Mablethorpe and Sutton
Parish in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.322, 0.259 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 50 82 |
| Population: | 12,531 |
| Dialling code: | 01507 (Alford) |
Mablethorpe and Sutton sit on the Lincolnshire coast in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, known for long sandy beaches backed by dunes and salt marshes beside the North Sea. The strip of coastline and nearby nature reserves attract birdwatchers and family holidaymakers alike, while a visible seam of caravan parks, amusement arcades and traditional seaside attractions gives the area a distinctly seasonal character.
Historically a Victorian seaside resort that grew further with rail links, the local economy still leans heavily on tourism alongside fishing and surrounding arable farming. The community has a mix of long-term residents and holiday-home owners, and like many east‑coast settlements it has had to manage coastal change and flood risk while keeping lively summer events and a small but resilient local social infrastructure.
Postcode districts covering Mablethorpe and Sutton
Most populated places nearby
- Grimsby 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Cleethorpes 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Skegness 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Louth 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Mablethorpe 1.6 miles2.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Sutton on Sea Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Mablethorpe Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hannah cum Hagnaby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Maltby le Marsh Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Markby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Theddlethorpe St. Helen Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Strubby with Woodthorpe Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Beesby with Saleby Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Theddlethorpe All Saints Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Huttoft Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Withern & Theddlethorpe Ward 4.3 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Mablethorpe and Sutton
LN12 1DA, LN12 2AL, LN12 2JY, LN12 1HB, LN12 2QZ, LN12 2TY, LN12 2JP, LN12 1JR, LN12 2UH … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.3 miles85.7 km
- Norwich International Airport 61.7 miles99.3 km
- Skegness Railway Station 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 14 miles22.5 km
Hotels in Mablethorpe and Sutton Ad
Schools in Mablethorpe and Sutton
- Mablethorpe Primary Academy Primary
- Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Greenfield Priory Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 9 miles14.4 km
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 19.4 miles31.3 km