51 Discover Fylde And Wyre

Meet Our Neighbours!

Fylde

To the south of Blackpool sits the tranquil area of Fylde, o ering a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Blackpool and its many attractions.

Lytham, St Annes, and the beautiful villages in the surrounding area o er a gentler pace to those looking for postconference relaxation.

Sandwiched in between Blackpool and Lytham, St Annes not only has a great mix of bars and restaurants, but also has a lovely pier stretching out over a sandy beach into the Irish Sea.

If you are looking for something sportier and golf is your game of choice, the surrounding area boasts some of the North West’s best courses, including the famous Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club.

Lytham, a little further along the coast, has some great places to sit and watch the world go by. The Green, with its iconic windmill, is a popular place to walk and it’s the perfect setting to watch the sun set.

The town has a very cosmopolitan and vibrant selection of bars, cafes, and an eclectic mix of restaurants to suit every taste and budget.

Wyre

Wyre is north of Blackpool and includes, on its coastline, the traditional seaside resort of Cleveleys and Fleetwood, with beautiful and award-winning beaches with views that stretch across the Irish Sea.

Cleveleys is a resort with miles of flat Promenade to walk along. Visitors can enjoy the stunning Mythic Coastline, which includes Mary’s Shell and the Sea Ogre. You can even visit the 18th Century Grade II* Marsh Mill Windmill and enjoy the story of milling in a bygone age. The sails turn on special event days. The Victorian port of Fleetwood is beautiful. Make your way to the seafront and enjoy its amazing views across Morecambe Bay, its historic lighthouses or take a ferry across to Knott End-on-Sea.

If you fancy a spot of retail therapy visit traditional Fleetwood Market with its 200 stalls and enjoy a bite to eat.

You can also discover A nity Outlet Fleetwood on the marina, a great place to grab a bargain. Fleetwood is also home to the magnificent Fleetwood Museum. Discover the story of the fishing industry and its Victorian roots. The museum is packed with glorious maritime and social history and exhibits.

For more information go to: discoverfylde.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk

Images: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Opposite page from top: Forest of Bowland, The Olive Tree, The Deacon (both Lytham). Marsh Mill Windmill (Andy Marshall), Mary’s Shell, Cleveleys. All Fylde images provied by Discover Fylde.