Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

Sandilands

A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast

Roman Bank, Sandilands nr Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ

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Stunning image of Sandilands shows progress in March 2025

Visitors to Sandilands can expect some uneven ground and gentle inclines, with areas that may become muddy after wet weather. Work is already underway to create accessible pathways, as improving access for all is a key priority of the Sandilands project. We’re committed to making this special place welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Sandilands - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Available in the main car park, requires a radar key.
Changing Places
Available in the main car park, requires a radar key.
Designated parking
There are two designated accessible parking spaces at the top of the road adjacent to the main car park entrance leading to the seafront, as well as designated accessible parking in the main car park. Vehicles displaying a blue badge are exempt from charges.
Drop-off point
The drop-off point is located at the top of the road adjacent to the main car park entrance, leading to the seafront.
Steps/uneven terrain
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.
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By road
Located just off the A52, coast road, signposted Sandilands.
Parking: Car park open 8am-6pm, seven days a week. No overnight parking.
Sat Nav: Use LN12 2SE. The car park is adjacent to the former clubhouse.
By train
The closest railway station to Sandilands is Skegness station (11 miles away).
By bus
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
01754890102
sandilands@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 8 August 2025
Asset	Opening time
Nature Reserve	Dawn - Dusk
Car Park	08:00 - 18:00

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Drone image of Sandilands ahead of conservation work beginning on the site

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Accessibility at Sandilands

The National Trust is for everyone. We want every visitor to have a great experience with us, and we are always working to improve the accessibility of the places we care for.

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A family-friendly day out at Sandilands

Sandilands, on the Lincolnshire coast, is a captivating haven where children fall in love with nature. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and teeming with diverse wildlife, it's the perfect place for young explorers to connect with the great outdoors.

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School and group visits to Sandilands

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.

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