St Matthew’s Church

St Matthew's Church sits a short walk from Skegness seafront, a Victorian-era place of worship that most day-trippers heading to the beach walk straight past. It's modest compared to grand cathedral affairs inland, but that's rather the point - this is a proper community church with genuine character and the kind of solid, no-nonsense architecture you find dotted along the East Coast.

The interior has that peaceful, slightly cool atmosphere churches always seem to manage, with straightforward pews and decent stained glass work. Nothing revolutionary, but worth ten minutes if you're already in town and fancy a quiet moment away from the amusement arcades. The gravestones outside tell Skegness stories going back generations.

It's really a spot for those interested in local heritage rather than architectural pilgrims - the kind of thing to tick off between the beach and an ice cream. Families with young kids won't find much to hold their attention, though older children studying local history might appreciate it. Entry should be free, though opening hours can be variable, so don't build your day around it.

If you're staying at any of the holiday parks nearby - Skegness Seaview is closest at half a mile - St Matthew's makes sense as a brief detour rather than a planned outing. Pair it with a proper walk along the seafront or the Pier, which gives you a more complete sense of what Skegness actually is beyond the Butlins crowd.