East Lindsey

East Lindsey is a local government district in Lincolnshire, the largest district in the county by area, encompassing the coastal resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe, the historic market towns of Louth, Horncastle, and Alford, the Georgian town of Spilsby, and the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This diverse district features dramatic coastline, rolling chalk hills, and rich agricultural landscapes. The climate is maritime on the coast with fresh sea breezes, while inland areas enjoy the relatively dry, sunny conditions typical of eastern England. Culturally, East Lindsey maintains strong seaside identity with Skegness (one of the UK's most famous traditional seaside resorts, famous for its 'Skegness is so bracing' poster, its pier, Fantasy Island, and Butlins resort) and Mablethorpe (quieter family resort with seal sanctuary and dunes). The area preserves exceptional heritage including the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB (rolling chalk hills offering spectacular walking including the Viking Way), Louth's magnificent St James Church (with its 295ft spire, one of England's tallest parish church spires), Horncastle's antique shops and Roman heritage, and Bolingbroke Castle (birthplace of Henry IV). The district's villages feature traditional Lincolnshire character with chalk and brick cottages while the coastal dunes and salt marshes provide important wildlife habitat including Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve. Alford's manor house and windmill add to the district's attractions while the rural areas maintain strong agricultural traditions. Boundary GIS data for East Lindsey District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this extensive coastal district, supporting seaside tourism in Skegness, protecting the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, and preserving the unique character of market towns and villages.