peaceful environment suitable for family gatherings and celebrations.
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.
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.
A spacious four-bedroom detached property set in a private farm estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds with unspoilt valley views and a relaxing atmosphere.
A modern holiday home near the east coast of Lincolnshire with four ensuite bedrooms, a large enclosed garden, and a private hot tub, suitable for family holidays and groups.
Helsey Farm Holiday Cottages offer a peaceful countryside retreat in the hamlet of Helsey, Lincolnshire, close to sandy beaches and countryside walks, suitable for families, friends, and dog owners.
A family-friendly holiday park near Chapel St Leonard's beach offering indoor heated pool, kids club, varied entertainment and dining options in a lively coastal setting.
A detached holiday property located on the edge of Salt Marshes within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring spacious accommodation with stunning views over the marsh and sea, surrounded by large gardens, a fruit orchard, and a private tennis court.
Brancaster Beach in Norfolk offers a wide expanse of golden sands ideal for sandcastles, paddling, and tranquil walks. Visitors can explore the ancient Roman fort site Branodunum, enjoy wildlife watching, walk the Norfolk Coast Path, and engage in kite sports. Facilities include accessible toilets, a refreshment kiosk, and parking with some restrictions. Dogs are welcome with controls, making it a family-friendly outdoor destination.
A traditional family holiday house located close to the seafront and sandy beach, with an enclosed south-facing garden and private parking, suitable for up to 7 guests and welcoming two small dogs.
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.
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.
Lambourne House is a spacious countryside farmhouse set in 4.5 acres of landscaped gardens near the east coast, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with private hot tub, shared heated indoor pool, gym, and ample outdoor space.
A rural barn conversion property featuring ground, first and second floors, located close to the River Steeping, near the market town of Wainfleet All Saints and within a short drive of Skegness beach, set in a peaceful countryside and waterside environment suitable for families and groups.
Ings Barn is a converted barn set in the rural village of Thorpe Culvert, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat amid English countryside scenery, with spacious accommodation for families or groups.
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.
This detached farmhouse is located in the village of Fring near the North Norfolk coastline, set peacefully in its own grounds with views across fields and surrounded by natural landscapes including nearby beaches and nature reserves.
Sandringham Gardens is a 60-acre outdoor garden within a royal estate featuring geometric topiary gardens, historic lakes, and diverse plant collections. It offers refreshments and a children's play area, primarily appealing to outdoor garden enthusiasts.
This large Grade II-listed house in the market town of Alford offers peaceful countryside surroundings with easy access to local shops, pubs, cafes, and nearby Sutton-on-Sea beach, set in a family-friendly and scenic environment.
Home Farm Park Lakeside Retreat offers a collection of high quality caravan holiday homes and lodges set in the scenic Lincolnshire countryside near the east coast beaches, providing a peaceful and family-focused environment with a private veranda overlooking a fishing lake and access to onsite dining and activities.
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.
This large, double-fronted Victorian house located in a coastal town offers a family-friendly holiday home just minutes from the beach, featuring multiple living areas, a games room, private hot tub, and garden.
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.
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.
This spacious country estate cottage offers a private and homely retreat set in extensive grounds with historic character, surrounded by natural rural scenery and close to coastal towns.
This detached holiday home in the village of Sedgeford offers spacious and welcoming accommodation for up to eight guests with four bedrooms, located near the Norfolk coast and countryside, suitable for family stays with pets allowed and private garden space.
This accommodation is a spacious Lincolnshire countryside farmhouse offering a peaceful and scenic retreat near nature reserves and quaint villages, blending rustic charm with modern comfort for groups and families.
The Wash at Freiston Shore is a nature reserve offering extensive trails, birdwatching opportunities, and scenic views over saltmarshes and lagoons. Visitors can enjoy wildlife including waders, geese, and hares in a largely outdoor environment with picnic areas and hides.
Holly House is a restored 17th-century cottage in the peaceful village of South Creake, blending heritage character with modern comfort, set in scenic countryside and ideal for families or groups seeking a countryside retreat.
Walnut is a two-storey cottage set in a tranquil countryside setting in Lincolnshire near the coast, offering a family-friendly environment with a courtyard and scenic surroundings.
Allawah House is a spacious, stylish detached property located in a peaceful area near the North Norfolk coastline, offering ample accommodation for families and groups, with access to a garden and close proximity to coastal attractions and amenities.
A lively and friendly modern park in the seaside village of Ingoldmells near Skegness, offering family entertainment and easy access to local attractions.
This cosy, three-storey barn conversion cottage is located near the river bank, set on the owner's arable farm and close to Wainfleet All Saints, offering a peaceful countryside retreat suitable for families and groups.
A family-friendly seaside holiday park offering direct beach access, indoor heated pool with slide, a restaurant bar, children’s entertainment and various sports and leisure activities near Heacham Beach.
This riverside barn conversion located by the River Steeping offers a peaceful and homely setting ideal for families and groups with scenic views and access to cycling and riverside walks.
This spacious cottage is set on one level near a sandy beach and features family-oriented accommodations with a games room, an enclosed garden, and private parking.
This spacious three-bedroom caravan is located in Tingdene Holiday Park, Mablethorpe, with a cosy interior, relaxing decking area, and proximity to local amenities and coastal attractions, suited for families, couples, and groups.
Northolme Hall is a spacious Georgian hall and separate Elizabethan cottage set in peaceful grounds on the outskirts of Wainfleet All Saints, offering accommodation for up to 20 guests in a tranquil rural setting with scenic gardens and shared outdoor recreational facilities.
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.
This detached bungalow is located near miles of sandy beaches with colorful beach huts, providing a peaceful family-friendly self-contained holiday option with wheelchair accessible features and an enclosed garden.
A family-focused accommodation near the beach at Chapel St Leonards offering access to a children’s play area, a bar with entertainment, and a sociable atmosphere in a popular coastal resort setting.
The Old Gatehouse in the coastal village of Heacham is a stylish and luxurious detached property ideal for couples or families, featuring multiple living rooms, bedrooms with flexible bed configurations, and close proximity to the beach and local nature attractions.
The Farmhouse is a historic 200-year-old restored property located outside the centre of Burgh le Marsh, providing a quiet and homely countryside retreat suitable for large groups and families with children.
This barn conversion accommodation is a family-friendly rural property near the coast with a private hot tub, large garden, and space for up to 10 guests including pets.
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.
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.
The West Wing is part of the Sedgeford Hall estate in a rural north Norfolk setting, accommodating up to 15 guests in a historic building with extensive grounds and tranquil countryside surroundings.
This holiday let in the peaceful village of Sloothby, Lincolnshire, offers spacious and luxurious accommodation suitable for large groups and families, combining a tranquil rural setting with access to nearby coastal attractions.
A luxury barn conversion in the Lincolnshire Wolds valley offering spacious ground floor open plan living, six ensuite bedrooms, a private 14ft swim spa, outdoor kitchen, and games room, set in a scenic rural waterside location.
The Granary is a spacious first-floor accommodation set in a peaceful working farm near Louth, Lincolnshire, blending modern comfort with unique historic features in a rural environment surrounded by scenic countryside and nature.
A spacious and stylish detached lodge overlooking the 10th fairway at Kenwick Park Golf Club, ideal for families and friends seeking a private, scenic retreat with child-friendly amenities and a games room.