Trip to Skegness / Chapel St Leonards 25-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10054	Skegness Interchange	Skegness, Lyndhurst Avenue	2A	Stagecoach East Midlands
12052	Skegness, Lyndhurst Avenue	Skegness Interchange	2	Stagecoach East Midlands
12053	Skegness Interchange	Chapel St Leonards BS	1	Stagecoach East Midlands
12036	Chapel St Leonards BS	Seathorne, Seathorne Cescent	1	Stagecoach East Midlands
SB02	Seathorne, Seathorne Cescent	Skegness, Lumley Avenue	7	Hunt's
19169	Skegness Interchange	Seathorne, Seathorne Cescent	1	Stagecoach East Midlands
12047	Seathorne, Seathorne Cescent	Skegness Interchange	1	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the first full day of our Lincolnshire holiday. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go, and from the area he chose to visit Skegness. Research consisted of looking at the bus tickets on the Stagecoach website and checking the weather, which was for warm dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew wook up at 07:00 and lay in bed on his phone. He had his medication at 08:00 and he got pout of bed at 09:00. Matthew had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. just after 10:00 we set off out of the campsite and we turned left onto North Sea Lane. We turned left onto Church Avenue and we ran South through Humberstone. We continued onto Tetney Road and we ran into Tetney. We ran forwards onto Chapel Road and we ran out of town Eastwards past the golf course. We joined the A16 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Waithe and Utterby and we ran to the West of Louth. on the South side of Louth we ran forwards onto the A157. At the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the B1200 and we ran into Manby. We turned right onto Calrton Road and we stopped at the community cafe in town. Matthew went to the toilet and we ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washd down with a can of Coke. He also had a lemon meringue which we had as a take away for later on. When we had finished eating we got back in the car and we set off onto Carlton Road. We turned left onto the B1200 and we headed Westwards. We ran forwards onto the A157 and we turned right onto the Southbound A16. We ran forwards onto the A1028 and as we got closer to town we ran forwards onto the A158. On the edge of town we turned right onto Lincoln Road and we veered left onto Grosvenor Road. We crossed the A52 and we ran forwards onto Scarborough Road. We ran around the church and we turned right onto Rutland Road. We ran forwards onto Beresford Avenue and we turned right onto Sandbeck Avenue. My phone decided to not give directions from this point so we ended up making a wrong turn! We turned left Richmond Drive and we ran around in a big loop via Drummond Road. We turned left onto Sandbeck Avenue aand we turned right onto Richmond Drive. We ran past the interchange and we turned right into Skegness Cricket Club. We parked up by the cricket club and we said goodbye to mum before headed over Richmond Drive to the Interchnage. On the way we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 37200 on a #1 to Ingoldmells.

Stagecoach East Midlands 37200 in Skegness

We headed into the Interchange and we had a look around to see what we could catch. We decided to do one of the local services. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10054 on a #2A Skegness circular.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10054 in Skegness Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Skegness Day Rider tickets at £6.60 before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 10054 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 10054

We set off out of the interchange and we turned right onto Richmond Drive. We continued onto Seacroft Drive and we turned left onto Drummond Road. We turned right onto Lumley Road and left onto Grand Parade. We ran forwards onto North Parade. We turned left onto Castleton Boulevard and we ran forwards onto Burgh Road. We ran forwards onto Burg Old Road and we turned right onto beacon Way. We turned right onto Beacon Park Road and we turned left onto Portland Drive. We turned right onto Davos Way and right onto Finisterre Avenue. We turned left onto Beacon Park Drive and we turned right onto Churchill Avenue. We turned right onto Burgh Road and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 10054 as it continued around the route.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10054 in Skegness

Once off the bus we crossed over Burg Road and we went to the shop. We bought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. Once we had paid for the goods we went outside an we walked to the bus stop. Matthew had a Twirl and we had about 7 minutes to wait for the bus. A short time later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 12052 on a #2 Skegness circular service.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12052 in Skegness

We got on the bus and we flashed the Skegness dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Burgh Road and we ran forwards onto Castleton Boulevard. We turned right onto North Parade and we ran forwards onto Central Parade. We turned right onto Lumley Road and left onto Drummond Road. We turned right onto Seacroft Drive and we ran forwards onto Richmond Drive. We ran past the Interchnage and we turned left onto Wainfleet Road. We turned right onto Berry Way. We turned right onto Lincoln Road and Right onto Roman Bank. We ran forwards onto Richmond Drive and we ran past the interchnge again before turned right into the interchange. We passed the bus layover area and we entered the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the railway station and Matthew used the toilet. We cut back through into the interchnage and we deicded to get on the #1 circuit to try and get a few open top buses. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 12053 on a #1 to Chapel St Leonards.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12053 in Skegness Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Skegness dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we turned right onto Richmond Drive. We continued onto Seacroft Drive and we turned left onto Drummond Road. We turned right onto Lumley Road and left onto Grand Parade. We ran forwards onto North Parade. We turned left onto Sea View Road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran though Seathorne and we ran past Butlins whwre we saw Danny's Travel DT10 BUS. We turned right onto Roman Bank and we ran past Fantasy Island. We ran up to Ingoldmells Beach and we turned left onto Anchor Lane. We turned right onto the A52 and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Trunch Lane and we continued onto South Road. We ran into the centre of Chapel St Leonards and we turned left onto Sea Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 12053 before it returned to Skegness on the #1 service.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12053 in Chapel St Leonards bus station

Matthew wanted a drink so we headed to the nearest pub. Matthew used the toilet, but the pub was cash only, so we went back to uncle Dave to borrow some cash. We went back into the pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat in the darts area and we had our drinks. Once we had finished our drinks we decided to meet back up with unclke Dave and walk to the beach. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 15616 depart on a #59 to Mablethorpe. We walked along The Pullover and we went onto the beach. The tide was out and it was about 1/4 to the sea. We reached the sea and after a brief stop we walked back into town. We stopped on the way and we bought an ice cream with a flake. We sat on a bench and Matthew ate his ice cream. We walked back along THe Pullover and we we stopped at the public toilets before going into the bus station. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 12036 on a #1 to Skegness.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12036 in Chapel St Leonards bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Skegness dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Ancaster Avenue. We ran forwards onto South Road and we ran forwards onto Trunch Lane. We turned left onto the A52 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Anchor Lane and we headed to Ingoldmells Beach. We followed thr oad to the right onto Roman Bank and we ran past Fantasy Island. We re-joined the Southbound A52 and we ran into Seathorne where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 12036 as it continued towards Skegness.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12036 in Seathorne

Once off the bus we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and aftrewards sat down on a table whith uncle Dave whilst I got the drinks in. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinks we went outside. We had a look on the map at what buses where heading Southwards. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 1174 on a #59 to Skegness. A few minutes later the bus we wanted to catch appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Hunt's SB02 on a #7 to Skegness.

Hunt's SB02 in Seathorne

We got on the bus and we bought a single to Skegness at £1.60 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Roman Bank and we joined the Southbound A52. We ran past Butlins and we turned left onto Sea View Road. We turned right onto North Parade and we headed Southwards. We continued onto Central Parade and we turned turned right onto Lumley Road. The bus terminated on Lumley so we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into Greggs. We bought a can of Coke, sausage rolls and a fammy heart biscuit. We walked along Lumley Road and Matthew ate one of the sausage rolls. We crossed over Richmond Drive and we headed into the interchange. As we got there we spotted another bus about to head out. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19169 on a #1 to Chapel St Leonards.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19169 in Skegness Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Skegness dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned right onto Richmond Drive. We continued onto Seacroft Drive and we turned left onto Drummond Road. We turned right onto Lumley Road and left onto Grand Parade. We ran forwards onto North Parade. We turned left onto Sea View Road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran into Seathorne and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19169 before it continued towards Chapel St Leonards.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19169 in Seathorne

We crossed the road and we waited for a bus back into town. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 12047 on a #1 to Skegness.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12047 in Seathorne

We got on the bus and we flashed the Skegness dayrider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Roman Bank and we joined the Southbound A52. We ran past Butlins and we turned left onto Sea View Road. We turned right onto North Parade and we headed Southwards. We continued onto Central Parade and we turned turned right onto Lumley Road. We turned left onto Richmond Drive and we ran past Lidl before entering the Interchange from the West end. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 12047 before it worked a #1 to Ingoldmells.

Stagecoach East Midlands 12047 in Skegness Interchange

We headed into the railway station and Matthew used the toilet. We crossed over Richmond Drive and we headed into the cricket club and we met up with mum at the car. We got in the car and Matthew had a sausage roll and a part bottle of Cherry Coke. He also had the Lemon Meringue from earlier on. We set off out of the car park onto Ricmond Drive and we joined the A52. We turned right onto Croft Bank and we turned right onto Mount Pleasant. We turned left onto Northolme and we turned right onto the Northbound B1195. We ran through Irby in the Marsh and we turned right onto Mill Lane. We turned right onto Gunby Lane and we ran through Gunby. We turned right onto the A158 and left onto the A1028. We ran to Ulceby Cross and we joined the Northbound A16. We ran along the Louth Bypass and we ran through Utterby. As we travlled Nortwards we passed PC Coaches Y30 PCC. We reached the New Waltham and we turned right onto the A1098. We turned left onto Humberstone Road and I turned around and head back the other way as I had made a wrong turn! We ran forwards onto North Sea Lane and we turned right onto Anthony's Bank Road. We headed inti the campsite and we parked up. When we got back Matthew had his medication and we did the Blog. I went out to get some chips but the chips shop shut at 20:00! Matthew had a ham sandwich, a bag of Frazzle and a Vienese Whirl. we wrote an e-mail and we chilled out in the caravan until bedtime at 00:00... Mark