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A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast
Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
SandiDunes café kiosk is located at the northern tip of the reserve, serving a range of take-away hot and cold food and drink. Limited outdoor seating available. Open daily from 10am - 3pm.
Friendly dogs on short leads are welcome at Sandilands.
The car park is adjacent to former clubhouse. Please note there is a height barrier in place (1.95 metres). National Trust members get FREE parking when presenting their membership card at SandiDunes café kiosk.
Sandilands has some steps, steep slopes, and uneven terrain, which may be muddy in places following wet weather. Improving accessibility to the nature reserve is a key goal of the ongoing project.
Located just off the A52, coast road, signposted Sandilands.
Parking: Parking is available in the car park next to the former clubhouse. National Trust members get FREE parking when presenting their membership card at SandiDunes café Kiosk.
Sat Nav: Use LN12 2SE. The car park is adjacent to the former clubhouse.
The closest railway station to Sandilands is Skegness station (11 miles away).
Regular buses, passing close to National Trust Sandilands, run from Skegness and Mablethorpe, Monday to Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays). The bus stop for Stagecoach no.59 is located on Sea Lane, just under one mile walk from the northern tip of the nature reserve.
Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
Sandilands is a two-pawprint-rated place, showing we're a good National Trust place to visit with your dog.
Explore the nature and wildlife of the Lincolnshire coast with a school or group visit to Sandilands that will ignite imaginations. Email sandilands@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.
National Trust Sandilands will become a new nature reserve where we will protect wildlife and create an evergreen nature experience for you to enjoy. It's already a special place to take a walk and is accessible 365 days a year.
Working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, this stretch of coastline running from Sandilands down to Chapel St Leonards includes beaches, nature reserves, walking routes and more. Enjoy sandy beaches and beautiful big skies, and look for coastal birds including avocet, redshank and marsh harrier.
Discover the beauty of nature on a refreshing walk through Sandilands. Our weekly wellness walks are the perfect activity for all abilities, providing an opportunity to unwind and connect with nature. Join us every Monday at 10 am and immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of the great outdoors.
Take a welcome break at our temporary outdoors café located at the northern tip of the reserve. The cafe serves a range of take-away snacks and hot/cold drinks. Limited seating available.
Find out what's new in nature this Easter at Sandilands. Follow the family-friendly trail and complete the spring-themed activities to claim your chocolate prize.
Sandilands, on the Lincolnshire coast, is the ultimate destination to ignite your child's love for nature, with stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. You’re bound to create memories to cherish for years to come.
Discover springtime on the Lincolnshire coast. The days are getting longer and wildlife is starting to emerge. Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk as you watch the waves crash onto the shore and catch the clouds rolling across the horizon over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The National Trust at Sandilands is celebrating the approval of plans to create a wetland nature reserve and multi-purpose visitor hub on the Lincolnshire coastline, with work set to begin late summer 2024.
A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.
Explore Gunby Hall and Gardens when you stay in this estate cottage set within its parklands.
A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sandilands on an Easter trail.
Immerse yourself in the outdoors on this looped walk through Sandilands. Approximately 3 miles long.
Looking for a fun and healthy activity for you and your furry friend? Join us on a monthly dog walk at Sandilands, led by experienced dog trainer Debbie Crummey.
Immerse yourself in nature on this looped walk through Sandilands. Approximately 3 miles long.
Help your local marine life for World Earth Day by coming along to our beach clean.
Explore the local area on this free guided walk. Approximately 6 miles long.
Help your local marine life for World Ocean Day by coming along to our beach clean.
The National Trust is embarking on an exciting new project to transform the former golf course at Sandilands to create a year-round nature experience for everyone.
Working in partnership with the Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park, we plan to create new habitat for a variety of wildlife, especially migrating birds such as black-tailed godwit, spotted redshank and spoonbills, along with breeding birds like snipe, lapwings and oystercatchers.
Our vision for this new reserve is to provide a space where everyone can enjoy the benefits of being in nature. We’re delighted to have this opportunity as the Lincolnshire coast is one of the most important stretches of the English coastline for wildlife as a stop-over on the ‘fly-way’ migration route. We plan to create an amazing place for people to immerse themselves in nature and really connect with the wonders the Lincolnshire coast has to offer.
The National Trust has shared concerns about National Grid's plans to build a new high-voltage electricty transmission line between Grimsby and Walpole.
The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.