Looking for a day out with the family, a romantic escape or simply to get active outdoors? If you’ve never explored the North East Lincolnshire coast before, make it this summer! 

Four miles of golden sand, shallow waters and bursting with Victorian charm, Cleethorpes is not only rich in seaside heritage but boasts beautiful nature reserves and country parks, the best of coast and country. 

This seaside resort and its beaches has been a magnet for tourists since the arrival of the railway in 1863 and while it retains plenty of traditional attractions, it offers modern appeal with plenty of water sports, great food and drink and stunning wildlife. 

The coastline is sliced into four stretches, the North and Central Proms, Marine Embankment and the wonderfully named Humberside Fitties from which there are great views of World War II forts that straddle the river Humber, on a clear day you can see across to the beautiful Spurn Point estuary. 

If you’re bringing the kids, the soft sand is perfect for sandcastles, but make memories on the donkey rides, shell collecting and riding the Lollipop land train along the seafront. Don’t miss Cleethorpes Light Railway, one of the UK’s oldest, providing fun for all ages for more than 75 years. 

Get out on the water stand up paddleboarding, sea kayaking or kite boarding, all equipment is on hand in a local session. If you’d rather a little more relaxation, join a beach yoga class, take a sunset stroll or cycle on the prom.  

The prom, road and a footpath run the entire length of Cleethorpes’ beaches, from the North Prom via Central Prom to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre when it becomes a bridal way with cycle, walking and land train lanes. 

No break away is complete without investing in a few souvenirs,  you’ll find plenty of choice here. Aside from the high street brands, browse the independent stores at Sea View Quarter or the stores in St Peter’s Avenue, the town’s bustling high street. 

For mouth-watering food and drink, step no further. 

Lincolnshire has an international reputation for food, fish and farming, so it’s no surprise that our region is home to some of the best food and drink producers.  Many establishments feature Lincolnshire produce including our famous Grimsby Fish & Chips. Or try Grimsby smoked fish, a local delicacy.  

Fancy a round of golf? North East Lincolnshire has some great courses including the links course at Cleethorpes Golf Club, parkland courses at Grimsby Golf Course, Waltham Windmill or Laceby Manor Golf Resort, most accept non-member players. 

This area also boasts more than 50 parks and open spaces, fish at Cleethorpes Country Park, wander the woodland or have a picnic at Victorian People’s Park. Grab your binoculars and check out the wildlife from the sand dunes or RSPB Tetney Marshes with its amazing wildflower meadow, particularly vibrant in June with its spectacular display of orchids. 

Just along the coast is Donna Nook nature reserve, a major draw for wildlife not least the grey seals which arrive to give birth to their pups in the Salt Marsh. 

Whatever time of year you visit, the Humber Estuary is always a hive of activity and a staging post for migratory birds. From wild birds to commercial shipping, the mud flats, dunes and sand banks at this Site of Special Scientific Interest feature a rich biodiversity.  Thousands of wetland birds feed and roost here, look out for Sanderlings from the Arctic, Ringer Plovers from Greenland and Canada, black-tipped red bills and oystercatchers. 

Explore the award winning fishing heritage centre in Grimsby, tuck into the best fish and chips, visit Immingham, the last departure point for the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower ship or head to the Lincolnshire Wolds, right on the doorstep - coast, country and history, a trip to the North East Lincolnshire coastline packs a very big punch. 

This campaign has been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council and Discover North East Lincolnshire