Sandilands

Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast

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

Opening times
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Wooden boardwalks at Sandilands Nature Reserve.

Café
The Flyway Café is open daily* from 10am - 4pm. *Excluding Christmas Day.
Car park
The car park is adjacent to the Café. Please note there is a height barrier in place (1.95 metres). Open 8am-6pm, seven days a week. No overnight parking. Parking charges: Members, free (please register); Non-members, charges apply. JustPark location code: 80667.
Car park - more information
Dogs allowed
Friendly dogs on short leads are welcome at Sandilands.
Dogs allowed - more information
Electric vehicle charging point
There are six electric vehicle charging points along with two accessible electric vehicle charging points located in the car park. Chargers can be accessed using the mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website to download the app in advance of your visit.
Electric vehicle charging point - more information
Family friendly
Enjoy play along the way with toys from the beach toy library located at the northern tip of the site.
Picnic area
A number of picnic benches are available throughout the site. Please help look after the reserve by taking rubbish home with you or using the bins provided on site.
Picnic area - more information
Toilet
Available in the main car park open 9am - 5pm (March - October), 9am - 4pm (November - February).
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. Open 9am - 5pm (March - October), 9am - 4pm (November - February).
Designated parking
There are eight designated accessible parking spaces in addition to two accessible electric vehicle charging points 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.
Level access to food outlet
Level access/terrain
An accessible footpath runs throughout the site, however grass paths may have uneven terrain and be muddy following wet weather.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Trampers available for hire. To book please email Sandilands@nationaltrust.org.uk, a minimum of 48 hours ahead of your visit.
Ramped access/slopes
Seating available
Wheelchairs available
A beach wheelchair is available for hire. To book please email Sandilands@nationaltrust.org.uk, a minimum of 48 hours ahead of your visit.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
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 beach huts.
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

Planning your visit

What's on at Sandilands

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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.

Trampers and beach wheelchair at Sandilands

Visiting Sandilands with your dog

Sandilands is a two-pawprint-rated place, showing we're a good National Trust place to visit with your dog.

Visitor dog walking at Ickworth, Suffolk

Group and school visits to Sandilands

Explore the nature and wildlife of the Lincolnshire coast with a group or school visit to Sandilands. Email sandilands@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

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Sandilands map

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Plans for the future

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Whether you enjoy the outdoors, welcoming visitors or getting closer to wildlife, discover volunteering opportunities at Sandilands Nature Reserve.

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