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Nestled just five miles north of Skegness, Chapel St Leonards offers a quieter, more village-oriented pace of life on the Lincolnshire coast. Geographically, it is defined by its wide, sandy beaches and a sturdy sea wall that provides a level, paved walk stretching for miles towards Anderby Creek and Mablethorpe. Historically, the village takes its name from a long-lost medieval chapel dedicated to St Leonard, though the current parish church serves as the village’s architectural anchor. At its heart lies the traditional village green, surrounded by independent shops and local pubs, which creates a focal point often missing in more modern seaside resorts. Perhaps its most distinctive contemporary feature is the North Sea Observatory at Chapel Point; it is the UK’s first purpose-built marine observatory, offering panoramic views of the shifting sandbanks and local birdlife. While it certainly experiences the seasonal ebb and flow of visitors typical of this coastline, the layout of the village - with most residential streets set back from the main promenade - allows it to maintain its own identity as a year-round community.