Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

Sandilands

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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Drone image of Sandilands ahead of conservation work beginning on the site

Café
SandiDunes café kiosk is located at the northern tip of the reserve, serving a range of take-away hot and cold food and drink. Limited outdoor seating available. Open daily from 10am to 4pm until Sun 27 Oct. Starting Mon 28 Oct, open daily from 10am to 3pm.
Dogs allowed
Friendly dogs on short leads are welcome at Sandilands.
Dogs allowed - more information
Car park
The car park is adjacent to former clubhouse. Please note there is a height barrier in place (1.95 metres). Park with PayByPhone, download the app or call 0330 060 4037, using location code: 806355. National Trust members park for free - just scan your card at SandiDunes café. Parking charges apply 8am-6pm, seven days a week. No overnight parking.
Car park - more information
Toilet
Available in the main car park.
Visitors to Sandilands should expect some inclines and uneven terrain, which may be muddy in places after wet weather. Improving accessibility to the site is a primary objective of the Sandilands project.
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.
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.
Changing Places
Available in the main car park, requires a radar key.
Steps/uneven terrain
Sandilands has some steps, steep slopes, and uneven terrain, which may be muddy in places following wet weather. Improving accessibility to the nature reserve is a key goal of the ongoing project.
Designated parking
There are two designated accessible parking spaces at the top of the road adjacent to the main car park entrance leading to the seafront, as well as designated accessible parking in the main car park. Vehicles displaying a blue badge are exempt from charges.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Located just off the A52, coast road, signposted Sandilands.
Parking: Park with PayByPhone at National Trust Sandilands. Download the app before travelling from www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 060 4037, using location code: 806355. National Trust members park for free - just scan your card at SandiDunes café. Parking fee: Free up to 2 hours (please use the PayByPhone app to obtain your free ticket) or £2 all day. Parking charges apply 8am-6pm, seven days a week. No overnight parking.
Sat Nav: Use LN12 2SE. The car park is adjacent to the former clubhouse.
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

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