“Da dunes run run run, da dunes run run” - for miles, in fact, on the massive stretch of uncrowded beach at Golden Sands Holiday Park (sing it loud, with all that lovely space it won’t be a problem to find a spot where nobody can hear you...).
Our heart stood still when we saw the array of family activities on offer at this fun-packed Haven site in Mablethorpe. Golden Sands Holiday Park has something for everyone, from dodgems, a high ropes course and go karting for the gilded youth, to more leisurely pursuits for golden oldies, such as cycling, archery and fishing (the two coarse fishing lakes are well stocked with bream, carp and the like).
There are spacious indoor and outdoor pools (both with super-whizzy flumes that will put the kids in a spin), all sorts of exciting activities in the free children’s clubs, trampolines, bouncy castles, crazy golf, bowling and much more. Many of these activities come free; for others, you’ll need to pay a moderate fee (usually £5 or £6 - for best value, buy a “pay as you go” Activity Pass when you book).
The buzz continues into the evenings, with non-stop free entertainment in the Live Lounge, including music, cabaret and comedy. Whenever you need a pit stop, there’s a good range of restaurants on site: a café bar and grill, a fish and chip shop, and a pizza place.
All in all, a golden opportunity for an action-packed family holiday...
Nearby attractions and activities
Right on the doorstep is the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary, which has exotic and predatory birds, chinchillas and genets as well as the rescued seals (guests can also see a large colony of wild seals at nearby Donna Nook). Mablethorpe is a classic British seaside resort with a fun fair, boating lake and miniature railway, as well as a regular farmers’ market (other good options for markets include Alford and Lincoln).
For more seaside fun, try lively Skegness - just outside is Fantasy Island theme park, with rides and amusements for all weathers - or Cleethorpes, where you can pick up the steam railway for an atmospheric journey along the shoreline, and find other exciting rides for all ages, including some screaming white knuckle affairs, at the Pleasure Island Theme Park.
For more natural thrills, make for the Lincolnshire Wolds (one of the country’s certified Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty), or the large nature reserve at Gibraltar Point, near Skegness - it’s home to a wide range of sea birds, and the massive over-wintering populations frequently offer a dramatic spectacle. Or you could simply enjoy the splendour of the Lincolnshire coastline and picturesque seaside villages such as Moggs Eye, Saltfleetby and Crook Bank.
Finally, the historic city of Lincoln is well worth a visit for a gawp at the stunning cathedral that dominates the skyline (take a rooftop tour - free for kids under five - for a spell-binding view across the surrounding countryside). There’s also a Norman Castle to explore, plus museums, galleries and shops.
Attractions near Golden Sands Holiday Park
National Trust
- Gunby Hall (12.4 miles)
- Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel (13.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Golden Sands Holiday Park
Mablethorpe Town (1.0 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Sutton-On-Sea (3.2 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Moggs Eye (6.5 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
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Great place for young families ludewyk (Family with older children, 1 review, 2 photos)
Liked: Hard standing pitches were superb, loads of room. Waste water, Fresh water & electricity all on the pitch. We had an awning, 4m windbreak & a 5m windbreak plus our V50 Volvo and there must have been at least 20ft between pitch sites. Disliked: Showers- Men's scalding & Women's ice cold (Baltic my wife said). |
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Great family holiday vickylouisebrettrobinson (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Good range of facilities for the entire family. The kids enjoyed the free soft play area. Disliked: It was extremely windy & got quite cold at night. I was surprised that we needed warm jumpers due to the cold wind! |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Very large (over 200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Mablethorpe Coach Station — 1.2mi
Sutton on Sea: Broadway Coach Stop — 3.3mi
Huttoft (Lincs): Parish Hall Coach Stop — 6.3mi
- Train stations
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Skegness Rail Station — 15.1mi
Thorpe Culvert Rail Station — 16.2mi
Havenhouse Rail Station — 16.7mi
- Ferry ports
- Hull Ferry Terminal — 34.4mi
- Airports
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Humberside Airport — 29.2mi
Directions
Sat Nav: LN12 1QL
Head towards Mablethorpe on the Licolnshire coast. From the town centre turn left onto the seafront road towards the North End. Golden Sands is situated along this road on the left.
Permitted arrival time
From 12 noon
Cancellation policy
Should you wish to cancel your holiday please call the customer care department immediately on 0871 230 1908, and they will advise you of the procedure.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Full balance payment for your holiday is due no later than 10 weeks before the start of your holiday, or as soon as possible if your holiday is for within 10 weeks. Please contact us using the contact details in your Pitchup.com confirmation, allowing at least 24 hours for your booking to be processed.
Please note that balance reminders will not be sent. If the balance is not received by the due date the holiday will be treated as cancellation and any monies will be forfeited.
Cards accepted on the park
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Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
We do not allow gazebos, pup tents and awnings with annexes or sleeping in awnings.
The holidays we offer have been designed with families and couples in mind. Therefore bookings by persons 21 years of age or under are not accepted unless they are a family booking. Bookings by groups of singles are not accepted.
Check availability at Golden Sands Holiday Park…
Grass pitch measuring approx. 6.4m x 6.4m without electric hook-up - 2 heated shower blocks with 21 WC's, 14 showers, baby changing, hairdryers and shaving points (not 13amp 3 pin plug connection) - 2 family rooms with baby changing - Separate WC and shower for disabled guests - 2 covered ...
Max. persons: 8x
Grass pitch measuring approx. 6.4m x 6.4m with 16-amp electric hook-up - 2 heated shower blocks with 21 WC's, 14 showers, baby changing, hairdryers and shaving points (not 13amp 3 pin plug connection) - 2 family rooms with baby changing - Separate WC and shower for disabled guests - 2 ...
Max. persons: 8x
