Oasis Lakes and Holidays

Wildlife lovers can head for Donna Nook (five minutes’ drive), an area of low-lying land known for its abundant birdlife – and if you’re visiting in October, you may also get to see the colony of grey seals that gathers on the beach to breed. At other times of the year, seals can be more reliably seen in The Seal Sanctuary Wildlife Centre (15 minutes) along with other rescue animals including goats and otters. Days on the beach might include the seafront expanse at Mablethorpe (20 minutes), with its aquapark, seafront cycling routes and generous number of cafés and pubs. As well as a sweep of sand, Cleethorpes (half an hour) has a wonderfully restored Victorian-era pier, a golf course and ornamental gardens. Heading inland, the market town of Louth (20 minutes) is known for its antiques emporiums and indie boutiques. Don’t forget that the hills and vales of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (15 minutes) reveal scenic bike rides and walking trails, while there are more gentle strolls to be had in Hubbard’s Hills country park (25 minutes).