A family-friendly day out at Sandilands
Are you looking for a perfect place for your family to unleash their spirit of adventure? Sandilands 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.
Planning your family visit
Here's some key information for planning your family visit...
- The car park has baby changing and toilet facilities, including an accessible toilet. It costs 40p to use the facilities, and contactless payment is available. The toilets are open all year round.
- To access the site from the car park, you'll need to climb some steps with a centre handrail.
- The site is relatively flat, but the ground is uneven and has some steep slopes, which may be muddy in places following wet weather. Improving accessibility to the nature reserve is a key goal of our ongoing project.
- There’s plenty of space to play with frisbees and balls, but please be mindful of ground-nesting birds and other wildlife in the long grass.
- SandiDunes café kiosk offers a selection of kids’ drinks and snacks, as well as hot and cold drinks, hot food and sweet treats. There are gluten-free and vegan options available. Please let the team know if you have any allergies or intolerances so they can assist you.
- Friendly dogs on short leads are welcome at Sandilands.
- The entrance to Sandilands is free.
Family-friendly things to do at Sandilands
Space to play and picnic
Sandilands offers vast and sweeping green areas, perfect for outdoor games, leisurely strolls and picnics. What's more, you can even enjoy a refreshing paddle in the sea since we're located right on the Lincolnshire coast.
Creative Kits
Get out into nature and use your senses to discover your creativity at Sandilands. Bring along your preferred art materials or collect a creative kit from SandiDunes café kiosk.
50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾
Join in the fun of National Trust's "50 things to do before you're 11 ¾" bucket list designed for young adventurers. Whether you choose to watch a bird, make friends with a bug, or go exploring in your wellies, Sandilands has plenty to offer. Before you embark on your adventure, be sure to grab your activity book from the SandiDunes café kiosk.
Our top five ‘50 things’ to do at Sandilands this spring are:
No. 16 Wear a wild crown
No. 20 Go paddling
No. 28 Climb a huge hill
No. 33 Go cloud watching
No. 48 Take a friend on a nature adventure
Coming soon at Sandilands
Sensory backpacks
Our sensory backpacks come with a variety of sensory items, such as fidget toys, a magnifying glass, and an ear trumpet, and are suitable for people of all ages with diverse needs.
Eco quest backpacks
Are you looking to unleash your spirit of adventure? Our eco-quest backpack is an easy-to-use kit that allows young explorers to become a ranger for the day and get closer to nature.
The Sandilands eco quest backpacks are supported by the Coastal Community Challenge and the Big Lottery Fund, now called the National Lottery Community Fund.
Capture the moment
As spring arrives, take the opportunity to make memories and reconnect with your loved ones. With the days getting longer and wildlife coming out, don't forget to capture those special moments. If you wish to share your photos on social media, feel free to tag us using #NTSandilands or @NTSandilands. Let's make 2024 a year full of precious memories inspired by nature!