neighbouring areas
| Boston | Gainsborough | Horncastle | Sleaford |
| Bourne | Grantham | Lincoln | Spalding |
Skegness is situated on the northern side of the Wash, just one hour’s drive from the historic city of Lincoln and close to the beautiful countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds. In 1936 Billy Butlin opened his first holiday company in Skegness, which is what many people associate the town with. Local estate agents in Skegness say the terrain of the town is level and ideal for people who have difficulty with mobility. Much thought has been given to provide disabled access to all amenities and accordingly, Skegness is popular with retirees. There must be very few residential locations in the UK that can provide a gentler quality of life, a fine clean environment, and an excellent place to live than that of Skegness. With a choice of the bustle of the town, or the solitude of the countryside, the possibilities are limitless. Some of the most sought after properties for sale in Skegness are located on Gibraltar Road, close to the nature reserve and a popular golf course.
Amenities for properties in Skegness
The heart of shopping in Skegness is in Lumley Road, where a variety of both small and larger shops are situated. Skegness is not a traditional market town, but does have a small semi-covered market located in Briar Way. There are several food malls situated in various locations throughout the town. Some of the smaller shops are open seven days a week up to 10pm. Between the beach and the promenade, there are acres of beautiful gardens that have the admiration of the county. People looking to buy property in Skegness will discover that some of the biggest attractions of Skegness are the fresh clean air, the miles of safe, extensive golden beaches, and the clean sea.
Transport for Skegness
The town is served by Skegness railway station, which is the terminus for a line from Boston. By road, Skegness is easily accessible from London via the A1 or M11, from the Midlands via the A52 or A158, and from the North via the M180 - A16.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Skegness, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Boston, Sleaford and Lincoln.