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| Ingoldmells | |
 Ingoldmells Beach |
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 Ingoldmells
Ingoldmells shown within Lincolnshire |
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| Population | 1,896 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | TF561686 |
| District | East Lindsey |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Skegness |
| Postcode district | PE25 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Boston and Skegness |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
Ingoldmells is a coastal village, civil parish and resort in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, on the A52.
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Geography [link]
In terms of villages it is relatively large, and receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to Skegness. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes. The primary school is on Simpson Court[1] Close by to the west is the village of Addlethorpe. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
History [link]
The parish church is a grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul and dating from 1200. The chancel was demolished in 1706 and it was restored in 1858 and 1892. The west tower dates from the 14th century, and the benches and font are 15th century.[2] In the churchyard, the War Memorial is a grade II listed former churchyard cross and sundial dating from 1600 and restored in 1919.[3]
During World War II, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot on the Lincolnshire Wolds provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby, Spilsby.
Holiday parks [link]
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Ingoldale Park is situated on Beach Estate. It is one of the oldest caravan parks in Ingoldmells. Beach Estate was originally made up of farm land called Home Farm and The Drain 4 acres. Upon the death of the first owner Nathanial Cartwright in 1866 it passed through his family until his brother, Edward Hudson Cartwright, sold it to Mr Flint who had ajoining land. In time Mr Flint sold part of his farm to Mr Newton and sons to make a small housing estate of about 20 bungalows, wooden in construction. There were 6 roads on the first set of plans St Johns Drive, Cherrytree Avenue and Cooper Avenue. These are still there. Newton Drive, Lime Grove and Marine Drive never materialising. Tennis courts had also been included in the plans. By 1961 at least 20 of the plots had been sold, and it now been called Beach Estate. The estate had begun to change, as caravans were now all around the little bungalows. There was an amusement arcade with bingo and a summertime supermarket The first caravans on Ingoldale Park each had their own toilet at the rear of the van, a small wooden outhouse. By the 1970's a 'modern toilet block' had been built with washing, showering and toilet facilities. The Beach Club grew and expanded through the late 1970's and 80's until it was finally closed in 2003 to make way for modern wheelchair accessible accommodation,[From the Abstract of the title of Mr Rix and Mr Utting].
Billy Butlin opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur, a Royal Navy shore establishment.[4]
Fantasy Island [link]
A large family Amusement Park in Ingoldmells which opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. It is the site of Jubilee Odyssey, which is the largest roller coaster of its type in the world. The red Jubilee Odyssey and the smaller, yellow Millennium Roller Coaster dominate the skyline and can be seen from several miles away.
Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including shops and caravan parks.
References [link]
- ^ primary school
- ^ "St Peter and St Paul church". National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. https://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1204941. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ "War Memorial". National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. https://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1359709. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ Butlins Memories
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Butlins Skegness
Butlins Skegness (officially Butlins Resort Skegness), formerly Butlin's Skegness or Funcoast World; is a holiday camp located in Ingoldmells near Skegness in Lincolnshire, England. Sir William Butlin conceived of its creation based on his experiences at a Canadian summer camp in his youth and by observation of the actions of other holiday accommodation providers, both in seaside resort lodging houses and in earlier smaller holiday camps.
Construction of the camp began in 1935 and it was opened in 1936, when it quickly proved to be a success with a need for expansion. The camp included dining and recreation facilities, such as dance halls and sports fields. During World War II, the camp was subject to a short military occupation when it served as a Naval training base, reverting to being a holiday camp in 1946. Over the past 75 years the camp has seen continuous use and development, in the mid-1980s and again in the late 1990s being subject to substantial investment and redevelopment.
