Skegness Summer: EMR shares top tips to enjoy a seaside trip this year
- Tips for day-tripper's, those who want to travel light and those who are taking bedding
- Recommendations shared for rainy days and how to save money
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has shared its top tips for customers who are travelling to Skegness this summer.
The seaside resort is as popular as ever with our customers, and we are expecting another busy summer as holiday makers head to Skegness for their holidays.
To help customers have the best possible trip to the seaside, EMR has released some top tips - including what you can do there if it rains, and tips on how you can travel lighter.
EMR's top tips for a Skegness Summer
Book in advance
Booking as early as possible will help you get the best price and availability. You can book up to 12 weeks in advance. By doing this, you’ll be able to select the train you wish to travel on and will be able to book your return journey at the same time. There isn’t the option to book a specific seat, but it will guarantee you a place on the train of your choice and a place in the priority boarding queue.
Arrive 30 minutes before your service
Give yourself plenty of time to catch the train. At peak times there will be queuing systems in place, with people who have booked in advance receiving priority boarding.
Remember, under 5-year-olds go free
If you’re travelling with children under 5, their tickets are completely free when accompanied by a fare-paying parent or guardian.
Resist the urge to take your food shopping with you
The temptation to bring everything including the kitchen sink on your travels is high – but there is only a limited amount of space on our trains. There are excellent supermarkets next to the train station including a Tesco and a Lidl right on the doorstep.
Shrink the size of your bedding with a free vacuum pack
EMR is offering free vacuum packs to help save space in suitcases and on trains. These are perfect for bulky bedding and for those who are on holiday for a longer time.
To get your vacuum bag, please contact our Customer Relations Team here, phone us on 03457 125 678, or email contact@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk to order your free pack.
In a group? Grab a taxi from the station
If you are travelling to Butlins from the station and there are 5 of you – it may be cheaper to get a taxi. Taxis from the station to Butlins entrance are around £10 and you can pre-book Reds Cabs (who are affiliated with Butlins) on 01754 765555, but there is also a taxi rank across the road outside Costa Coffee.
Take advantage of the rainy options
If the weather takes a turn for the worse, there are still plenty of things to do. You can take a trip to the Wonder Circus, look out for posters in town, as there are very often special offers where kids go free and tickets for a reduced price. The Neverland Theatre is also staging its annual summer pantomime which is always great fun and excellent value for money.
Lazy days by the pool
One of the best value things in Skegness when it’s sunny is the Skegness Pool & Fitness Suite next to the Embassy Theatre. Booking in advance is essential on hot summer days as this outdoor pool can get really busy.
For more information https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/summer-skegness