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Seaside Resorts of Lancashire's Fylde Coast
Out and about for the day in the Northwest of England


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.

Fleetwood Promenade

Fleetwood Lighthouse

Dramatic picture of Fleetwood

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.

LOCATION

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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