Local Travel
Skegness, a delightful seaside town in Lincolnshire, is easy to get around. Most of the journeys can be done on foot or you can utilise the public transport network or private taxis in the area.
By Foot
Skegness is very accessible by foot. The town has some major roads which provide most routes. Lumley Road is the main shopping road you'll travel down if you arrive at Skegness Railway Station. Grand Parade, AKA Pride Street, is the home of East Coast Pride. Grand Parade to the south naturally becomes South Parade after the Clock Tower and North Parade after Skegness Pier to the North.
Running parallel to Grand Parade is Roman Bank (and becomes the A52) which starts at Skegness Railway Station and goes all the way to Chapel St Leonards (although the road name multiple changes, it's the same road). Burgh Road (which starts as the A158) is the other main route into Skegness which becomes Castleton Boulevard after the Crossroads at the Ship Pub heading towards North Parade.
Although this sounds complicated, it's a simply square that wraps around all of the smaller roads. Just pull out Google Maps or ask a local if you're a bit lost . . .we'll show you the way back. Most places in Skegness are no more than 15 minutes walk away so it's a nice stroll.
By Bus
Every year from Easter to October, Rocky and all his 'Seasider Pals' work hard to ensure visitors to Skegness have a great time. The Seasiders stop at all the key attractions, and their frequent 10-minute service means you can quickly get around Skegness.
A route map is provided at the bottom of this page, which, when clicked, will open a full, detailed PDF of all bus routes in Skegness and the surrounding areas.
By Taxi
Skegness does not have any mobile application-based taxi businesses such as Uber. Most taxis will need to be phoned to make a booking, or you can use one of the taxi ranks in the area. Taxis will operate on a metered basis and, during East Coast Pride, are expected to be busy; therefore, planning your journeys and making reservations is strongly advised.
Car Parking in Skegness
Parking in Skegness, especially during popular events like the East Coast Pride, requires some planning as the town's parking facilities can get quite busy. Unlike larger cities, Skegness doesn't feature parking brands like NCP or Q-Park. Instead, most parking options are council-operated car parks.
These council-run car parks are strategically located throughout the town, providing convenient access to various attractions and amenities. However, during high-profile events like East Coast Pride, these car parks tend to fill up quickly due to the influx of visitors. It's advisable to arrive early to secure a spot or consider alternative transportation options.
Given the limited parking and the popularity of such events, visitors might also want to explore other parking solutions, such as local private car parks or street parking where available, keeping in mind any restrictions or time limits.
