The Lincolnshire coast explodes the myth that you have to travel to a major city to have a full shopping experience. Shopping Centres With the Hildreds Centre in Skegness and Freshney Place at Grimsby within 60 minutes of each other and a trail of high street shops in between you’re never far away from your favourite high street brands. Some of the retail magic that is an essential part and pure essence of Lincolnshire comes from the independent and boutique shops that are to be found inside and surrounding the seaside resorts. From finding that one off party outfit to selecting a special, individual gift, there is an abundance of unique stores and retailers offering a stunning range of hand made cards, jewellery, gifts and items of beauty for your home. Giant indoor markets, outdoor markets and numerous garden centres await your visit including the award winning Woodthorpe Garden Centre situated between Skegness and Mablethorpe which is a day out in itself!. You’ll be spoilt for choice if you decide to dine Italian style. With two large restaurants in Skegness, Toto’s and La Bella Napoli, and a further top quality eatery in Spilsby, Little Italy. Not to mention the Markets and traders that happen up and down out beautiful coastline selling everything and anything you could possibly imagine.


