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Manchester
& the Northwest Region of England


Papillon Graphics' Virtual Encyclopaedia
of Greater Manchester
Including
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside,
Trafford & Wigan
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Seaside
Resorts of Lancashire's Fylde Coast
Out and about for the day in the
Northwest of England
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Fleetwood
Fleetwood
prides itself on "Hospitality & Service". As a popular seaside
holiday resort it was founded just over 150 years ago as a resort
for Victorian Gentlefolk.
Notable
for its one-time great fishing and seafood industry, this function
has somewhat declined in recent years, though many visitors still
feel the need to visit the jetties where Fleetwood trawlers still
offload their catch, or else they enjoy hiring or chartering one
of the many local boats to try their hands at sea angling.
The
Marina and Yacht Club attract sleek boats from all along the Fylde
Coast. More modestly, the visitor can rent a small boat or pedalo,
or learn windsurfing at Fleetwood's Windsurfing Club. On a smaller
scale still, there is a model yacht lake where annual championships
are held.
The
Fleetwood Museum, well worth a visit, traces the nautical and
maritime history of Fleetwood. The seafront Leisure Centre offers
a wide range of activity sports, and next door is an indoor swimming
pool, with an outdoor pool open in summer months, with a free
kiddies' paddling pool nearby.
The
town also has a Crown Green for Bowling at the Marine Gardens.
The foreshore offers a 9 hole golf course, a Crazy Golf Green,
and the Fleetwood Golf Course is available for the more serious
golfer.
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FLEETWOOD
MARINE HALL
The
Marine Hall offers daily and evening entertainments, with catering,
bars and events for all the family. Miss Wyre Competition held
here between July and August. Olde Tyme Music Hall held on Wednesday
evenings from July to September, and Sequence Dancing from September
to October. For a free colour brochure on all its forthcoming
events: Telephone 01253-771141.
FLEETWOOD
MUSEUM
Queens
Terrace, Fleetwood. Telephone : 01253-876621.
Displays the history of deep sea fishing, model ships, gift shop.
MOUNT
CRAFT CENTRE
Telephone
: 01253-884242 & 827463
Local craftspeople displaying quality handmade items for sale,
including original water-colours, wood turning, glass engraving,
soft toys, knitwear, cross-stitch, embroidery, dried flower arrangements,
quilting, slate, ceramics, jewellery, amongst others.
FYLDE
FOLK FESTIVAL
A
weekend of spectacular music, song and dance. Held first week
in September. For current details, telephone : 01253-872317.
FLEETWOOD
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
The
Esplanade, Fleetwood. Telephone : 01253-773953
Free accommodation booking service, theatre ticket bookings, details
and tickets for attractions and events and up-to-date information
on What's On in and around Fleetwood.
Located
about 11/2 hours drive from Manchester by car on M6 motorway,
exit Junction 32, on to the M55 to Junction 3 and then the A585
to Fleetwood. By rail or Tram from Blackpool or by the No 14
Bus.
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