Butlins Caravan Village

There's so much to do back at the park that you may not venture out to explore the local area straight away – but when you do, there’s plenty of fun to be had nearby. That starts with a bit of time on the beach, of course, but may well then continue with a 15-minute walk up to Fantasy Island, a theme park packed full of rollercoasters, rides and attractions for all ages. After that, it’s a short drive to Skegness (five minutes) to see the cute residents of Natureland Seal Sanctuary, take a peek underwater at Skegness Aquarium and have a classic seaside day full of donkey rides, pier strolls and fish and chips. For other outings nearby, try Hardy’s Animal Farm (five minutes), sign up for a beachy horse ride at Orchard Farm Equestrian (10 minutes) or venture a little way inland to marvel at the old planes of Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and go on safari through the Wolds Wildlife Park (both half an hour).