Chapel Point Hub
Our Chapel Point Hub is located in the car park of the North Sea Observatory at Chapel Point, Chapel St Leonards, only a moments walk from the beach. Officially opened on 1st November 2025, this second hub holds special significance for us. The original funds that founded Beach Ability Lincolnshire were raised by the Ingoldmells and Chapel Fans Facebook Group, so it feels especially fitting that Chapel St Leonards is home to our first expansion after our first hub at Ingoldmells — a tribute now to both the community at Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards, where our journey began. It is also with sincere gratitude that we thank Chapel St Leonards Parish Council for granting us permission to locate our hub on these grounds and for their continued support of our work.
Access and Parking
The North Sea Observatory car park has a small pay-and-display charge and no height barrier, making it ideal for larger wheelchair-accessible vehicles and minibuses. From the car park, gentle ramps lead up to the promenade and Observatory, where the beach can also be accessed via ramped entry points. Our volunteers will be happy to advise which access point best suits your needs and will accompany you to the beach to ensure you’re comfortable and confident finding your way. You can find further information about how to find us by scrolling down this page.
Equipment Available
At Chapel Point, we currently have:
- Two different types of beach wheelchair.
- A beach walker, for those just needing a little help to walk on the sand, or can be booked alongside a wheelchair if you wish to use it for a paddle once you've reached the sea.
- A manual hoist. Please see further information below.
Full details of each wheelchair, along with booking request forms, can be found further down this page.
About the Beach
The beach at Chapel Point is a true beauty spot! It offers a vast stretch of flat sand — perfect for those who might find sand dunes or steep slopes difficult to navigate. You can also follow more of a slope down to the shoreline for a paddle if you wish. With the Seascape Café right on the doorstep serving great food and drinks, as well as facilities — including accessible toilets — it’s the perfect place for a full day out. The Observatory is also the UK’s only purpose-built marine observatory, offering stunning views and hosting a range of events throughout the year.
We kindly ask that all chairs remain on the sand and promenade and are not taken away from the beach area.
Our Chairs at Chapel Point
We currently have 3 wheelchairs and a walker for use on the sand at Chapel Point beach. Please see pictures and descriptions of our chairs and walker below. If you have any further questions about our chairs, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to answer them.
Hippocampe
The Hippocampe is best suited to children, or small adults who require additional support. This chair is lower to the ground, so great for playing in the sand or splashing in the sea. It has a head support, lap belt and chest harness.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 42cm/16.5"
Seat Depth 38cm/14.9"
Seat Height 36cm-42cm/14.1-16.5"
Measurements are approx
Sandcruiser
Best suited to adults or young people who can sit unaided. Features a lap belt and adjustable foot rest. Front swivel wheels to aid manoeuvring.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 46cm/18.5" Seat Depth 57cm/22.4" Seat Height 50cm/19.7"
Measurements are approx
Walker
Best suited to anyone who requires additional support to walk on the sand. Can also be used as a seat. May be booked alongside a wheelchair for anyone wanting a standing paddle when they get to the sea.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 41cm/16"
Seat Depth 28cm/11"
Handle Height 86cm-95cm/33.3"-37.4"
Measurements are approx
Our Hoist
Our Hoist is at Chapel Point is a Oxford Midi 180 Hydraulic Mobile Hoist
Important information about using our hoist
Please be aware that we do not have an indoor premises.
Our chairs and hoist are stored in a container that is not large enough or appropriate for use to transfer inside. Therefore, transfer into our chairs must take place outside, in an area next to our container. Please let us know at the time of booking if your require the use of our hoist so that we can make sure this area is clear for you.
This hoist has a maximum user weight of 180kg (28 stone.) You will need to provide your own sling.
Beach Ability, Lincolnshire is composed entirely of volunteers who do not possess the qualifications or authority to assess the suitability of the hoist for any specific user. Furthermore, the team is neither trained nor insured to operate the hoist or to provide demonstrations of its use.
It is the sole responsibility of the intended user and/or their carers to:
- Determine whether the hoist is appropriate and safe for the user’s specific needs;
- Ensure compatibility between the hoist and any sling or equipment being used;
- Carry out all hoist operations, including any transfers, safely and independently.
You can find the instruction manual for our hoist by clicking on the button below. This will ask you to download the manual to view. Please ensure that you read this information prior to your visit. If you have any problems viewing this information, please let us know at the time of booking.
Where to find us
Our hub is based in the car park at; North Sea Observatory, Chapel Point, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5XA
The North Sea Observatory is approximately a 2 minute drive, or 17 minute walk north of Chapel St Leonards Village centre.
How to book
You can request to book a wheelchair by completing the form below. Please make sure you have read all about using our service here before you complete the form.
Please note:
We can’t accept same-day bookings via this form.
We also can’t accept bookings submitted after 5:00pm the day before you'd like to book.
(We don’t contact our volunteers at short notice—it wouldn’t be fair to them.)
Walk-ins:
If volunteers are already on duty (for an existing booking), we’re happy to accept walk-in requests during those times.
Daily availability:
We post each morning at 9:00am if there will be any volunteers on duty on our Facebook group (here) and TikTok (here) If there are volunteers on duty that day, then you can just come along during these times, but please remember your ID. Please read the full information about using our service first here. If there is no post on Facebook or TikTok, then unfortunately, no volunteers are on duty that day, but remember you can request to book any day up to 5pm the evening before. Thank you
If you have any problems viewing or completing this form, you may also enquire about booking a chair by sending an email to bookings@beachability-lincs.org.uk or a message, on WhatsApp, to Leanne on 07971 964706.
You are also welcome to contact me by telephone on 07971 964706 if you require any further information about booking a chair with us. However, please leave me a voicemail if I am unavailable. I aim to return all calls and messages received before 5pm on the same day.
Many thanks
