Jackson's Land Train - Holivans

The old steam engine sits there like a monument to a different era of seaside fun - Jackson's Land Train is what happens when a Lincolnshire holiday spot decides to embrace its slightly bonkers past. Based near Mablethorpe, this vintage narrow-gauge railway has been hauling families around for decades, and it still does what it says on the tin: takes you on a slow trundle through the landscape without the fuss of a full heritage railway.

You're getting a proper nostalgic ride here, complete with that slightly creaky-wooden-bench experience that modern attractions have spent millions trying to recreate. It's genuinely good fun for younger kids - they love the steam and the chugging noise - though whether they'll stay entertained for a full afternoon depends on their tolerance for "going quite slowly for a bit". Adults tend to appreciate it more as a slice of genuine seaside heritage rather than a thrill.

The nearby Parkdean Resorts Sunnydale Holiday Park is only 5.4 miles away, making this a natural add-on to a week of chalet living in Lincolnshire. Pair it with other attractions in the area and you've got a decent day sorted, though I'd suggest checking opening hours and admission prices before you head out - these older attractions can be a bit cagey with their details online. Best visited on a decent weather day rather than when it's drizzling; there's not exactly shelter galore on a land train.