Is there a train station in Louth Lincolnshire?
It served as a junction for several different now closed lines which converged on the town. The closure of the station has left Louth which has over 16,000 residents the largest town in Lincolnshire without a railway station.
How long is Mablethorpe beach?
miles
Wonderful soft golden sand stretches for miles in both directions on our beautiful, Blue Flag Award winning beach. Stay around the town centre for the fairground, cafes, fish and chips, crazy golf, donkey rides and everything you’d expect in a traditional seaside holiday resort.
What’s it like to live in Sutton on Sea?
Sutton on Sea is the ideal destination for families and couples looking to explore the East Coast and Lincolnshire Wolds away from the bright lights and attractions of the nearby resorts. The village has a good range of independent shops and is a popular place to retire to after a busy life.
Can you swim in the sea at Mablethorpe?
The waves and tides are fairly gentle at Mablethorpe but we still recommend you swim between the flags in full view of the lifeguards that watch the beach through the summer season.
Is Mablethorpe beach Busy?
A lovely beach – busy, but lovely. Unlike Skegness, Mablethorpe beach doesn’t feel quite as commercialised. You can relax on the sand, whilst the kids have a Donkey ride.
When was the train from Bardney to Louth closed?
The Louth to Bardney line closed to passengers in 1951, and to freight from Louth to Donington on Bain in 1956 and finally between Wragby and Bardney in 1960. Bardney station in 1960s (photo courtesy of – [email protected]) The scene at Bardney station in 1960s looking towards Lincoln.
When did Bardney station close for freight traffic?
The waiting room on the island platform was demolished in 1967 and Bardney station was unstaffed from 7th October 1968. The station closed to passengers on 5th October 1970 but remained open for freight traffic to Br irish Sugar until January 1981.
How did Bardney railway station get its name?
The station was renamed Bardney in May 1881. A 48ft turntable was constructed to turn the engines working the Louth branch but, in the event, this was largely unnecessary as tank engines were used which could easily operate tender first.
When did South Willingham and Bardney railway station open?
The line opened for freight traffic between Bardney and South Willingham on 9th November 1874, this was extended to Donington-on-Bain on 27th September 1875 and finally through to Louth on 26th June 1876. A branch line opened from the ELR to the developing resort of Skegness on 28th July 1873.