Cleethorpes seaside resort

The resort is jam-packed with events and attractions, walking trails and water sports, and internationally important nature spots – to name a few!

Missing child, lost person or need first aid?

Call the Resort officers on 01472 323356 or find the Resort Hub opposite the pier.

Cleethorpes beach with people sunbathing

Wildlife and birds

National Nature Reserve

Natural England has recognised the Greater Lincolnshire coast as a National Nature Reserve.

The Lincolnshire Coronation Coast National Nature Reserve covers almost 30 kilometres of the Greater Lincolnshire coast containing a variety of sand dunes, salt marshes, mudflats and freshwater marshes which are of international importance.

Learn more about Natural England’s first King’s Series National Nature Reserve.

Keeping the beach clean

We are lucky to have a beach right on our doorstep, so let’s work together to keep it clean. The beach is raked and litter-picked daily from March to October, and then on Friday to Monday over the winter months.

As well as more than 60 normal litter bins, Cleethorpes also has 3 specially designed recycling bins to put plastic in.

Coastal defence

North East Lincolnshire Council is a Maritime Authority and has delegated powers under the Coast Protection Act 1949. This means we can provide and maintain coastal defences, to prevent the erosion of the shoreline.

To report a problem with drainage or any of our coastal defences, complete the online form:

Report issue with coastal defence

Pleasure crafts and slipway access

We encourage the use of small pleasure crafts off the resort, however, we are keen to ensure that vessels are used safely and user’s respect the rules, for their own safety and that of the user’s around them.

Please make sure you read our Beach Safety – Vessels and Small Craft Guide (PDF, 3MB)

All members of the public wishing to launch their craft from one of our slipways must register with the Resort Hub team and get a permit.

The only exceptions to this rule are those members of the public who already belong to Cleethorpes Inshore Commercial fishermen.

To sign up please bring the following to the Resort Hub during opening hours:

Printed photograph of yourself
Printed photograph of your craft
Your insurance details (minimum £3million liability)

Members of the public who would like a day launch permit must give the Resort Hub 48 hours notice, and provide all of the required information list above.

(Day permits only available during Resort Hub opening hours)

Local resident

Annual Permit – £62.50 + £10 key deposit
Day Permit – £21

Non-resident

Annual Permit – £83.50 + £10 key deposit
Day Permit – £26

All members of the public must also carry mandatory safety equipment.

Accessible Cleethorpes

Facilities

There are two accessible portaloos at the Pier Gardens temporary toilets. Radar keys, which unlock any accessible public toilet, are available to purchase from the Tourist Information Centre with proof of disability such as a Blue Badge. There are plans to introduce new, up-to-date facilities as the Cleethorpes developments continue.

Beach wheelchairs and activities

The Tourist Information Centre opposite the pier has two beach wheelchairs available for free every day, which allows visitors to be pushed easily along the sand and in shallow water. The Land Train (Lollipop Train), which travels from Wonderland to the Leisure Centre, is also wheelchair accessible, and has pushchair storage.

First aid

The first aid room in the Resort Safety Office is wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible, so if any unfortunate accidents do occur, help can be received both inside and out of the building.

Parking

Blue Badge holders will be able to park free of charge in any space, with accessible, wider spaces across the promenade. Parking is less than ten feet from the sand, with ramps down to the beach at five locations: