The coastal town with one of the UK’s prettiest beaches just 3 hours from London
- UK Hidden Gems
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
With summer just around the corner, people in London might be thinking about heading to the seaside in places like Brighton, Margate or Southend-on-Sea for a fun day out in the sun.
But if you fancy trying somewhere different, there’s a quiet seaside town about three hours from London that has one of the prettiest beaches in the country.
This hidden spot in Lincolnshire is a real treat, with long sandy beaches, clear blue sea and a lively pier to explore.
It’s even won awards – the beach has been named the second best in the UK by Trainline, and it’s often given both the Seaside Award and the Blue Flag Award for being clean and safe.
The beach goes on for miles, making it perfect for a long walk, sunbathing, or letting kids build massive sandcastles. And here’s some good news – trains might soon run straight from London Kings Cross to Cleethorpes, which would make getting there even easier.
It’s been 30 years since there was a direct train to this town from London, and many people think bringing it back would be great for visitors and local businesses.
Right now, you have to change trains at Doncaster, but a direct line would make the trip faster – perfect for a day out by the sea.
As of April 2025, a plan has been sent to Network Rail to bring back the Cleethorpes-London route. If all goes well, the new train service could start by December 2026.
Until then, you’ll still need to change at Doncaster for the 3-hour trip. But the good news is that Cleethorpes is much more lively than some other seaside towns, with a strong community and lots of fun things to do.
If you like water activities, you’ll find canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, kite surfing, paddle-boarding, sailing and windsurfing. Or if you prefer to stay on land, there’s crazy golf, funfair rides, and even donkey rides along the beach.
And of course, no trip to the seaside would be complete without fish and chips! Luckily, Cleethorpes has five different chippies for you to pick from.
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