Lincolnshire Aquapark

The water slides and pools at Lincolnshire Aquapark are right on Mablethorpe's doorstep, making it an obvious half-day stop if you're camping or caravanning nearby. It's a proper splash-about kind of place - the sort that keeps kids entertained for a couple of hours without requiring a full day commitment or a drive inland.

You'll find various slides, pools, and water features designed for families. The appeal is straightforward: if the weather's decent and your kids need cooling off, it does the job. It's not going to blow anyone's mind with innovation, but then again, it doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is - a local water park.

For families staying at Haven Golden Sands, Seacroft, or any of the caravan sites clustered around Mablethorpe, this works well as a rainy-day or too-hot-to-sit-on-the-beach solution. Older children and teenagers might find it a bit limited after the initial novelty wears off. Adults without kids? You're probably better off exploring the seafront or trying Skegness instead.

The proximity to Mablethorpe means no complicated journeys - walk from some of the nearer holiday parks if you fancy it. Admission costs and exact opening hours vary, so check ahead before planning your visit. Allow two to three hours maximum. It's convenient rather than unmissable, which is often exactly what you need on a park holiday.