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 miles
- Cleethorpes 20.2 miles
- Skegness 12.5 miles
- Louth 11.1 miles
- Mablethorpe 1.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe Built-up area 1 mile
- Sutton on Sea Ward 1.4 miles
- Mablethorpe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hannah cum Hagnaby Parish 2.3 miles
- Maltby le Marsh Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Markby Parish 2.6 miles
- Theddlethorpe St. Helen Parish 3.2 miles
- Strubby with Woodthorpe Parish 3.4 miles
- Beesby with Saleby Parish 3.9 miles
- Theddlethorpe All Saints Parish 4 miles
- Huttoft Built-up area 4 miles
- Withern & Theddlethorpe Ward 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Mablethorpe and Sutton
LN12 2EJ, LN12 2BB, LN12 2UU, LN12 2PH, LN12 1LW, LN12 2EU, LN12 2NQ, LN12 2EY, LN12 1DD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.3 miles
- Norwich International Airport 61.7 miles
- Skegness Railway Station 12.8 miles
- Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 14 miles
Hotels near Mablethorpe and Sutton Ad
- The Windmill Hotel - Alford 5.3 miles
- The Kings Head inn 9.1 miles
- Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel 4 10 miles
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 miles
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 9 miles
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 16.5 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 17.7 miles
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 19.4 miles