Beaches 2025: The ‘usually empty’ Lincolnshire beach that’s ideal for a day trip from Nottinghamshire

The summer holidays may be over two months away, but May and June are equally as good a time to spend plenty of time outside.

Here in Nottinghamshire we’re truly blessed to have so much beautiful countryside to explore when the weather allows.

Whether you’re someone who enjoys spending a lost afternoon wandering around a nature reserve or a spot of sunbathing in a local park, Nottinghamshire’s green spaces have plenty to offer.

However, as a landlocked county one thing Nottinghamshire lacks is, obviously, coastline.

Being in the centre of the country can be a disappointing reality for Notts residents on hot and sunny days, with the golden sands of the Lincolnshire coast more than 50 miles away.

Despite Nottinghamshire’s lack of coastline, a day trip to the beach can make for a perfect treat for families, particularly if you’ve got little ones who have never dipped their toes in the sea.

The Lincolnshire coast is packed with smaller and quieter beaches than the popular destination of Skegness - and we think we’ve found somewhere pretty special.

Anderby Creek Beach

Nestled between Chapel St Leonards and Sutton on Sea, Anderby Creek Beach boasts a long, sandy beach with plenty of space for visitors to enjoy.

Anderby Beach is known for its chilled-out vibe, with far fewer visitors than nearby Skegness and Ingoldmells.

The beach is 1 hour and 30 minutes from Newark and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Nottingham, making it ideal for day trips over the spring and summer months.

A recent visitor told TripAdvisor: “Anderby Creek has a really long beach that is usually pretty empty and is reasonably clean. We have been taking our dogs there for beach walks for years.”

It’s worth noting that dogs are banned from the beach between May 1 and September 30.

The tiny village of Anderby Creek itself contains a cafe, pub and bar, as well as public toilets.