Skegness Beach
Lincolnshire, England
One of the biggest, flattest sandy beaches on the English east coast, stretching for miles with dunes backing much of its length.
One of the biggest, flattest sandy beaches on the English east coast, stretching for miles with dunes backing much of its length. The sheer scale of open sand at low tide makes it an easy choice for large-scale digging projects without ever feeling crowded, even on a busy summer day.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Fine to medium grain
Tides
A very large tidal range exposes an enormous stretch of firm sand at low tide, shrinking to a narrower beach close to the dunes at high tide.
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At a Glance
| Nearest town | Skegness |
|---|---|
| Region | Lincolnshire, England |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets, Café, Lifeguard |
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Dig Guides for Skegness Beach
Tailored advice for every hole type on a Flat Sandy Beach.
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Spiral Vortex Pool
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Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day