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Sun readers’ favourite family attractions in Lincolnshire’s seaside resorts

Plus, the lesser-known theme park that's also home to Europe’s largest seven-day market

If you’re off to the Lincolnshire coast with the kids, you’ll be pleased to hear that you’ll have a whole host of family-friendly attractions at your fingertips.

Of course, if the weather plays ball then there’s nothing quite like a day at the beach, with buckets and spades to hand.

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if the weather plays ball then there’s nothing quite like a day at the beach in Lincolnshire, but if it rains there is plenty more to do tooCredit: Getty
Mabelthorpe Seal Sanctuary rehabilitates sick and injured seals, 50 metres from the beachCredit: Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuar

When you book a £9.50 Holiday, you also have the added bonus of fun family events and activities included on-site, from indoor pools to evening entertainment. 

But if you do fancy venturing out, there’s tons for your whole brood to do.

From bottle-feeding calves at a kid-friendly farm to discovering the history of the Magna Carta, Lincolnshire is home to a wide range of attractions the whole family will enjoy.

We asked Sun readers and local experts for their favourite family attractions in Lincolnshire, and have suggested some of our own and highly-rated options.

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Here’s your handy guide to follow… 

For animal lovers

Budding naturalists will love exploring some of Lincolnshire’s wildlife attractions.

Sun reader Linda McDonnell, 71, from Lincoln, recommends the and Wildlife Centre, saying: “It’s very interesting – and there is more than seals to see.

"You also have other animals like parrots (Australian cockatiels), lemurs and reptiles.”

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Another option for wildlife lovers is , suggested by Sarah Al-Aidi, General Manager at Southview Holiday Park.

Sarah said: “It isn't as well known as some other family attractions like Fantasy Island.

"They have interesting animals like Bengal tigers and white lions. You can make it a whole day out and it's great for the whole family.”

The park’s family-friendly touches include a children’s play area and kids will love the “snax shack” where you can buy treats for the parrots and meerkats (£2) and feed them.

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