Your local guide · Cleethorpes
Everything you need to know before you visit
Plan a day by the seaA little local knowledge goes a long way. Find your parking spot, check the tides and make the most of our seaside town.
Information checked Oct 2026
A beach for more of us
The Resort Safety Office has two beach wheelchairs for free public use, designed to be pushed over sand and into shallow water. Speak to the Resort Team about suitability and safe access before setting out.
Free, subject to availability. Ask staff how to reserve a chair, about capacity and transfer assistance, and how the tides affect safe use. Availability is not guaranteed.
01472 323173Resort Hub / Resort Safety Office
139 Central Promenade, opposite Cleethorpes Pier, DN35 8SE
October-March: 9am-4pm
April-September: 9am-6pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Beach access includes Wonderland, Pier and Brighton Street slipways, with wooden ramps between them. The council also lists accessible parking, an accessible Resort Safety first-aid room and the accessible Lollipop Land Train.
For accessible toilet locations, RADAR/NKS key arrangements through the Tourist Information Centre, and any Changing Places requirements, check council guidance and confirm the facilities you need before travelling.
Commercial hire is a separate service. Cleethorpes Mobility Centre offers scooter and wheelchair rental at 271-275 Grimsby Road, DN35 7HE. Call 01472 600055 for rental arrangements.
Source: North East Lincolnshire Council (opens in a new tab)
On the shoreline
Cleethorpes has strong tides, mud and shifting sandbanks. There are no lifeguards on Cleethorpes beach. Do not walk out to distant sandbanks; follow beach signage and Resort Team advice, and check the tide before heading onto the sands.
Source: Council beach safety advice · April 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Use ADMIRALTY EasyTide for current Cleethorpes tide predictions. Conditions on the beach and staff advice still matter.
Cleethorpes tide predictions (external, opens in a new tab)External service from the UK Hydrographic Office; no live tide readings are displayed here.
A sunny town centre can feel quite different on the prom. Check the Met Office’s Cleethorpes beach forecast, including wind, before you set off.
Met Office beach forecast (external, opens in a new tab)External forecast service; check it again close to your visit.
From Good Friday through 30 September inclusive, dogs are excluded from the beach between Wonderland Rock Groyne and Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.
South of the Leisure Centre towards Humberston Fitties, dogs are permitted year-round. Follow local signs and other restrictions, pick up after your dog and give coastal wildlife plenty of space.
Official dog beach zone map (PDF) (external, opens in a new tab)Dog-Friendly Cleethorpes: walks, cafés & places to stay →
Source: North East Lincolnshire Council (opens in a new tab)
The practical details
Fares, payment methods, chargeable times and Blue Badge rules vary by car park. Check the signs where you park and the council’s current information.
Council car parks & charges (external, opens in a new tab)Permanent council facilities are at Grant Street, St Peter’s Avenue, Kingsway, Boating Lake.
Check the council page for opening times, accessible facilities and RADAR access. Temporary Central Promenade units were seasonal (May to mid-September 2026); do not rely on them for an October visit.
Toilet locations & access (external, opens in a new tab)Approach Cleethorpes by road via the M180 and A180. The railway station sits directly beside the seafront, a short walk from the pier.
Once you arrive, the promenade is a lovely way to explore on foot or by bike. Follow local signs and be considerate of other visitors.
Explore local placesPlan rail journeys to Cleethorpes with National Rail. Local buses connect Cleethorpes with Grimsby, Humberston and the surrounding area; check Traveline for routes and times.
Use Zapmap to find charging options for your journey. Check connector compatibility, availability, payment and parking restrictions with the operator before relying on a charger.
Find charging on Zapmap (external, opens in a new tab)The station and pier are on the main seafront, with town-centre shops nearby. Head south along the prom towards the Leisure Centre, Boating Lake and the attractions around Lakeside.
Official seafront map (PDF) (external, opens in a new tab)Council map, published 2025. Dog restrictions are shown on the separate map above; on-site signage takes precedence.
Make a day of it
Stroll the promenade, enjoy the beach when it’s safe, take in the view at Ross Castle or follow the Boating Lake paths. Cleethorpes Country Park offers another welcome stretch of green and wildlife walks.
Find outdoor placesThe Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is a lovely paid day-out option. Add a stroll by the Boating Lake, time on the sands with tide safety in mind, or a family event from What’s On.
Try ten-pin bowling, indoor soft play at Magical Castle, a board game at Roll the Dice Café, or a browse around local independents and galleries. Check current opening times and any booking requirements.
Find a cosy caféExplore Grimsby and Humberston, market towns such as Louth and Brigg, the Lincolnshire Wolds or a day in Lincoln. Choose a destination that suits your day and check your journey before leaving.
For beach wheelchair enquiries, first aid and missing children support, speak to the Resort Safety Office at 139 Central Promenade, opposite Cleethorpes Pier, DN35 8SE.
Open daily, April-September 9am-6pm and October-March 9am-4pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For a coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
