The Cloud Bar

The Cloud Bar is a proper quirky landmark that catches you off guard if you're driving through Skegness. It's an old entertainment venue that sits on the seafront like a relic from another era - all curves and that distinctive mid-century modernist look that makes you want to dig out a camera phone before you've even parked.

What you're actually looking at is architectural history frozen in time. The building itself tells the story of seaside entertainment in its heyday, though it's not currently operating as a bar. It's the kind of place where locals will have memories of Saturday nights and summer holidays, and it's absolutely worth a walk past if you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Creekside Family Camping in Anderby is barely half a mile away, so it's no detour at all.

The real appeal is for anyone who gets excited about mid-century design or seaside nostalgia. You're not going to spend hours here - ten minutes maximum to look and photograph - but it's the sort of spot that makes sense as part of a wider wander around the Skegness seafront. The coastal path is decent for a stroll, and you get proper views of the coast.

If you're based at Cherry Tree Springs or The Nurseries just up the road, this is a five-minute drive worth making. It won't set your holiday on fire, but it's an interesting cultural marker. Come if you're curious about how Britain's seaside resorts looked when they meant something different.