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Contents 4 Fabulous Fleetwood 8 Thornton Cleveleys Covered 10 Picturesque Poulton 12 Gorgeous Garstang 16 The Forest of Bowland and Wyre’s Villages 18 Where to stay 24 Out and about - a guided walk to enjoy 25 On our doorstep 26 Our own assets 2 discoverwyre.co.uk An introduction to Wyre - a land of magnificent sunrises and inspiring sunsets

It’s no secret that the best way to enjoy a destination is to get the inside track from the people who live there.

In our hunt for the very best of Wyre, we have combined our existing knowledge with that of our local community and businesses.

All this adds up to a wonderful experience, whether you want to spend time on our breathtaking and recently refurbished coastal resorts or our beautiful countryside walks.

Use this handy guide in conjunction with our website discoverwyre.co.uk for further information about destinations to explore and return to. Did You Know? The towns and villages of Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Knott End on Sea and Garstang form the district of Wyre - named after its 48 mile stretch of river. We are less than half an hour away from the M6 and just a stone’s throw away from . Accessibility is easy, whether you choose to travel on the M55, or leisurely cruise by car or narrowboat through beautiful Wyre. Trains to Poulton-Le-Fylde and good bus routes throughout the area give great access to all our treasures too.

discoverwyre.co.uk 3 Fleetwood Fleetwood is a beautiful Victorian seaside resort, boasting a stunning promenade, Art Deco theatre, a colourful harbour yacht marina, traditional shops, Freeport Shopping Outlet Village and the famous Fleetwood Market.

Benefitting from a £1.5m regeneration programme, Fleetwood is gaining a reputation as a hidden gem for seaside visitors. New additions, such as the attractive beach huts on the promenade, add to the landscape of Victorian architecture.

Enjoy a breathtaking walk along the Esplanade and experience some of the most magnificent views in . Enjoy family fun with the kids at Marine Splash, our inclusive able or disabled sensory play area at the new multi-access park, next to the iconic Marine Park building. inclusiveplay.com/map

Shows and Did You Know? events take place There are a number of award winning Events in 2016 throughout the year fish and chip shops in Wyre, with (just a few to whet your appetite!) at the beautiful locally caught fish and home-grown Marine Hall potatoes. This northern delicacy is certainly For further details one of our specialities; we believe it should Fleetwood Festival of Transport go to be a compulsory meal for any visit (Tram Sunday) marinehall.co.uk to the seaside! 17 July or telephone 01253 887693 999 Bath Race See page 27 Fleetwood Boating Lake for details 13 August

Did Fylde Coast Food and You Know? Drink Festival You can go ‘crabbing’ Marine Hall at Fleetwood Boating Lake. 14 August A wonderful, traditional seaside adventure to keep the kids entertained for hours. Heritage Open Days “Don’t forget to ‘chuck em’ Throughout Fleetwood back in though!” 8 to 11 September Margaret Daniels, Fleetwood Civic Society Best of British Fair and local resident Freeport Fleetwood September

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Must Sees

Rossall Point – The observation tower on Beach is open to the public to learn about the local coastal environment, bird and plant life. The ground floor gallery has information about the area and seasonal displays. There are two observation decks for bird watching and taking in the stunning views - across the and Bay to the Enjoy three bowling greens, a Parkour facility, two Lakeland fells and the tennis courts, picnic areas, a range of play equipment, a Forest of Bowland. Family multi-use-games area and playing fields. At the heart of events run throughout the park is the newly restored pavilion which is open to the summer season. the public for events, activities and displays. For a special birds eye wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 887305 view before your visit take a look at our webcam The Mount Pavilion and Events - With superb situated on the Mount. views, reaching as far as the Lake District on a clear wyre.gov.uk/rossallpoint day, the Mount is the perfect place to sit and admire the vast beauty of the North West coastline. When – A Grade II listed building the conditions are right, usually close to sunset on a designed by in 1938. The museum tells summer night, the story of Fleetwood, its cargo trade, ferry passenger you can see services , salt mining industry and its development as the hills of the a holiday destination. There is a rooftop camera which Isle of Man gives the visitor panoramic views along Fleetwood’s approximately shore and the Wyre Estuary. There are a range of events, 60 miles tours and family activities throughout the year. A must away across is a tour to view the Harriet, our fishing Smack, listed in the Irish Sea. the Historic Ships Register. Enjoy a range fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk 01253 876621 of family friendly events Farmer Parrs Animal World and Fylde Coast throughout the season in the historic pavilion. Agricultural Museum – A great day out for the whole wyre.gov.uk/themount family. There’s an animal Marine Hall, Fleetwood – an Art Deco architectural farm with rare gem which opened in 1935, this has been the premier breed animals, entertainment venue for Wyre ever since. With an extensive all year-round heritage programme of museum, pony shows, from live and tractor music to comedy rides, pottery nights, the best shop, play area, picnic area and café along with many children’s shows family events throughout the year. and well-known farmerparrs.com 01253 874389 names from the world of TV and Memorial Park - A seven hectare Grade II listed park. entertainment The park was created in commemoration of the First – not to mention the spectacular annual pantomime. World War and is a rare example of early 20th century There’s even a weekly tea dance. architecture, being one of only a handful of listed war marinehall.co.uk 01253 887693 memorial parks and gardens in the UK. Take a walk around the newly restored pond, stream, rose garden and woodland area. discoverwyre.co.uk 5 Fleetwood Town Football Club - Highbury is home to Fleetwood Freeport - Fleetwood Town FC and was established in 1939. It has If you’re looking for a capacity of more than 5,000 and it’s also a great venue a bargain, Freeport for various community events throughout the year. Fleetwood is Lancashire’s fleetwoodtownfc.com 01253 775080 number one shopping outlet. Set on a tranquil marina, there are 45 famous name stores for the whole family plus there’s free parking. Offering up to 60% discounts. There’s a tasty selection of places to eat and drink and a great programme of family events throughout the year. freeport-fleetwood.com 01253 877377

Fleetwood Town Centre - A traditional town centre with many independent shops lining Lord Street and the surrounding area.

Shop Local Scheme - Here local businesses and the Did You Know? community are working together to make a real Fleetwood Marsh difference to the local economy. Businesses Nature Reserve - offer a discount to scheme cardholders in You’ll also find some lovely If you’ve not got the urge Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Cards are FREE pieces of public art at Fleetwood to head off into the open and can be collected from Northern Rags, Marsh - decorative iron gateways grassland in your wellies, 16 Poulton Street, Fleetwood. break up the flat landscape and lead then take to the marsh’s shoplocalwbf.co.uk 01253 874918 you from the footpath into a perfect pathways and explore ponds subject area for all photographers to and wetlands to take a look at snap from different angles. Active Fun the huge range of wildlife here. The evening sun sets over the You’ll even discover a west and often casts red disused railway track Fleetwood shadows over the space. that has been taken over by scrub Golf Club – and wildflowers. From here you can also Claiming that it’s access the banks of the , where (probably) ‘the home you can view a multitude of shipwrecked boats. of the first links course in 01253 887445 for information ’, this course was established in 1861 and is a 6557 yard, par 72 green. Shop ‘til You Drop Visitors are welcome to play this fine course with various Fleetwood Market – This traditional market offers a summer golf packages great shopping experience, with over 250 indoor and available. 50 outdoor fleetwoodgolf.co.uk stalls, selling a 01253 773573 range of goods for the whole YMCA Fleetwood health and fitness centre – family. There Enjoy family fun and healthy activity in our two really is no swimming pools and gym, alongside a range of cardio market quite and resistance equipment and a varied programme of like this in the classes for all fitness levels. Pay as you go available for UK! visitors. ymcayactive.org 01253 771505 wyremarkets.co.uk 01253 887651 6 discoverwyre.co.uk Marine Splash - An exciting new water play area and Skate Bowl - café designed to keep children entertained on the same Unique to site as Fleetwood Leisure Centre. Youngsters can splash Coast, a sunken skate through fountains, water jets and water tunnels and a facility that was paddling area is also included. A new café overlooking introduced to Marine the splash pad offers an outside decked area to watch Gardens in spring the little ones as they play. You’ll also find excellent 2015. Rather than traditional ramps commonly found picnic areas and toilet facilities too. Open seven days a at many other sites, users will find a sunken bowl week from noon until 5pm (weather permitting) over with varying heights of up to 6ft and a series of hips the summer holidays. Alongside is a multi-sensory play around the perimeter. It has been created to suit both area with great equipment for all to enjoy. beginners and the more experienced, and is multi- wyre.gov.uk/marinesplash 01253 887693 functional for skateboards, scooters, bikes or skates.

Knott End to Fleetwood Ferry - This first official foot passenger ferry service began operating in 1894, as a vital link for visitors and locals between Fleetwood and Knott End. The ferry journey takes less than 10 minutes. Dogs can travel too, so bring them along for the ride. wyre.gov.uk/ferry 07793 270 934

Did you Know? You can walk or cycle the length of the Fylde Coast along the promenade from Fleetwood on to Cleveleys and to Blackpool (approximately 11 miles). The journey is very flat in the main, with stunning views across the Irish Sea right along its length. discoverwyre.co.uk 7 Thornton Cleveleys Thornton Cleveleys is made up of two towns that complement each other well. Cleveleys is a bustling, modern seaside resort, with a great range of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. As well as picture perfect views of the sea, miles of golden sands and exhilarating walks along a multi-award winning promenade, Cleveleys is quickly becoming a jewel in the crown of Wyre’s coastal destinations.

Thornton is a sedate haven with a pretty village atmosphere, good shops and fine pubs and restaurants. It has its own little theatre, with fantastic shows and music events, besides a multitude of picturesque walks from Wyre Estuary Country Park.

Shows and events take place throughout Did You Know ? the year at Thornton “ Windmill is a Grade II* Little Theatre. listed building and is one of the highest For further tower mills in Europe. Built in 1794, it information visit still retains its original machinery. wyretheatres.co.uk Visitors can enjoy tours of the mill which is or telephone situated in a small square surrounded by 01253 887693 shops, cafes and restaurants.” See page 27 Michael Brightman, for details Chairman of Friends of Marsh Mill

Events in 2016

Cleveleys Classic Car Show Cleveleys Promenade 5 June 2016

Marsh Mill Birthday Celebrations Marsh Mill, Thornton October Did You Know? Twits in the Park and Family Open Day Wyre’s history and folklore has been brought to Wyre Estuary Country Park life in an illustrated book that delights both 31 July children and adults. The Sea Swallow is a magical tale, based on Singleton Thorpe, a village drowned off the coast Family Greenwood Craft Day of Cleveleys in the 16th century. Walk the Mythic Coastline Wyre Estuary Country Park and see the sculptures along the way! 2 October To purchase a copy of the book contact 01253 887445

8 discoverwyre.co.uk Did You Know ? The tramway network is 11 miles long and was part of the first electric tramway system established in the UK. “You can hop on a tram from Fleetwood all the way to in Blackpool which runs throughout the year, with more frequent services during the busy summer season. The tram stops in Cleveleys so you can stop by for a visit.” Dave Evans, co-founder of Fleetwood Festival of Transport Must Sees Active Fun

The Mythic Coastline - YMCA Thornton health and fitness centre – Wyre’s Mythic Coast The home of a brand new, state of the art health and Artwork Trail brings a magical element fitness facility, including one of the largest gyms in the to the Cleveleys seafront. Discover the 10 region. Purpose built spinning and fitness class studios, metre high Sea Swallow sculpture, spot a café diner, outdoor 3G pitches, squash courts and the Shipwrecks Memorial, a homage to outdoor sport pitches. There are crèche and disabled all the ships lost on the Fylde Coast from access facilities on site too. 1643 to 2008 and the Sea Ogre lurking ymcayactive.org 01253 824108 among the rocks. wyre.gov.uk/mythiccoast Air Skate Park, Thornton - Get ready, it’s time 01253 887445 to ride! Air Skate is a unique, bespoke, indoor ramp experience, which has been pre-designed for seamless transitions and maximum flow. There are 17 interconnecting ramps, pipes, banks, ledges and rails for boards, BMX, blades and scooters. air-skate.co.uk 01253 824108

YMCA Ten Pin Bowling - YMCA Bowl is a fully accessible, 10 lane 10 pin bowling alley, powered by AMF and offering the latest UV bowling experience. ymcabowl.co.uk 01253 824108 Thornton Little Theatre - Thornton Little Theatre is a great venue. Proud to be at Wyre Estuary Country Park - This award winning the heart of the local community, it hosts all types of park offers year-round activities and events for all events including touring theatre performances, local including ranger-led walks and environmentally themed amateur dramatic shows, live acoustic gigs and family activities. There’s an innovative children’s play area friendly events. providing a great opportunity to enjoy natural play wyretheatres.co.uk 01253 887693 and have fun in the park. You will find a network of accessible paths by the breathtaking Wyre Estuary. Marsh Mill and Shopping Village – The park offers room facilities and a unique outdoor Marsh Mill is a 222-year-old restored performance area for hire. Visit the cafe for light Tower Mill, one of the best working refreshments. Recreational opportunities include mills in the UK. It offers a unique walking, cycling, horse riding and water sports plus introduction to milling of a bygone age. access for all cycles, a mobility Tramper and the With exhibitions, workshops and events Wyreside trail –which has been specially adapted for the throughout the year, the mill is in the visually impaired. centre of Marsh Mill Village with shops wyre.gov.uk/wecp 01253 863100 and a Farmers Market taking place on the second Saturday of the month (except January) from 9am – 1pm. The mill is open weekends from April until the beginning of November. friends-of-marshmill.com 01253 887445

Cleveleys Vue Cinema - situated on the promenade at Cleveleys,all the top films and forthcoming trailers for cinema releases are available. myvue.com 08712 240 240 discoverwyre.co.uk 9 Poulton-le-Fylde

Discover the ancient market town of Poulton-le-Fylde which can trace its origins back as far as the Domesday Book.

Home to a wide range of high quality, independent shops and high street stores, we recommend that you visit here for a bustling day time café culture, and memorable nightlife.

Poulton-le-Fylde has something for everyone, including a picturesque award-winning railway station to make it even easier to visit.

Did You Know? The churchyard of St.Chad’s Parish Church is a well-used shortcut through the town centre and is famous for its springtime crocus display.

Events in 2016

Poulton Gala 4 June

Our Big Gig 17 July Jean Stansfield Park

Did You Know? Legend has it that a skull and cross bones carved on a tombstone at St.Chad’s mean that it’s the grave of a pirate.

After Dark in Poulton-le-Fylde Poulton has a lively nightlife with a range of great eateries, traditional pubs and late night bars with a selection of wines and real ales. The Thatched House Pub even has its own microbrewery on site.

The latest addition is ‘The Poulton Elk’ – a J D Wetherspoon pub named after a stone-age creature whose skeleton was found locally and is now in the Harris Museum at Preston. There’s usually a live band to be heard at the weekend and beer and regular cider festivals. All in less 10 discoverwyre.co.uk than a square mile, there are no less than 20 licensed venues to enjoy. Must Sees Active Fun

The Market Cross, Fish Slab, Spa On the Breck - A brand new, luxurious spa, Whipping Post and Stocks - featuring an aromatherapy room, foot spa, spa pool, All these stand in the Market monsoon shower, ice fountain, steam room, sauna and Place and are rare items from relaxation room. Prepare your senses for a relaxing Poulton’s past, which date experience and be deservedly pampered beyond your between the 17th and 18th expectations. centuries. The stocks and spaonthebreck.co.uk 01253 887157 whipping post are reminders of the punishments wrongdoers might have suffered in yesteryear.

St.Chad’s Church - A beautiful historic church situated in the centre of the town and famed for its crocus displays which bloom each spring. The first mention of a church in Poulton is in a document of 1094. stchadschurchpoulton-le-fylde.btck.co.uk 01253 883086

Shop ‘til You Drop

Poulton Town Centre - Poulton is a shopper’s paradise, teeming with independent traders and high Breck Apartments offer with the Spa on the Breck street stores. With plenty of available parking space A fabulous two hour Spa Journey Pass is available if (some of it free) to help you get to your favourite shop, you are staying at Breck Apartments. Your journey to Poulton town centre won’t disappoint. The Teanlowe total relaxation begins as you step inside the monsoon Centre has been refurbished into a modern retail outlet, experience with 50 litres of water washing over your and is home to a new flag ship Booths supermarket. skin and preparing your senses for two hours of pure uninterrupted bliss. This exclusive spa is located just a Poulton Market - There’s plenty of short walk from the stunning apartments, and is the hustle and bustle at Monday’s market, perfect way to make your stay even more special. when the pedestrian areas are filled breckapartments.co.uk 01253 271271 with stalls selling delicious local produce and much more. Poulton’s Poulton YMCA health and fitness centre - This retail past stems from when it was an fitness centre has recently received a make-over and urban centre for the agricultural world now boasts a new state of the art gym, purpose built of the northern Fylde coast. Country class and activities studio, large swimming pool and full folk came to shop, sell their produce range of fitness, relaxation and aqua classes. and auction their animals. ymcayactive.org 01253 891629 wyremarkets.co.uk 01253 891000 Poulton Golf Club - a well respected parkland course, New Penny Grill and Ice Cream - a delightful café known for its challenging layout. The course is situated selling homemade meals and cakes. It is a multi-award on the outskirts of Poulton-le-Fylde. The course is winning ice cream parlour, selling up to 30 delectable suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities. The flat homemade flavours. After over 25 years in business, parkland layout is easy on the legs but the narrow the New Penny was crowned with ‘Ice Cream Maker of fairways and water hazards also make it a challenging the Year’ and ‘Best Artisan Ice Cream in the UK’ awards. enough course for all levels. thenewpennygrill.com 01253 892980 poultonlefyldegolfclub.co.uk 01253 892444 Did You Know? Poulton Farmer’s Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9am – 1pm at St Chad’s church hall. discoverwyre.co.uk 11 Gorgeous Garstang Garstang is a traditional market town, richly steeped in history. It’s a perfect destination for relaxed shopping trips, lazy picnics, teashop treats and traditional pub lunches.

The enigmatic ruins of can be seen from over the River Wyre and the glorious peaks of the Forest of Bowland lie beyond.

In town, the historic narrow alleyways, known as weinds, provide an interesting and unexpected diversion to hidden shops, restaurants and cafes.

Hearty homemade food is available from historic inns and friendly pubs and must be experienced. Whether you wish to explore by car, bicycle or on foot, Garstang Events in 2016 is the perfect destination for all seasons. Scorton Bikes and Barrows 30 April - 2 May

Did You Know? Garstang Walking Festival “The Forest of Bowland has some of the best 7 - 15 May blanket bog in England, all 4,000 hectares of it! It’s made up of a wide range of sphagnum mosses that Garstang and District eventually create peat. This ancient habitat supports a range of Children’s Festival scarce and unusual plant and animal species. Perhaps one of the 30 May rarest is bog rosemary which has beautiful pinky-white bell shaped flowers which can be seen in April and May.” College’s Alison Boden – Open Day and Country Fair Coast and Countryside Manager 12 June

Scorton Steam Fair 18 - 19 June

Forton Field Day 26 June

Garstang Show 6 August

Garstang Arts and Music Festival 22 to 29 August

Guys Oyster Festival 1 - 4 September

Lancashire Game and Country Festival, Scorton 10 - 11 September

Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival 12 discoverwyre.co.uk 12 - 13 December Gorgeous Garstang Must Sees offering renowned views out to the Irish Sea. Wyresdale Garstang Arts Centre Park is family owned-and run, and welcomes visitors - A focal point for local from across the UK. arts of all types, and wyresdalepark.co.uk 01524 791874 home to Garstang and District Arts Society. - The Lancaster Canal is navigable The society offers a huge for 41 miles and winds through some of the most variety of arts of interest spectacular scenery in the North West of England. to Garstang residents and Being a contour canal, the full length of the canal is visitors alike, with free lock free - the longest lunchtime concerts in the summer and regular arts, stretch in the country craft and collectors fairs, society group performances, - making it popular exhibitions, productions and public events throughout for the experienced the entire year. and novice alike. The garstangartssociety.org.uk 01995 606648 scenic Lancaster Canal is a popular venue for Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – Situated on the Lancaster riverbank walks or a Canal at close to Garstang, this picturesque leisurely sail on a canal canal side hamlet of thatched roofed buildings is home boat. to Guy’s Eating Establishment and pizzeria right next to the atmospheric Owd Lancaster Canal Cruises – There are a range of Nell’s Tavern, Guy’s Lodge narrowboats to hire for all occasions including those and School House Square. special occasion private cruises or relaxing half day There is a programme of sails. Or hire a narrowboat for a longer holiday and great events throughout the cruise the Lancaster Canal at your leisure. year, including Guys Oyster lccruises.co.uk 01995 640833 Festival in September and Oktoberfest. Old Holly Farm – A family run, working organic dairy guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk 01995 640010 farm, giving people of all ages the opportunity to see a real working farm. Watch cows being milked at the end Th’Owd Tithe Barn - A characterful canal-side pub. of every day. Visit the farm shop and enjoy one of the Sip fruit wine or sample cask ale in the summer sun delicious homemade ice creams made from the farms by the banks of the canal and listen to the distinctive own organic milk. Come face to face with traditional tinkling of the beautifully decorated narrowboats Lancashire farm animals, then treat your younger moored close by. When it’s cold outside cosy up near visitors to play in the play barn, followed by a visit to the roaring fire and enjoy traditional pub grub in hearty the café with its tasty bites. portions. Th’Owd Tithe Barn is a great place to sample oldhollyfarm.com 01524 791200 some of the finest produce Lancashire has to offer. The building dates back to 1710 and its rustic, barn-like Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - Discover this interior echoes its original beginnings as a tithe barn charming family used for the storage of corn. attraction situated mitchellsoflancaster.com 01995 604486 in Claughton near Garstang. You’ll find a - closed for over 150 years, the park working farm, gardens, is now open to visitors. The walled garden Apple Store tea rooms, nursery and café offers homemade, locally sourced food, served from gift shop. There are the restored old stone apple store. The neighbouring rare breed animals to lake offers the opportunity for boutique lodge discover, farm walking accommodation and boating. Entry to the gardens is routes, a conservation free and every autumn the hall and home farm are area and safe children’s play area. opened for a family run, festival-inspired weekend. cobblehey.co.uk 01995 602643 The estate includes the locally renowned Nicky Nook Fell and Grizedale Valley, perfect for family walks and discoverwyre.co.uk 13 Shop ‘til You Drop Dewlay also sell an array of other specialities. Whilst at the cheese shop read about the striking wind turbine Garstang High Street - This small market town is situated on site. This is one of the first dairies in the UK a true mixture of the old and the new. Its historic to be powered by renewable energy via a wind turbine buildings and medieval weinds are set amongst on site. Groups are welcome to experience the Creamy contemporary, independent Lancashire or Tasty Lancashire Tours. shops, restaurants and cafes. dewlay.com 01995 602335 The main shopping streets are High Street, Bridge Street, Barton Grange Garden Centre - Situated in Brock Church Street and Thomas’ close to Garstang this extensive garden centre complex Weind. certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. With so much to see, including the gardening department, farm shop, cook Garstang Market and shop, café and restaurant selling a range of hot and cold Market Hall - Garstang’s meals and homemade cakes. There’s also a full range of market dates back to the events throughout the year to enjoy. early 1300’s before the days bartongrange.co.uk 01995 642900 of Edward II. The Market Cross at the top of the High Street is one of the most familiar landmarks in the area. The traditional weekly outdoor market is held every Thursday. This popular market stretches the length of the High Street, offering a variety of stalls offering everything you need from children’s clothes to plants and household goods. In addition to the weekly market you will find traditional stalls including local cheeses, confectionary and homemade biscuits, locally grown fruit and vegetables and a traditional butcher, offering local produce. garstang.net/shopping_market 01995 602125

Dewlay Cheese – A family Did You Know? owned multi award-winning “You can view Garstang online dairy, which boasts the from one of four webcams dotted country’s first purpose-built around the town. Take a look at viewing gallery and cheese the Marina, Canalside and the shop. Watch Lancashire townscape of Garstang by following Cheese being made, learn the link garstang.net/webcams.php” about its history and buy Lynn Harter, local resident some in the cheese shop. Did You Know ? “Barton Grange Garden Centre is rather well known for its toilets! The male facilities are rather spectacular and certainly in keeping with the theme of the garden centre. They must be seen to be believed. Do take a look when you visit - they are certainly memorable!” Kate Ford, Barton Grange Garden Centre 14 discoverwyre.co.uk Active Fun There a number of circular walks in Garstang including eight walking from Garstang routes, the Garstang Town Garstang YMCA health and fitness centre - Trail and Heritage Trail. Activities at Garstang YMCA include a gym and For more information contact Visit Garstang Centre dedicated weights room, fitness and relaxation classes 01995 602125 and badminton. A swimming pool is situated on Oak Road, a short walk from the main YMCA complex. Cycling - Bicycles can be hired from ymcayactive.org Owd Nells, Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow, Preston Leisure Centre 01995 605410 01995 640010 Swimming pool 01995 604340 or Garstang Marina, Garstang 01995 605040

Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club - Set on the For cycle routes in and around Garstang and the banks of the Rivers Wyre and Calder, Garstang Golf Forest of Bowland, contact Visit Garstang Centre Club’s course provides an 18 hole parkland course, 01995 602125 which measures 6,050 yards is a Par 68. Also available is or go to cyclemaps.org.uk a 300 yard, 18 bay, floodlit driving range with practice area for those who want to improve their game. Parties are catered for, for a society or corporate day. garstanghotelandgolf.com 01995 600100

Bridge House Marina and Caravan Park - A family run business, catering for the cruiser, narrowboat, yacht and sail boat owner and enthusiast. Situated on the banks of the Lancaster Canal, the marina offers a scenic location to both sail and moor your boat. The marina has 160 moorings and all the facilities a modern boater requires including a chandlery, cranage, storage, boat sales, boat brokerage, boat hire and static and touring caravans. bridgehousemarina.co.uk 01995 603207

Walks - Garstang is the starting point for a diverse range of walking routes through beautiful pasture and woodland at the edge of the River Wyre and the picturesque towpath of the Lancaster Canal.

The ‘Wyre Way’ is a long distance recreational route, which links the sea at with the Forest of Bowland, passing through Garstang. The local riverside walk, a circular trail suitable for all, links the Discovery Centre with the riverside picnic area, the Garstang Millennium Green and the River Wyre.

The countryside rangers lead a variety of short and long distance walks linking the Lancaster Canal, Forest of Bowland, surrounding countryside and neighbouring villages.

If you enjoy guided walks why not take part in our Wyre Walks and Activity Programme with a year long programme of health walks, guided walks and activities. Get your copy from Visit Garstang or check the wyre website. discoverwyre.co.uk 15 The Forest of Bowland AONB The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding National Beauty, with remote fells, riverside rambles, wildlife and heritage and a number of traditional villages and local shops selling a range of produce. There is a calendar of events throughout the year, called the Festival of Bowland with a number of fun activities for the whole family. forestofbowland.com 01200 448000

Wyre villages Knott End and , , St.Michaels, Churchtown and Scorton

Upcoming Events in 2016 Great Eccleston Show 16 -17 July Great Eccleston Tractor Pull 27 - 28 (August Bank Holiday)

Did You Know? In Knott End there is a picturesque, five mile circular walk, beginning and ending at the Bourne Arms Pub where you can see wonderful views of the River Wyre, salt mines and discoverwyre.co.uk 16 seabirds along this stretch of the Wyre Way. Must Sees Scorton - This beautiful village, dating back to the 17th Century, is in the Forest of Bowland. A Pottery - If you haven’t touched clay for popular destination for walkers and cyclists seeking years or fancy throwing a pot for the first time, then refreshment at The Priory or The Barn, Daisy Clough this is the place for you. With a range of fun pottery Nurseries and Wyresdale Park. There are a network of courses available for all ages there’s also a café serving paths to walk close by including the landmark Nicky homemade food, an art gallery and a garden to enjoy. Nook which is a popular climb, and the fisheries at pillingpottery.com 01253 799928 Wyreside Lake and Cleveley Mere are well worth a visit too. Singleton Maize Maze - A 12 acre site with an annually changing and uniquely designed maze. The Barn at Scorton - Discover a wealth of unusual Created in a growing crop of corn on the cob maize, gifts for any occasion in a traditional environment. which grows between eight and ten feet tall, before There is a bistro and coffee house full of old world it’s harvested in October and used to feed the farm’s charm. The barn specialises in a variety of plants to herd of pedigree Simmental cattle. The complex has a choose from. indoor and outdoor play areas and a café for the family. plantsandgifts.co.uk 01253 793633 singletonmaizemaze.co.uk 07925 374024 The Priory Scorton - Knott End-on-Sea - Enjoy the sumptuous food A village situated on and delightful atmosphere the southern side of of the popular café bar. Morecambe Bay across Breakfast, lunch and dinner is the Wyre Estuary from served every day using locally Fleetwood. The village sourced produce. Aswell as is the main commercial offering stylish boutique centre for the accommodation small area. There are a variety intimate wedding are also a of shops, cafes, drinking speciality to make that special establishments, a golf day perfect. club and a very popular theprioryscorton.co.uk ice cream parlour. There is 01524 791255 a seasonal ferry crossing to Fleetwood (see page7). Did you Know? Knott End Golf Course – a stunning eighteen hole “There is a sculpture in honour golf course, which is a part links and part pastoral of artist LS Lowry at course. The front nine holes run alongside the River Knott End-on-Sea. It celebrates Wyre with breathtaking views of the Bowland hills Lowry’s links with the village as and Morecambe Bay whilst the back nine take you depicted in his painting ‘The Jetty through woodland and wildlife. A great course choice at Knott End, near Fleetwood’ and for both members and visiting golfers alike. portrays a matchstick man and dog from the artwork. The knottendgolfclub.com 01253 810576 Lancashire artist often visited Knott End in the 1940’s and 1950’s and he painted a number of seafront scenes. The Great Eccleston Market Day - The weekly market is a sculpture is located in the spot next to the jetty”. bustling part of Great Eccleston village life. You can pick Pat Greenhough, local resident up fruit and veg all locally grown, fresh fish, flowers and Did You Know? household items, to name but a few. The market takes “St.Helen’s Church in Churchtown has a couple of place every Wednesday from 9am to 4pm and a Farmers older residents from the Knights Templar Crusades, Market takes place alongside the main street market on which suggests that the graves date back from between the third Wednesday of the month, 9am-1pm. 10th Century to 13th Century ACE.” wyremarkets.co.uk 07590 043238 Rev’d Andrew Wilkinson, St Michael’s and St.Helen’s Churches discoverwyre.co.uk 17 Planning your trip Garstang and rural Wyre

For more ideas on how to make the most of your visit accommodation to Wyre then head to any of our Visitor Information HOTELS Centres or check out our new website discoverwyre.co.uk BEST WESTERN for more details on all destinations. GARSTANG COUNTRY HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB www.garstanghotelandgolf.com Drive, Garstang, PR3 1YE As well as useful guides, maps and bespoke advice, Tel: 01995 600100 the information centres provide: • arts, crafts and gifts CROFTERS HOTEL www.croftershotel.co.uk • theatre and event bookings A6 , Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PH • souvenirs, maps and books Tel: 01995 604128 • travel passes • free accommodation booking service KENLIS ARMS HOTEL Kenlis Road, Barnacre, Preston, PR3 1GD Tel: 01995 603307 Visit Garstang, Cerestanc Square, Garstang THE HOLLY 01995 602125 www.the-holly.co.uk Lancaster Rd, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL [email protected] Tel: 01524 793500 Opening hours: seven days per week from 10.30am to 4.30pm (April to October) PREMIER INN (PRESTON NORTH) and 11am to 3.30pm (November to March) www.premierinn.com Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN Tel: 0871 5278912 Visit Fleetwood, Marine Hall, Fleetwood 01253 887693 ROYAL OAK HOTEL AT GARSTANG [email protected] www.robinsonbrewery.com Market Place, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1ZA Opening hours: seven days per week from April to Tel: 01995 603318 October, 10.30am to 4.30pm November to March – Mon to Friday 10.30am to THE PRIORY SCORTON 4.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 11.20am to 2.40pm www.theprioryscorton.co.uk The Square, Scorton, Preston, PR3 1AU Tel: 01524 791255 Visit Cleveleys i-bus, Plaza Top of Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. BED and BREAKFAST 01253 887597 BROADGATE FARM [email protected] www.broadgatefarm.co.uk Opening hours: April to October – Thursday, Friday Lane, Bleasdale, Preston, PR3 1UR and Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm Tel: 01995 602402 4 Star Enjoy England We also have unmanned Tourist Information Points GUY’S THATCHED HAMLET for literature at www.guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk - Fleetwood Market Canalside, St. Michaels Rd, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RS - Claylands Caravan Park Tel: 01995 640010 - Fleetwood Marina MIDDLE HOLLY COTTAGE & TEA ROOMS - The Priory, Scorton www.middlehollycottage.co.uk - Knott End Café Middle Holly, Forton, Preston, PR3 1AH - Poulton Train Station Tel: 01524 792399 4 Star Enjoy England Accommodation disclaimer MILL HOUSE Wyre Council has included as many www.millhouse-bedandbreakfast.co.uk accommodation providers in Wyre that we Garstang By Pass Road, Churchtown, PR3 0HQ Tel: 01995 238731 are aware of, however we cannot take any responsibility or liability for any we may have OLDE DUNCOMBE HOUSE missed inadvertently or any listing errors www.oldeduncombehouse.co.uk or omissions. Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RE Tel: 01995 640336 18 discoverwyre.co.uk SELF CATERING

BADGERS WOOD RIDING HOLIDAYS B&B for horses www.badgerswood-ridingholidays.co.uk Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 1BV Tel: 07971 638198

BARNACRE COTTAGE www.barnacre-cottages.co.uk Arkwright Farm, Eidsforth Lane, Barnacre, PR3 1GN Tel: 01995 600918 5 Star Gold Enjoy England GIBSON BARN CARAVAN PARK CALDERTOP COTTAGES www.ukcampsite.co.uk www.caldertopcottage.co.uk Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0JB Higher Landskill Farm, , Garstang, PR3 1SS Tel: 01995 603332 Tel: 01995 603246 3 Star Enjoy England GREAVES FARM CARAVAN AND CAMPING SITE www.greavesfarmcabuscaravansite.co.uk CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES & LEISURE PARK Greaves Farm, Cabus Nook Lane, Garstang, PR3 1AA www.cleveleybridgefisheries.com Tel: 01524 791726 Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton. Preston, PR3 1BY Tel: 01524 791637 HUMBLESCOUGH FARM www.humblescoughfarm.co.uk CLEVELEY MERE Humblescough Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0LL www.cleveleymere.com Tel: 01995 605804 or 07545 178 991 Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton, PR3 1BY Tel: 01524 793644 / 07711 055544 MEADOW VIEW 4 Star Enjoy England www.ukcampsite.co.uk Snapewood Lane, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 0JP SHIREBANK COURT Tel: 01995 604511 www.shirebankcourt.co.uk Forton Bank Farm, School Lane, Forton, PR3 0BL NORTH VIEW CARAVAN SITE Tel: 01524 792179 www.lancashirecaravansite.co.uk 4 Star Enjoy England North View, Skitham Lane, Nateby, PR3 6BD Tel: 01995 602612 CAMPING and CARAVANNING POPLAR GROVE FARM CARAVAN PARK BRIDGE HOUSE MARINA & CARAVAN PARK www.poplargrovefarmcaravanpark.co.uk www.bridgehousemarina.co.uk Humblescough Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0LL Nateby Crossing Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0JJ Tel: 07766 076612 Tel: 01995 603207 SIX ARCHES CARAVAN PARK CLAYLANDS CARAVAN PARK www.sixarchescaravanpark.co.uk www.wyreparks.co.uk Station Lane, Scorton, Garstang PR3 1AL Weavers Lane, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 1AJ Tel: 01524 791683 Tel: 01524 791242 SMITHY LEISURE PARK CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES & LEISURE PARK www.luxuryparks.co.uk www.cleveleybridgefisheries.com Cabus Nook Lane, , Preston, PR3 1AA Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton. Preston, PR3 1BY Tel: 01995 606200 Tel: 01524 791637 TURNOVER HALL FARM CARAVAN SITE CLEVELEY MERE www.turnoverhall-farm.com www.cleveleymere.com Rawcliffe Road, St Michaels-on-Wyre, PR3 0UE Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton, PR3 1BY Tel: 0845 2917413 Tel: 01524 793644 / 07711 055544 5 Star Enjoy England WYRESIDE FARM PARK www.wyresidefarmpark.co.uk FELL VIEW PARK Allotment Lane, St Michaels, PR3 0TZ www.fellviewparkandfishing.co.uk Tel: 01995 679797 Sykes Farm, Scorton, Preston PR3 1DA 3 Star Enjoy England discoverwyre.co.uk 19 Tel: 01524 791283 Fleetwood accommodation

HOTELS

THE NEW BOSTON HOTEL www.newbostonhotel.co.uk 41-43 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6QE Tel: 01253 874796 Email: [email protected]

THE www.northeustonhotel.com The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN Tel: 01253 876525 SELF CATERING Email: [email protected] BELMONT HOLIDAY FLATS THE SAVOY HOTEL www.belmontholidayflats.co.uk 29 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF 28 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF Tel: 01253 873813 Tel: 01253 779519 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

WAVECREST LODGE CUSTOM HOUSE HOLIDAY FLATS 23 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF www.customhouseholidayflats.co.uk Tel: 01253 872679 3 Kent Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BX Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 681530 Email: [email protected] 3 Star Enjoy England

KATHRENE HOLIDAY FLATS www.thekathrene.co.uk 27 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF Tel: 01253 872695 Email: [email protected]

OSBOURNE HOUSE HOLIDAY FLATS 21 Windsor Place, Fleetwood, FY7 6HQ Tel: 01253 873917 Email: [email protected]

CAMPING and CARAVANNING

BROADWATER HOLIDAY CARAVAN PARK www.partingtons.com Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8IX Tel: 01253 879911 Email: [email protected]

CALA GRAN HOLIDAY PARK www.haven.com Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8JY Tel: 01253 872555 Email: [email protected] 20 discoverwyre.co.uk Cleveleys SELF CATERING GARLANDS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS accommodation www.garlandsholidays.co.uk 3 South Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1BZ HOTELS Tel: 07941 225363 Email: [email protected] RUSHLANDS HOTEL www.rushlandshotel.co.uk HIGHCLIFFE APARTMENTS 98 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5HH www.highcliffeapartments.co.uk Tel: 01253 827180 8 South Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1BZ Tel: 01253 854673 THE BRIARDENE HOTEL Email: [email protected] www.thebriardenehotel.co.uk 56 Kelso Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3JG KARLYN COURT HOLIDAY APARTMENTS Tel: 01253 338300 www.karlyn-court.co.uk Email: [email protected] 78 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1EH 3 Star Enjoy England Tel: 01253 866337 Email: [email protected] THE REGAL HOTEL www.regalhotel.org KELSO HOUSE 70 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1AG www.kelsohouse.co.uk Tel: 01253 852244 58 Kelso Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3JG Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 868123 Email: [email protected] BED and BREAKFAST RESTLANDS HOLIDAY FLATS ESPERANCE VILLA GUEST HOUSE www.restlandsholidayflats.co.uk 30 Ellerbeck Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DH 7 South Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1BZ Tel: 01253 853513 Tel: 07813 350 612 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

THE NEW SHADES HOTEL SEAFIELD HOLIDAY FLATS www.newshadeshotel.co.uk 6 Luton Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3EB 63 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1EG Tel: 01253 852828 Tel: 01253 853512 Email: [email protected] Seahawk Holiday Apartments www.seahawk-apartments.co.uk 13 North Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DB Tel: 01253 823957 Email: [email protected] 3 Star Enjoy England

CAMPING and CARAVANNING

KNEPS FARM HOLIDAY PARK www.knepsfarm.co.uk River Road, Stanah, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5LR Tel: 01253 823632 Email: [email protected] AA 5 Arrows

STANAH HOUSE CARAVAN PARK www.stanahhousecaravanpark.co.uk River Road, Stanah, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5LR Tel: 01253 824000 Email: [email protected] 21 THE SEVEN STARS HOTEL Poulton-le-Fylde and www.sevenstarspoultonlefylde.co.uk Hallgate Lane, , Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0LA surrounding area Tel: 01253 283775 accommodation Email: [email protected] WATERS REACH COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Townend, , Preston, PR3 6TN Tel: 01253 701890 SELF CATERING

ASHTON HOUSE FARM Dockinsall Lane, Out Rawcliffe, PR3 6TE Tel: 01253 700344 4 Star Enjoy England

BRECK APARTMENTS www.breckapartments.co.uk Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AA Tel: 01253 271271 HOTELS Email: [email protected] 5 Star Gold Enjoy England SHARD RIVERSIDE HOTEL www.shardriversideinn.co.uk BRICKHOUSE FARM COTTAGES Old Bridge Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, www.brickhousecottages.co.uk FY6 9BT Brickhouse Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 9BG Tel: 01253 700208 Tel: 01253 702122 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

SINGLETON LODGE COUNTRY HOTEL CHESTNUT HALL FARM www.singletonlodge.co.uk Chestnut Farm House, Duck Street, Pilling. PR3 6HN. Lodge lane, Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8LT Tel:01253 790221 Tel: 01253 883854 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GARDENERS COTTAGE SPRINGFIELD HOUSE HOTEL AT GROWING WITH NATURE www.sprinfieldhousehotelco.uk www.growing-with-nature.co.uk Wheel Lane, Pilling, Nr Preston, PR3 6HL Bradshaw Lane Nursery, Pilling, Nr Preston, PR3 6AX Tel: 01253 790301 Tel: 01253 790046 Email: [email protected] 4 Star Enjoy England

BED and BREAKFAST HARDHORN BREAKS www.highbank-farm.com CHESHAM HILL FARM High Bank Farm, Hardhorn, Poulton-le-Fylde, Chesham Hill Farm, Inskip, PR4 0UA FY6 8DN Tel: 01995 679424 Tel: 01253 890422 Email: [email protected] GORST FARM GUEST HOUSE 4 Star Enjoy England 68 High Street, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YB Tel: 01995 671099 MARSH FARM HALL AND HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION ISLES FIELD BARN www.lancashire-holiday-cottages.co.uk www.islesfieldbarn.com Marsh Farm, Garstang Road, Great Eccleston, PR3 0XA Isles Field Farm, Syke House Lane, PR3 2EN Tel: 01995 670582 Tel: 01995 640398 Email: [email protected] 22 discoverwyre.co.uk REDWINGS LODGE www.redwingslodge-pilling.co.uk Garstang Road, Pilling, PR3 6AL Tel: 01253 790174

SWANS REST HOLIDAY COTTAGES www.swansrest.co.uk Garstang Road East, Singleton, FY6 8LX Tel: 01253 886617 Email: [email protected]

TARNBROOK COTTAGE Taylors Lane, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6AG Tel: 01253 845284

THE GARDEN COTTAGE www.thegarden-cottage.co.uk Fairhurst Lane, , Preston, PR3 2LJ Tel: 01995 640007 4 Star Enjoy England

WOLFEN MILL COUNTRY RETREATS www.wolfenmill.co.uk Fish House Lane, Chipping, Nr Preston, PR3 2GR Tel: 01253 675633 5 Star Gold Enjoy England

CAMPING and CARAVANNING

HARDHORN BREAKS www.highbank-farm.com High Bank Farm, Hardhorn, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8DN Tel: 01253 890442

HIGH COMPLY CARAVAN PARK www.poultonplaiz.co.uk Garstang Road West, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8AR Tel: 01253 888930

POULTON PLAIZ HOLIDAY PARK www.poultonplaiz.co.uk Garstang Road West, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8AR Tel: 01253 888930

SUNSET PARK www.sunsetpark.co.uk Sower Carr Lane, Hambleton, FY6 9EQ Tel: 01253 700222

WILLOWGROVE LEISURE PARK www.hoseasons.co.uk Sandy Lane, Preesall, Knott End-on-Sea, FY6 0RB Tel: 01253 811306

discoverwyre.co.uk 23 Great EcclestonGREAT ECCLESTON Health health Walk walk Farm 6 Stile Kissing Gate

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Time: 1 hour 3. Follow the track until it ends at a see a pedestrian gate on the right at the Start and finish: gate and stile. Cross the stile into a field bottom of the banking. Great Eccleston Community and bear right, diagonally across the Village Centre field, to a footbridge. 6. Go through the gate and follow the right hand field boundary away from 1. From the Community Centre 4. Cross the footbridge and follow the the river to another gate near some entrance cross the road and turn left left field boundary to exit the field at an farm buildings on the left. walking along High Street, away from open gateway onto the riverside path the centre of the village, then turn right (alternatively use the narrow ladder stile 7. Go through the gate and walk up the down Butts Lane. through the hedge on the right). farm access track to the main road.

2. Continue along Butts Lane to the 5. Turn right and follow the riverside 8. Cross the main road, turn right main road (A586). Cross the road and path. Cross two stiles, then go through along the A586 Garstang Road. At the continue down the track straight ahead. a metal kissing gate, and on over footpath sign turn left into Small Lane. another two stiles (ignore the concrete Turn right onto Back Lane and then 24 discoverwyre.co.uk steps and footpath off to the right at the take a left turn to return to the village second of these stiles), to where you centre. Great Eccleston health walk On our doorstep

Although there’s plenty to keep you entertained locally, the luck of geography means Wyre is also a great base for exploring further afield.

We’re just an hour’s drive, for example, from the stunning beauty of the Lake District or the big city buzz of , Preston and .

Within Lancashire itself you’ll find all manner of towns and villages steeped in centuries old heritage and folklore, mixed with world class attractions and events.

And as featured on page 16 we’re bordered by 300 square miles of breathtaking countryside in the Forest of Bowland (AONB).

And did you know that we share a coastline with the much-loved seaside resort of Blackpool?

The last few years have seen a multi-million pound regeneration and visitors are encouraged to take a fresh look at Blackpool, famous for its tower and promenade, seven miles of award-winning, golden beaches, the magic of the Illuminations and a warm and friendly welcome.

Alongside are family favourite attractions including the iconic and trams (direct from Wyre), Sandcastle indoor waterpark, Blackpool Zoo and the Pleasure Beach – there’s truly something for everyone, come rain or shine, at the nation’s most popular beach resort.

A little further down the coastline sits Fylde, the beautiful seaside towns of Lytham and St Anne’s surrounded by picture postcard villages and famous for its four championship golf courses.

Enjoy browsing exquisite boutiques, linger in quaint tea rooms and cafés or stroll through rolling sand dunes. And music lovers should make space in their diaries for the August Lytham Proms pop weekend - see lythamfestival.com for what’s happening in 2016.

For more information, visit: visitlancashire.com visitblackpool.com visitlythamstannes.co.uk

Images courtesy of Marketing Blackpool and Fylde Council. discoverwyre.co.uk 25 Wyre Estuary Country Park River Road, Stanah, Thornton FY5 5LR 01253 891000 (weekdays) 01253 887515 (weekends)

Family friendly natural play and wildlife experience Guided walks, health walks, tramper for hire, car park, play areas Bridlepath, picnic areas, riverside walks

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Spa on the Breck DESTINATION Off Breck Rd Poulton-le-Fylde, ME TIME Lancashire, FY6 7HJ www.spaonthebreck.co.uk 2-hour aqua thermal Spa Journey, includes robe, towel and slippers

Pre-book now: BROUGHT Call: 01253 887157 TO YOU BY

Free A seaside shopping experience ample coach parking

A traditional market with over 150 stalls. A shopper’s paradise for gifts, clothing and household goods. Bag a bargain today! /wyremarkets

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday all year round Keep an eye on the latest 9am - 4.30pm news section of the website for Also open all Bank Holidays events and special offers! Coach and Tram Sunday driver 26incentives discoverwyre.co.uk The Band of the Kings Division One Night of Elvis Friday 6 May, 7.30pm Friday 29 July, 7.30pm Great music from one of the British One of Europe’s most successful Army’s premier brass bands Elvis Presley tributes £11 £20

The Rubettes The Dressing Room featuring Alan Williams Saturday 30 July, 7.30pm Friday 20 May, 7.30pm Starring Cannon and Ball, An evening with the original Johnnie Casson and Stu Francis Rubettes Alan Williams, £16 John Richardson and Mick Clarke accompanied by The Everly Brothers Show Steve Innes Etherington Saturday 6 August, 7.30pm £18 A tribute by the Temple Brothers £15 Mike James Orchestra and Singers - Marty MacDonald’s In the Style of Last Toy Machine! Friday 3 June, 7.30pm Tuesday 23 August, 2pm Non-stop numbers from the swing Family fun show voiced by era to current day hits CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher £9 £15 marinehall eetwood Dirty Dusting The Bay City Rollers Thursday 16 June, 7.30pm Friday 9 September Enjoy a night of hilarious comedy 7.30pm What’s as three women (past their sell by £17 date) start up a telephone sex line! Starring Benidorm’s Crissy Rock. Jongleurs Comedy Night On £20 Friday 14 October, 8pm £12 or £10pp for a table of ten or more Westrock Friday 17 June, 7.30pm (over 18s only) 2016 The ultimate classic American rock show Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan, £18.50 Jay Aston Formerly of Bucks Fizz! Saturday 22 October, 7.30pm Jongleurs Comedy Night Friday 1 July, 8pm Join original Bucks Fizz members £12 or £10pp for a table Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay of ten or more Aston, with guest fourth member (over 18s only) Bobby McVay as they celebrate 35 years since winning the Eurovision Song Contest. The Searchers Friday 22 July, 7.30pm £18 With John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway Gerry Cross the Mersey £20 Thursday 1 December, 7.30pm Join one of our greatest 60s icons - Gerry Marsden - as he performs all his greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years marinehall at the top. thorntonlittletheatre £20 @marinehallwyre @theatrethornton wyretheatres.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk 01253 887693 27

Getting here By Train – Poulton railway station is on the main Blackpool North line. Buses can be caught from here all over the borough if you’re staying further afield.

By Road – rural Wyre is on and around the A6, accessed from Jct 32 or Jct 33 of the M6. Coastal areas are via Jct 3 of the M55. We have an abundance of car parks, many of which are free. wyre.gov.uk/parking

Getting Around

By Bus – Frequent and late-night services connect the towns of Poulton, Cleveleys, Thornton and Fleetwood with Blackpool (blackpooltransport.com). Try traveline-northwest.co.uk to plan a route. Timetables and cost effective tickets for three and seven day travel are available from our visitor information centres.

By Tram – a modern light rail system is the quickest and easiest way to travel along the coast.

By Ferry – it takes minutes to sail across the Wyre estuary from Fleetwood to the picturesque village of Knott End. Cycles and dogs are welcome. See wyre.gov.uk/ferry for sailing times.

By Bike – there are a network of cycle paths. Check out discoverwyre.co.uk/things-to-do/cycling-routes-in-wyre for ideas and maps.

On Foot – similarly we are blessed with so many different walks where you can discover history, heritage and breathtaking views. Less mobile people can hire an all-terrain Tramper vehicle free of charge. More info at wyre.gov.uk/walking

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01253 891000 [email protected] or wyre.gov.uk Disclaimer Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of this publication at the time of going to print, 28 discoverwyre.co.ukchanges can occur, and it is advisable to confirm information provided.