Embrace the changing seasons and explore the Lincolnshire coast this English Tourism Week (15 to 24 March).
Lincolnshire’s east coast councillors met at Chapel Point on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Coastal Country Park to celebrate English Tourism Week and mark the start of the season.
“Many visitors and residents enjoy a bracing coastal walk throughout the winter months, but it’s at Easter time that we mark the start of the season proper and the number of visitors really starts ramping up,” explains Cllr Colin Davie, executive member for economic development, environment and planning, and local councillor for Ingoldmells Rural at Lincolnshire County Council.
“The bad weather in the school holidays affected the 2023 season, especially for day-trippers. But actually, whatever the weather, our coastal areas have lots to offer and I hope visitors are coming to realise that.”
Lincolnshire’s Coastal Country Park was renamed last year as a mark of respect for the late monarch. Stretching along the coast from Sandilands to Chapel St Leonards, the country park incorporates eight nature reserves and miles of sandy beaches. It is also a haven for coastal birds including avocet, redshank, lapwing, sedge warblers and marsh harrier.
Cllr Colin Davie continues:
“The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Coastal Country Park is part of a string of nature reserves that line the east coast and are enjoyed by thousands of walkers, cyclists and holidaymakers every year. English Tourism Week provides the perfect excuse to gather your family and friends and head out to enjoy the beauty on your doorstep.
“The importance of our unspoilt beaches and resort towns for the visitor economy cannot be understated. And we are committed to protecting the area from unacceptable development, and supporting communities and tourism businesses on Lincolnshire’s east coast.”
Looking for inspiration for your next visit to the Lincolnshire coast? Find your perfect walk on the Visit Lincolnshire website – www.visitlincolnshire.com/walking.
Car parking charges come into effect in some coastal car parks from Good Friday (29 March). The money made through car parking charges gets reinvested into improving facilities along the coast, and annual passes are available for frequent visitors.
For more details visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coastalcountrypark.