Attractions in Mablethorpe

The beach has been cleaned up and the sand train running up to the seal sanctuary was great fun, splashing along the shallows. We enjoyed seeing the seals and visited when they were preparing to release a recovered seal back to the sea. We liked the dinosaur time line walk, and the other animals too. The Lynx are awesome, and there is a cafe and a gift shop too. I got one of the parrots talking to me and dancing! The children liked the monkeys best, but I liked the snowy owls. Definitely straight out of Harry Potter films.

Situated near one of the scummiest beaches in Lincolnshire, no wonder these seals need a sanctuary. Looking part fish, part mammal, these sad-eyed creatures are more than mere whale-food, and they are brought here to convalesce after being picked up along the coast. The first thing to greet you as you enter is the vetinary centre with a small pool, home to a couple of ailing seal pups. The animal gardens aren't just about seals, however. At one time this was just a zoo. It has rebranded itself as a rescue centre and placed a lot more emphasis on providing vetinary care. But it has kept some of the style of a zoo, with animals and birds on ...  Read the complete review