Why visit Lincolnshire?
The Lincolnshire Wolds
Check out the chalk hills and claylands in England's loftiest part between Kent and Yorkshire when staying at campsites in Lincolnshire. The long-distance Viking Way cuts through this 216-square-metre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, leading from tiny Rutland to the huge Humber Bridge. Nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest – parcels of land that are far from the bright lights of cities for dark-sky camping – are sprinkled around too.
Stellar seaside resorts
To the east of the Wolds, select from seaside resorts like Skegness, Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes for a beachside break. These are the county's three main coastal settlements, each with a different feel. Want to fly high on fairground rides at Fantasy Island? Set off for Skegness. Rather rest on golden sands? Mosey around Mablethorpe (or the scenic Sutton on Sea). Fancy travelling on a traditional light railway? Cleethorpes is for you.
Fabulous food
Traditional British grub is on the table while camping in Lincolnshire; when on holiday in the home of the sausage, sampling locally made pork products is a must. Lincolnshire poacher cheese is another tasty treat to try, along with plum bread – a type of currant-stuffed loaf. Find these culinary delights at food markets in towns such as Alford (on Tuesdays and Fridays), Boston (the third Wednesday of the month), Bourne (Thursdays and Saturdays) and Spalding (the first Saturday of each month).
The top things to do in Lincolnshire
Not sure what you're looking to do in Lincolnshire? Try these attractions.
* Get far-reaching city views from the old walls of Lincoln Castle
* Visit the International Bomber Command Centre to pay your respects to the 57,861 WWII personnel who lost their lives
* Sun yourself on Skegness’ long and sandy beach before gambling your pennies away on the pier’s amusements
* Coo over the dogs of the sea at the Natureland Seal Sanctuary
* Dawdle among the deer in the parklands of the National Trust’s Belton House
Delve deeper into Lincolnshire
Heaps of history
You can learn about Lincolnshire’s archaeology and art at The Collection museum and gallery in Lincoln, the capital of the county, before catching a concert at the cracking cathedral. This building – formerly the world’s tallest – also houses a copy of the Magna Carta, the foundation text of modern democracy. The Museum of Lincoln Life is where the first ever tank was dreamt up, while the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre delves into WW2 history on the site of an old airfield.
Grand gardens and country parks
Discover how the county’s elite lived at the elegant Elsham Gardens before breathing in sweet scents at the Springtime Cherry Blossom just outside Doddington Hall. In Spilsby’s Gunby Gardens, you can wander among wildflowers or find a peaceful walled area to yourself. Woolsthorpe Manor, meanwhile, still has the original 400-year-old tree that dropped an apple on Sir Isaac Newton’s head, triggering his scientific theories about gravity.
Animal attractions
Avid animal fan? Meet retired beasts of burden at Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary or get up close and personal with birds of prey at Rushmoor Farm Park and Falconry Centre. To catch a glimpse of various winged species out in the wild, head to the fenlands while camping in Lincolnshire or the coastal Gibraltar Point nature reserve. As well as being a habitat for birds, Donna Nook also has a sizable colony of grey seals.
Here’s how
Browse our filters – all 80+ of them – to locate the loveliest Lincolnshire campsites. Whether you want a dog-friendly place to stay or a family park with a play area, there’s a spot to suit.
Alternatively, ditch the tent and browse caravan sites in Lincolnshire or glamping getaways (we’ve got yurts, bell tents, lodges, shepherd’s huts and more). If you’re roving around the UK in a rolling home, you might like to take a look at our touring caravan sites in Lincolnshire.
You could also try wild camping – the legal way – at a back-to-basics park or on a simple farm site deep in the countryside. Make sure there are showers and toilets available if that’s a key consideration for you.
And it’s worth perusing our most popular filters as well:
* Campsites in Lincolnshire with electric pitches
* Lincolnshire campsites with fully serviced pitches
* Campsites in Lincolnshire with a bar or clubhouse
* Camping in Lincolnshire with campfires allowed
* Adults-only campsites in Lincolnshire
Love Lincolnshire but fancy trying somewhere new? Norfolk’s got the winding waterways of the Broads National Park, while Cambridgeshire has fabulous fenlands to explore.
But before you get the tent out of the attic, check out our camping guide for all things pitching up. We’ve got the ultimate advice on finding the perfect site for beginners, as well as a round-up of the top seven ways to bag yourself a budget break.
