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Ingoldmells is a village on the Lincolnshire
coastline in East
Lindsey on the A52.
Geography
In terms of villages it is relatively large and it has a
population of 3888. The village 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 near the beautiful ancient
church of St Peter and
Paul[1]. The
primary school is on Simpson Court.[2]
Close by to the west is Addlethorpe. There are fish and chip shops
near the beach.
History
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
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.[3]
Fantasy
Island
Fantasy
Island is a family Amusement Park in
Ingoldmells. The park opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of
rides, attractions and entertainment. 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 some shops and caravan parks.
References
- ^
St Peter and Paul
- ^
primary school
- ^
Butlins Memories
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links
Coordinates: 53°11′N 0°20′E / 53.183°N
0.333°E / 53.183;
0.333
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