would rather go to skegness, much better!!! inside skatepark and outside plaza which are both amazing!! they have pro's down aswell and i doubt any pro's will go to that one in mablethorpe.
ollie from skegness (Monday, April 14, 2008)

Eunice Belgrove, who recently appeared on Deal or No Deal, touched the heart of everyone who watched her. Although i live in London, I would like to join any campaign out there for a swimming pool to be built in Mablethorpe. For someone of her age to have that much spirit and energy is a happy site to see.
If Mablethorpe council can build a Skate Park for the youngesters, why not build a swimming pool for everyone!!!!!!
Lindsey from London (Wednesday, April 09, 2008)

'Love Mablethorpe, stayed there many many times and weekend days out are very popular. The beach is the best in the world, no where else could you build such wonderful sandcastles. I love the donkeys wish I was small enough to have a ride. Last year came to see the new chalets they were great.
Came as a child, came as a adult with kids, lots of kids due to us being foster carers, and now enjoy coming as an older person and strolling along the flat promenade, which is beautiful. Carry on improving but please don't spoil the gentle relaxing atmophere of this great holiday town.
Barbara from Notts (Thursday, March 06, 2008)

My Grand parents and Parents came to mablethorpe, I also come to mablethorpe, my son now brings his daughter thats 5 generations guess we love it. The beach is brill, the pace of life slower love it that much bought a static van at trusville 4 years ago, now when season open im there every weekend just nip home on a sunday to go to work.Dont like skeggy to busy ok for a visit but glad to get back to mablethorpe.
Gail from Notts (Wednesday, January 30, 2008)

iv been coming to mablethorpe all my life and love it, i even worked there for one summer, but recently my family sold the caravan we shared so im gutted to say i cant come as often now, one thing i would like to see is more self catering accomodation open through the winter, iv been trying to find somewhere to go for february and am finding it hard. will never leave mablethorpe though. all locals are really friendly and welcoming.
becki from leeds (Wednesday, January 30, 2008)

When my Husband retired last year we sold our large house in Sheffield and bought a nice little bungalow here in Mablethorpe.We have been so pleased with the friendliness of the people here and have fitted in really well.There always seems to be something going on.
Shirley from Mablethorpe (Monday, October 08, 2007)

Nice to see all the positive comments on this site, I like many of you have many happy childhood memories of this charming seaside resort, although many changes have been made the sea front promenade with it's little beach chalets still remain relatively unchanged, I remember the queens park paddling pool with the stepping stones, the water tower (anyone know what happened to that?) the funfair had a big wheel and a wooden helter skelter back in the 60s/70s and can anyone remember the inflatable yellow elephant from the 1980s on Quebec Rd or what happened to it?
A face lift for the high street may be long overdue but for me Mablethorpe will always be the place for family beach holidays and speaking from experience I can recommend it.
Jane from Nottinghamshire (Sunday, October 07, 2007)

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Bathing Beauties Festival, it was thoroughly enjoyed by myself, my wife & young daughter!! This is the sort of thing the town needs, I hope it's repeated next year, perhaps with a music festival too!!
John, Karen & Bryony from Nottingham (Monday, September 24, 2007)

I used to have a day trip to Mablethorpe every year, years ago, with my gran - fantastic! A coach load of grannies and kids from Forest Town - raffle on the bus, bingo on the seafront! I've never seen grannies run so fast off a coach to get the chalets booked! I'm really looking forward to coming over from Sheffield on Saturday to see the beach hut designs and artworks, not to mention the fireworks! I'm sure it'll be enjoyed by everyone.
Cath fom Sheffield (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)

My husband and I have been bringing our grandaughter to Mablethorpe since she was three she is now 14 sadly we couldn.t come this year due to illness but we love it and so does my grandaughter. It has everything a child needs sun sea sand donkeys. Its the most calming holiday you could wish to have Roll on next year when we have another 3year old to bring for the total seaside holiday experience (this will also include the by then 15 year old). The illuminations are fabulous and enjoy the stars who put them on the ice creams are the cheapest in the country and we love the town and surrounding areas Huttoft, Louth, Alford, Skegness, everything.
Wendy from Staffordsire (Thursday, August 30, 2007)

Me and my family have been to mablethorpe on holiday for a few years now, and we have decided to move here as we love it that much.The people are wonderful and the beaches are perfect,
Vanessa and Co from Alfreton, Derbyshire (Thursday, August 23, 2007)

What an informative website, well done, it is our first visit to Mablethorpe, and we are very impresed, we were due to go abroad but due to illness we had to cancel, we were amazed in how much we found to do, and especially suprized to see The Bulgarian State Circus in a small resort such as Mablethorpe, what a marvelous show, highly recomended, well done to the Town Council for arranging that one.
David from North Yorkshire (Tuesday, August 21, 2007)

We Have been coming to Mablethorpe for several years now and would'nt go anywhere else, we always stay at the Parkview Guest House which is a great place to stay.
John & Linda from Peterborough (Sunday, August 19, 2007)

Hi just droping by to say love mablethorpe and have booked to go back next year! We were in time to see the red arrows which was fab! the beaches are so clean and the kids love it....on a down side the place needs a bi of a face lift and please to the people who work there try and smile a little more! ok so the summer didnt get off to a good start but hey a little smile goes a long way! The lad on the road train thanx for makeing my son's holiday.
V. E. from Heanor (Sunday, August 19, 2007)

Mablethorpe....just spent a day (5th aug.07) staying at the Coxwains Cabin guest house, very hospitable indeed.Thanks.It was with a nervous feeling as i ventured back after at least 40+ years sinse my last.what no Whiteheads camp, didnt see Woodbine cottage either.The most spectacular selling point has to be the Beach, were in the UK do you get such an uninterupted stretch of beach like that..amazing.my 5 yr old was in his element as his dad before him.You cant get away from the fact the town is "Tired" non the less still a magic from all those years ago...John, Lucy, James. thanks...
John from Plymouth (Tuesday, August 07, 2007)

I think mablethorpe is brilliant because you can relax and do different things when you want to,i have been coming to mablethorpe since i was born ,i am 38 now and have just been again and will be back next year too.my mum has been going to mablethorpe since she was 4 ,she will be 74 this year.and my whole family have been going since they was little to (aunt's, uncles, brothers. nephews, nieces,and cousins). see you next year.
Mark from Nottingham (Ruddington) (Sunday, August 05, 2007)

Thanks for agreat holiday Mablethorpe.
Kevin from Chesterfield (Saturday, August 04, 2007)

Mablethorpe is a fantastic family place. My family and I have been coming there for 10yrs. We have now brought a static caravan there as we luv it so much.the people are friendly, beaches are great, and my 2 kids luv it. If possible we would love to live there. We recommend mabo to everyone we know.
Dawn from Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Tuesday, July 17, 2007)

Its is a lovely place and the people are so friendly.
Julie fom Dunfermline (Monday, July 16, 2007)

I used to live in Mabo, 1970-75. Loved it then, love it now. We come up every year,to stay with my Aunty Mary. It has been a big part of my life for many many years. This website is brilliant. Thankyou.
Trisha from Kent (Friday, July 13, 2007)

My Wife & I own a caravan on the Haven Site at Mablethorpe. We simply love the place that much that next year we are also relocating to live in the area. I agree that the town could do with a spruce up here & there but we still love it as it is.
The beach is just great for my daughter & i must say i agree with others when they say why go abroad for holidays when we have great places to go like this? I just cant wait til next year when we will sell Up & move from where we are now (the West Midlands) & move to the area. i just have to find a job thats all.
Andy from West Midlands (Wednesday, July 11, 2007)

I have been coming to mablethorpe pretty much since the day i was born,and i wouldn't change it for the world i love it,who needs to go abroad when you've got mablethorpe just 1 and a half hours drive away i look forward to my annual holiday every august then when it comes i dont want to leave because i know i've got another year to wait before i can come back again,and it beats skegness by miles! heres to mablethorpe the BEST seaside town in the world!!
Emma (Sun 17/06/2007)

Ive always had holidays in Mablethorpe. We used to stay at Denehurst when Chris and Jackie had it and we used to stay in the snooker players bus. I even lived in Mablethorpe for awhile, but had to move back to my home town and I miss my friends from Mabo and just everyone in general.
Rebecca from Hull (Thursday, June 14, 2007)

Mablethorpe is brill as a lad i use to come by steam train anyone got any pics of the station??now 56 i bring my childen twice a year for holidays would not go anywhere else.
Lenny from Nottingham (Monday, June 04, 2007)

Well done DAVE FENTON and everybody who took part in the MARATHON,may it be a focus,that will inspire other people to do more!
Reading the comments that people,visiting MABLETHORPE have put forward,i am encouraged.There are facilities that need improvement,and a lot has been done,and things will continue change for the better.Considerable plans are afoot,the local authority is making changes,which should please many.
More local people and businesses should consider joining the TOURISM FORUM,and other groups.There may be money and expertise available to help promote their interests.
Mike de Berry from Mablethorpe Tourism Forum (Wednesday, January 10, 2007)

I have been visiting Mablethorpe since i was 2 with all the family-now i'm 32 married with 2 children & i still love the place!! my husband & i spent our huneymoon at the seaholme chalet park which is still as it was when i was growing up. What a fab place to be.
paula from nottingham (January 09, 2007)

I love Mablethorpe. I want to spend all of my holidays there. I would like to say hello to Jamie, Luke and Mark Ward if they will look in here.
Carolyn from Munich (Monday, December 18, 2006)

I would like to personally thanks Dave Fenton and the committee and all the marshals and everyone involved in the first Mablethorpe Marathon held yesterday 10 September.
The event appeared, from an outsiders view, to have been very well organised, well run and well attended.
I think for people to give up their valuable time to orgainse such events is great. The town, normally quietening down at this time of year, received a welcome boost of trade as the supporters and followers of the marathon came to town. Anything that boosts trade in the town should be praised.
Well done to everyone involved and especially to Dave and thanks for your efforts. I hope that you enjoy your two weeks off before starting work on the 2007 marathon !!
Regards, Michael Kheng, Kurnia Intertrade Ltd, Spanish City, High Stree, Mablethorpe (Tuesday, September 12, 2006)

The first mablethorpe marathon - what a success!!! A huge welldone to all the organisors,volunteers and runners. I am an experienced runner and did the half marathon and was even though the weather made it hard going - not something you can control obviously - it was great to be part of such a new event and one where everyone had worked so hard! Well done again to all, I think I heard just 5 people were the driving force?!! - I hope your event goes from strength to strength. From the people I spoke to in the scout hut after the race, I think the organisors already know what lessons they've learnt, e.g re the mile makers!!!!, but if they were to send q'aires or ask for feedback from all involved i think would be on the whole pleased with what they hear. Finally well done once again, see you next year. best wishes,
Paula from Liverpool (Monday, September 11, 2006)

G'Day from Australia.
I have worked in the UK for 3 years at different times over the past 5 years and will be returning in early 07. I have worked at Beesby in this time and stayed in Mablethorpe while there. This town is one of the most friendiest and nicest towns I have visited. I stay in a lovely B&B (50 Victoria Rd) and I can tell you my time there and enjoying a drink at Shampers is something I look forward to! Your town, in summer or winter is fantastic. People are kind, honest and friendly.
I hope though that you can fix up the footpaths down Victoria Rd, the entire length along the front of the shops needs to be made uniform and would be nice with some trees lining the road.
Looking forward to returning and catching up with great friends (Shaun aka Arkrite) at his shop.
Stuart from Coolaroo, Victoria, Australia (Saturday, September 09, 2006)

Well we have just come back from Mablethorpe today, there was just myself and wife and 2 little dogs.
I've got to say we were mega impressed with the beach, the best costal beach i've seen in this country.
We stayed at the Haven site and i must admitt after that there was not alot of other places you could stay after that.
There is plenty to do , and we were both impressed with the crazy Golf, but i thought that the main area were the shops were and the arcades were very shabby and could do with a face lift and i noticed lots of boy racers(i'm 36 and my wife is 33 years)razing around the streets with there big bore excusts in there Nova's and just to point out that were there was any bit of land someone would be there with a board charging £3.00 to park and then they would disappear at about 3pm, leaving you feeling like you had been ripped off as you thought somebody was keeping an eye on your motor.
But Mablethorpe also had plenty of +'s too, very friendly people, plenty to do, loads of places to eat.
Reasonable prices in the shops and in the cafes, dog friendly and a good place to take the kids for a week if the weather is good. We would go back in the future.
Jon from Chester (Friday, September 08, 2006)

Me and my family are relocating from Stoke-on-Trent to Mablethorpe hopefully next summer.
We love it and cant wait to move.
Sharon from Stoke-on-Trent (Thursday, September 07, 2006)

I have been coming to Mablethorpe since i was a little girl and enjoyed it so much even when my parents asked if we wanted to go anywhere else we said no.... mablethorpe can we go there :D i took my boyfriend and friend there last year and they were impressed by it, i loved showing them around too. I may be only 22 but i remember where everything is. Good work for alll the people who work hard for us holiday makers I'll be bringing my children here next.
Emma from Derbyshire (Sunday, September 03)

I used to come to Mablethorpe a great deal, but since you have decided to ( without consultation ) ban kite buggying and boarding i will take my money elsewhere. A few complaints just means you listen to the complainers in society . I am scared of Dogs and horses but see no reason to complain about them, its a big beach. As for useing the CON of a SSI how come horses , walkers boats do not disturb wildlife. I WILL NOT BE BACK until you decide that beaches are for ALL
Dean from Wiltshire (September 03, 2006)

I think that mablethorpe would be ace if it had a swimming pool! Also i found it was more a place for families and it would be great if there was more to do for couples. Loved Kai's bar though, and Indian flavour, both have excelent service.
Laura from Nottingham (Sunday, August 27, 2006)

i think mabo is exellent however they should give u tours of the life boat.
beck (Sunday, August 20, 2006)

As a resident and being employed here in Mablethorpe I look forward to the comming months to see if the demise of this seaside town can be averted. To this end I have been advised my plan will be published in the Leader soon, so I will not repeat myself here. I draw you attention to the malee the correspondant wrote on this website with regard the promotion of Mablethorpe in the Midlands and her friends being unable to travel from there to here outside of the season. This is History repeating it self from 1964. The following is drawn from 'Locomtion papers No.162' 'crowds began to assemble at Mablethorpe Station a full hour before the 'death' of the Mablethorpe-Willoughby branch line. a Note on the notice board read "Death Notice, on 3rd October passed away, at 7.55 pm after long illness, the Mablethorpe-Willoughby British Railways branch line. Passed away - but not peacefully." chilling reminder folks, something has to change, the movement in the Midlands will be recieved with relish by men of action now resident in this area.
Paul from Mablethorpe (Friday, August 18, 2006)

Hi i would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the people in Mablethorpe who made our holiday!The place is beautifull and the people very pleasent the beach is fantastic and im sorry to hear about the kite flying im sure there could be a compromise wich will enable them to continue.Thanks to the chap on the little train you were brill with my little boy and he wants to come and visit you all again next year but the secret is we loved it that much we will be back later on in the year$An in door pool would be good and something for the teens so they dont have to pump the pocket money in to the bandits all the time.1000 times better than skeggi
vikki from derbyshire (Sunday, August 06, 2006)

why was the water tower knocked down? always knew you was nearly at mablethorpe because you could see it from a few miles away.been going to mable now for 34years since i was 2 week old in parents caravan on mermaid site.spanish city used to have a swimming pool did,nt it?
john from derby (Wednesday, August 02, 2006)

I think Mablethorpe is on the up and up, it is so nice to see more entertainment coming to Mablethorpe especially the Great Bulgarian State Circus on Quebec Rd, what a marvelous show, for an up and coming seaside resort.
Ivor from Billinghay (Sunday, July 23, 2006)

Do Haven pay to have the buses stopped at night to restrict people to their site? Limited taxi's and no late bus means Mablethorpe misses out and Haven gains, local council sort it out and it might make it worthwhile keeping seafront facilities open instead of keeping the majority of your tourists restricted to out of town.
Michael from Leicester (Saturday, July 08, 2006)

I've been many a time to Mablethorpe. Such a nice and bracing place, such a marvellous place to visit especially for families.
Sarah Louise from Rome, Italy (Monday, July 03, 2006)

I think that mablethorpe is a nice place to visit. I visit every year and i enjoy it every time.I go in the Arcades where i spend all my money and then i take a long walk on the beach which i enjoy a lot and plus then i can't spend any more money. Love Tasha
Natasha from Doncaster (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)

i think that mablethorpe is ok ;) i can't really remember going when a was younger thou. i like the seaside,i think that the senary is great. n thisnweb site is gud :) :) :) :) :) :) luv haley
haley from doncaster (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)

If I have to be honest, if there was NO "Haven" site I think Mablethorpe would be a ghost town. It is a shame because I have spent many years staying up and down the east coast and I would rate the beach at Mablethorpe as one of the best. However a good beach doesnt make a good place, the town itself has loads of seaside tat style shops but non actually sell tat with Mablethorpe written on it, the whole point of the seaside tat is the name stamped on it. The cafes on the seasfront are traditional, serving quality seaside treats and I must say are nice and friendly. The "Haven" caravan park is full of hidden extras, look for a cheaper site somewhere along the coast, all the facilities on the site can be found elsewhere cheaper and free, example: crazy golf haven £2 for 9 holes, crazy golf seafront £1.20 for 19 holes and it has to be said that the seafront 19 hole course has a truely nice person serving and the course is clean and very good. My overall view is, it's a shame that Mablethorpe seems to need the Haven site but the Haven site needs Mablethorpe more, the site is very rundown and dirty in comparision to other cheaper site. Long Live the Clean Beach at Mablethorpe, the Crazy Golf and the Cafe's, get rid of the tat shops selling tat clothes and tat tools, what do you need with a new socket set on holiday, and also the pub which is no longer running needs something doing with it.......6 out 10 for week long holiday, 8 out of 10 for a day break and 10 out of 10 for the clean beach.
Jason from Derbyshire (Saturday, June 10, 2006)

As a child i went with my family to mablethorpe and sutton on sea every year for 9 years and they were the best times of my life, Now as an adult i shall be returning shortly to see how much it has changed in the 9 years i have been absent, mablethorpe is a beautiful and very family orientated resort.
Anna from Tamworth (Wednesday, June 07, 2006)

mablethorpe is a great seaside town for every age to enjoy.With clean beaches good shops to browse great choice of food and entertainment. I look forward to returning every year with my family
STEVEN from : CHORLEY LANCS (Monday, May 29, 2006)

We have come to Mablethorpe for the last 4 years for our holidays, we love it. We have 2 children who also have a great time in Mablethorpe on their hols, we usually stay on the haven site, but we spend our days on their lovley beach and wondering round the town. The funfair is always a hit with our kids too.
angela from northamptonshire (Monday, May 29, 2006)

remember going to mabelthorpe as a child every year for as long as i can remember loved it every time, haven`t been back for many years but will do soon, is the big wheel still by the stairs to the beach? i remember there was a ghost train also ahhh the memories are still fresh, glad to see via the site the donkeys and sandtrain are still going
stuart from milton keynes (Thursday, March 09, 2006)

We enjoyed our day trip to Mablethorpe very much. The beach was very impressive, if not beatiful. It was very clean, and very bracing. We had a good meal at Dave's Restaurant, which was excellent. Mablethorpe is a lot better than Skegness. It has more class, and appeals to the more discerning tourist.
G from Peterborough (Saturday, March 04, 2006)

What a smashing website. I have very many happy childhood memories of holidays in Mablethorpe during the 1960's and early 70's. I occasionally return to reminisce; there will always be a part of me that will stay in Mablethorpe for ever. Thank you.
John from Gloucester (Thursday, March 02, 2006)

My family lived in Mablethorpe from 1954 to 1956. I started school there and my memories are of great times and wonderful people. I didn't get a chance to thank the people that made such heart filled memories and Id like to do that now. Im sure the people are just as great now as they were then. I would love to come back for a visit. Thank You.
Maylia from: Florida, USA (Saturday, February 18, 2006)

mum lived here from 1970-1975, absolutely loved it it's here second home. i love it too there is so much to do here.
Fred from Kent (Wednesday, February 08, 2006)

hi i'm a bit worried about the donkeys they seem to work very long hours during the hot summers and i've not seen any food put out for them during the day, i've seen that they do have water but it doesnt seem to get changed. have the donkey laws been put into place there yet? also can you tell me if there has been any child weight restrictions?
concerned animal lover (Tuesday, February 07, 2006)

Motor cyclists bring much trade to mablethorpe each year how about some secure parking and less hassle from traffic wardens when we all try to park together to keep our bikes [very expensive machines] safe been coming to your resort for twenty years great place lets keep it that way.
Phil from Derbyshire. (Sunday, January 15, 2006)

hiya pps, jus checkin r local site its good. we think mablethorpe is ok. we all have a laugh in the summer workin all the hours god sends, in the winter we jus chill, in a bit, cant wait to c some of the old holiday makers we normally c in the summer, we'l give a big shout out to the gmc crew who gave us an eventful summer las year, hope to c u agen
THE FAIRWAY GIRLS (especially mel n amber) x x x x from mabo (Friday, January 13, 2006)

Mablethorpe is great, but won't be the same without the British Legion Club. Please don't let it close, come on people join up and save it. It's on Admiralty Road for those who haven't found it yet. A friendly place where all are welcome. Please help keep it open for all. Thanks. James from Liverpool (Friday, January 06, 2006)