Ingoldmells Hub
Please note our Ingoldmells Hub is now closed until March 2026.
Our Ingoldmells hub is located on the seafront promenade, directly next to the beach. This was our very first hub, made possible by the Ingoldmells and Chapel Fan Facebook Group, and has been running successfully since 2018, helping hundreds of people enjoy the sand and sea.
Access and Parking
The promenade can be accessed via a nearby ramp from the closest car park. Please note this car park has a small pay-and-display charge and a 2m height barrier. The ramp up to the promenade may be a little challenging for some visitors, though there are alternative ramps available along the promenade. Additional parking is also available at the Anchor Pub, which has the same 2m height limit and a small charge. You can find further information about how to find us by scrolling down this page.
Equipment Available
At Ingoldmells, we have a wide range of equipment, including:
- Seven different types of beach wheelchair, to suit most requirements
- 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
Our part of the beach is popular but a little quieter than the busier areas further south on Ingoldmells beach. If you fancy a livelier atmosphere, Bibbys Beach Bar (often with karaoke on the beach stage) is about a 15–20 minute walk along the beach.
We kindly ask that all chairs remain on the sand and promenade and are not taken away from the beach area.
Our Chairs at Ingoldmells
We currently have 7 wheelchairs and a walker for use on the sand at Ingoldmells 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
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 full chest harness. We have two of these chairs available.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 42cm/16.5"
Seat Depth 38cm/14.9"
Seat Height 36cm-42cm/14.1-16.5"
All measurements approx
Sandpiper
This is a small chair, best suited children who are able to sit unaided. It has a lap seat belt and adjustable foot/leg rest.
Maximum user weight 80kg/176lbs Seat Width 36cm/14"
Seat Height 50cm/19.5"
All measurements 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"
All measurements approx
Kindly donated to us by Holistic Thinking Holidays.
DeBugs
Best suited to adults, we have two DeBug chairs available. Both of these chairs have a lap belt and fixed foot rest. One chair has a head support and additional strap that can be fastened around the chest.
Maximum user weight 158kg/350lbs
All measurements approx
TerraWheels
Best suited to adults. It has a good support strap for those requiring help sitting or being secured in the chair. It is also popular for its folding foot supports allowing users to get closer to the chair when transferring. Please note that this chair can be harder to push on soft sand than our other adult chairs.
Maximum user weight 136kg/300lbs
All measurements approx
Walker
Best suited to anyone who requires additional support to walk on the sand. Can also be used as a seat. Can also be booked alongside a wheelchair for those who would like to stand to paddle when they reach the sea.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 41cm/16"
Seat Depth 28cm/11"
Handle Height 86cm-95cm/33.3"-37.4"
All measurements approx
Our Hoist
Available for use at Ingoldmells, our hoist is new for the 2025 season!
It has been so kindly supplied to us by Holistic Thinking Holidays. Clearly, we at Beach Ability are incredibly thankful for this support. We are certain our users agree what a valuable asset to our service this is and share our gratitude to Holistic Thinking Holidays.
You can find details of Holistic Thinking Holidays on their website at http://www.holisticthinkingholidays.co.uk
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 on the seafront promenade, 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.
Our hoist is an Oxford Midi 170 Hydraulic Mobile Hoist.
This hoist has a maximum user weight of 170kg (26 stone 10 pounds.) 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
The nearest car park to us is on the corner of where Roman Bank meets Anchor Lane. The post code for this car park is PE25 1LX. Please see the map for more details.
How to book
Ingoldmells is currently closed for the 2025 season. Re-opening March 2026.
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
