Golden Palm Amusements and Bingo

Golden Palm Amusements and Bingo sits right in Skegness, that classic East Coast resort town where the arcade machines still ring and the bingo halls still pull a crowd. It's the sort of place that hasn't tried too hard to reinvent itself - which is precisely why it works. You'll find the usual run of slot machines, fruit games, and amusement arcade fare, alongside a proper bingo hall if you fancy a flutter. The vibe is decidedly old-school: neon, the ambient ping of coins, the occasional whoop from someone who's just had a win.

Families with kids will get a kick out of the arcade games for an hour or so, though there's nothing here to occupy a rainy afternoon all on its own. If you're the type who enjoys a nostalgic arcades experience or actually want to play bingo, you'll find an unpretentious spot that's genuinely local. It's the sort of thing you stumble into between fish and chips and the seafront, not a destination in itself.

The nearest caravan parks - Creekside Family Camping at Anderby and The Nurseries at just 3.5 miles away - are both close enough that Golden Palm makes for a proper old-school seaside evening out rather than a day trip. Skegness itself has enough going on to keep a family occupied for a few days. Golden Palm is the reliable filler when the weather turns.