Why Skegness is perfect for a dog-friendly holiday
The cliché rings true to any dog-owning family – they really are man’s best friend. And dogs love holidays, so why not bring them with you on a dog-friendly holiday to sunny Skegness?
The town and surrounding region has plenty of experiences for you and your dogs, including pet-friendly pubs, beaches, and walks. These doggy delights are just a stone’s throw from our Skegness Holiday Park, the perfect place to stay with your furry friend. Here are a few of the canine charms available.
Dog-friendly beaches
In short, all the beaches in the vicinity are dog-friendly, except for the stretch of the Central Beach between the pier and lifeguard station during the summer months. There are still plenty of places to exercise your pet beyond the lifeguard tower and along the stretch of small beaches that extends north as far as Mablethorpe. The pier itself is also accessible to dogs but do keep them on their lead.
The quietest beaches, where dogs can run free chasing balls or romping in the sea, include Anderby Creek, with its windswept dunes, and Ingoldmells' large expanses of gently sloping sand.
If you visit the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve to the south of the town, you’re welcome to bring your dog, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbing the wildlife too much!
Dog-friendly pubs
The Sea View
As its name suggests, you’ll have a lovely view of the North Sea while you sup and dine with your pooch at the Sea View. Dogs are welcome inside too (just not on the furniture!)
Seathorne Arms
Further up the coastal road, the Seathorne Arms is popular for its large patio, great choice of real ales and dog friendly attitude. They aren’t currently doing meals, so pop in for a pint after a walk on the beach.
The Lookout Public House
One of the best coastal views are offered by this beachfront venue, in which dogs are welcome. Food scores highly here too, and it’s right by the beach, which is so convenient!
The Vine Hotel
A short walk or drive south of Haven Skegness is the quiet Vine Hotel, with its picturesque beer garden, where dogs can sit in the shade, take a drink, or perhaps even beg a tasty scrap or two. This is another great place to eat and to get away from the summer frenzy of the beach.
We’ve only highlighted four venues here, but in fact most Skegness pubs and bars are dog friendly because it’s understood how popular the town is as a holiday draw for families with pets. If in doubt, simply ask.
Great walks for dogs
Aside from the beaches, there are other trails and parks where you can exercise your animals. Popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts is the Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, where there’s a four-mile loop you can enjoy with your dog on a lead.
If you want to stay close to the beach, we’d recommend a circuit of the boating lake and lagoon, slightly over a mile in circumference. For something a bit more epic, there’s a 9.5-mile Poacher Line Railway walk, which begins at the Skegness Railway Station and heads via a system of backstreets and footpaths to Burgh-le-Marsh, at around four miles, then on to Wainfleet.
The town council has produced handy guides to this and other local walks, which you can pick up from the foyer of the Embassy Theatre.
Natureland
The Skegness seal sanctuary, Natureland, perhaps surprisingly is dog-friendly, so long as you keep your pets on the lead and under control.
Your pooch may enjoy meeting these whiskered cousins, as well as meerkats, alpacas and other birds, beasts, and insects in what is one of the town’s greatest family attractions.
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Pre-loved holiday homes from £14,995 with free site fees - UPDATED 6 February 2025
Offer is applicable to new customer purchases made through Haven from 1 January 2025, completing by 31 December 2025.
Offer excludes part-exchanges or private sales. Available on new & pre-owned holiday homes at the following selected parks only: Burnham-On-Sea, Cleethorpes Beach, Craig Tara, Far Grange, Haggerston Castle, Marton Mere, The Orchards and Wild Duck.
A credit equivalent to the value of your site fees due during the 2025 season will be applied to your account balance on completion of your purchase for use against your running costs e.g. utilities, after-sale add-ons e.g storage boxes or site fees. It cannot be applied to your purchase or refunded in cash.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
*New holiday homes from £29,995 – UPDATED 17 January 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a new 2-bedroom Willerby Ellerton holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 17 January 2025, price is available at Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, The Orchards, Quay West, Skegness and Wild Duck. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 17 January 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 17 January 2025, price is available at Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Haggerston Castle, Quay West, Skegness, The Orchards and Wild Duck. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset for 7 years’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
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An example of how ‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset for 7 years’ operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £667.08 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £673.17. The monthly difference equates to £23.17, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
New holiday homes from £32,795
Holiday home price is for a new 3-bedroom ABI New Horizon holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 22 April 2024, price is available at Skegness only.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.