Skegness Natureland – review
We had our first visit to Skegness Natureland when visiting family so thought I’d share our review.
This was Elsie’s first visit to Skegness so we made a day of it – fish and chips for lunch and then a trip to Skegness Natureland and then cake and a sit down before popping into a few shops.
Because we visited Skegness Natureland in March, we were able to buy discounted tickets for winter and Steve’s parents kindly treated us all.
And with Elsie not yet turned three, she was free – result.
With tickets purchased for us all, (Steve’s parents, Emma, James and Amelia and the three of us) we made our way through.
First up, we went to look at the seals and the baby seals.
Elsie was squealing with delight but was disappointed she couldn’t get in and swim with them! She kept asking if she could, bless her.
Steve’s dad and our niece Amelia, fed one of the hungry and friendly goats which Elsie found very funny.
We noticed the penguins weren’t in their usual home as they were on “holiday” so we went on a hunt to find them.
Due to avian flu, the penguins are currently housed in a nice enclosure inside to keep them safe – they looked happy on their “holiday”!
After seeing the penguins, we popped into the gift shop to buy a couple of bits to remember our visit.
Elsie enjoyed the aquarium and the reptile house.
Before we headed out and onto Artisan Coffee Design for a much-needed sit down and cake, I headed to the toilets.
I am happy to report the toilets were really clean and the cubicles were large – ideal for families plenty of space to wrangle toddlers! Steve’s dad said the men’s toilets were nice and clean too.
My overall thoughts on Skegness Natureland
This was my first visit to Skegness Natureland but it wasn’t for my in-laws or my husband.
We all agreed it was looking a little tired – we expect this may be because of the toll of the pandemic.
Hopefully, it’ll get a bit of a spruce up in time for a busy summer season.
The toilets both men’s and women’s were really clean which is good.
Elsie and Amelia really enjoyed themselves which is absolutely the main thing.
Because it was March, some of the animals were hibernating and some don’t come out till a little later in the year; so a visit might take longer during the summer months.
We thought we might spend a couple of hours there but we didn’t spend a huge amount of time looking round everywhere.
I wouldn’t think even in the summer that you’d spend a huge amount of time during your visit so bare that in mind.
Other families looked like they were enjoying themselves too.
Where is Skegness Natureland?
Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary
North Parade
Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 1DB
Telephone: 01754 764 345
Skegness Natureland ticket information
There’s no booking system, so if you just turn up on the day, you can pay upon entry.
Ticket prices for winter 2022 (correct at time of publication).
- Adult (16+) £6.75
- Children (2 and under FREE) £5.00
- Senior Citizens (60+) £5.50
- Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children £23.50
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