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Cleethorpes

Family Things to Do in Cleethorpes

From the Light Railway to the Boating Lake — easy days out for kids on the seafront.

Cleethorpes is a classic family seaside — flat soft sand, a pier with bars and food, the Light Railway running along the prom, and the Boating Lake gardens and mini-golf all within walking distance.

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Best for kids

  • Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway — Narrow-gauge steam ride along the seafront — runs most weekends.
  • Boating Lake — Pedalos, mini golf and ice cream behind the promenade.
  • Cleethorpes Beach — Soft sand for hours, donkey rides in summer and the famous Greenwich Meridian.

Rainy-day options

  • Indoor play — Several family soft-play centres in town and around Grimsby.
  • The pier — Bars and food undercover when the weather turns.
  • Cleethorpes Discovery Centre — Free wildlife and history exhibits at the Country Park.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleethorpes good for young children?
Yes — the beach is flat with soft sand, the promenade is buggy-friendly and most attractions are walkable. Toilets and changing facilities are along the seafront.
Are there things to do with kids when it rains?
Cleethorpes Pier, indoor play centres in town and the Discovery Centre at the Country Park are the main rainy-day options.

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