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Lancashire’s Great Escape

Garstang • Poulton-Le-Fylde Thornton • & Rural Wyre

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Forest of Bowland Introduction & Rural Wyre

Discover Wyre a place of unspoilt charm and natural beauty.

Renowned for its stunning Poulton-Le-Fylde Thornton Cleveleys countryside, much of it an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and its superb coastline, Wyre probably has the best coastal views in .

Relax, unwind and soak up the space and tranquillity.

There’s also a great range of things to see and do during your short break or day trip perhaps Fleetwood Accommodation time your visit with one of our spectacular events, visit one of our great family attractions, enjoy a bite to eat or drink before a The main towns of Accessibility is easy, shopping trip. Fleetwood, Cleveleys, whether you chose to Thornton, Poulton-le- travel on the M55, or Use this handy guide in Fylde, Knott End on Sea leisurely cruise by car or and Garstang form the narrowboat. conjunction with district of Wyre – named www.discoverwyre.co.uk to after its 48 mile stretch of Trains to Poulton-le- plan where to stay and help river. Fylde, the tramway you make the most of your visit system along the coast We are less than half an and good bus routes whilst uncovering some of the hour drive from the M6 throughout the area give hidden gems that makes Wyre so and a stone’s throw away great access to all our memorable. from . treasures too. This spread: A day in the countryside © Tony West. Front cover image: , Fleetwood © Stefan Fish. © Stefan Fleetwood Rossall, image: Front cover This spread: A day in the countryside © Tony West. Events

• Scorton Bikes and Barrows 4-6 May 2019 (May Day Bank Holiday) © Mike Coleran • Garstang Walking High Street, Market Festival & Market Hall 4-12 May 2019

This small market town is a mix of old and new. It has a big history • Garstang with medieval weinds that are set amongst contemporary, Children’s Garstang independent shops, restaurants Festival and cafés. In 2008 it was voted the BEST town in Europe! The market 27 May Bank dates back to the early 1300’s and Holiday 2019 the Market Cross is a familiar landmark. The outdoor market is every Thursday and stretches the • Scorton Steam length of the High Street offering 15-16 June 2019 stalls from children’s clothes to plants. There are cheeses, meat, fruit and vegetables in the Market • Garstang Hall every Wednesday - Saturday. SAT NAV: PR3 1FA Scarecrow Festival Garstang is a market town 5-7 July 2019 steeped in history. It is perfect for relaxed shopping trips, lazy • Garstang Ice picnics, teashop treats and Cream Festival traditional pub lunches. 21 July 2019 Kingfisher Cruises The ruins of • Garstang Show can be seen over the Did you know that Kingfisher 3 August 2019 and the historic narrow alleyways Cruises offer a range of (weinds) provide an interesting thematic cruises? You can even step back in time and take a • Garstang Arts and and unexpected diversion to trip on a horse-drawn boat. It is Music Festival hidden shops, restaurants and the only dual operation boat 17-26 August 2019 cafés. in the country and a unique experience to enjoy. Why not combine the trip with a bite to • Guy’s Oyster Hearty homemade food in eat too? historic inns and friendly www.kingfishercruise.co.uk Festival T: 01524 389410 5-8 September 2019 pubs is available and must be SAT NAV: PR3 1HS Garstang experienced. SAT NAV: PR3 ORB Barton Grange • Lancashire Game YMCA Garstang and Country Garstang has lots of great family Leisure Centre events throughout the year Festival, Scorton discover two of its newest events, Activities include a state-of-the- 7-8 September 2019 art gym with dedicated weights the Garstang Scarecrow Festival room. Fitness and relaxation and Garstang Ice Cream Festival classes, badminton club and • Garstang both in July! swimming pool a short walk from the main YMCA. Victorian www.ymcayactive.org Christmas Whether you wish to explore by T: 01995 605410 Festival car, bicycle or on foot, Garstang SAT NAV: PR3 1ED Garstang Swimming Pool 9-10 December 2019 is the perfect destination for all T: 01995 604340 (TBC) seasons. SAT NAV: PR3 1HT 04 • discoverwyre.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk • 05 © Tony West

Bridge House Marina Barton Grange Garden Garstang Country Centre & The Flower Bowl Hotel & Golf

A family run business catering At Brock near Garstang this Set on the banks of the River for the cruiser, narrowboat, extensive garden centre has Wyre and River Calder, this yacht and sail boat owner. the ‘wow’ factor. With so much golf resort provides an 18 Hole Situated on the banks of the to see at the gardening shop, Parkland Par 68 Course, which Lancaster Canal, the Marina farm shop, cook shop, café measures 6,050 yards. Also offers a scenic location to both and restaurant selling meals available is a 300 yard, 18 bay sail and moor your boat. The and cakes. Plus year round floodlit Driving Range with marina has 160 moorings and events. Don’t miss Christmas! practice area for those who all the facilities, including a New for 2019: The Flower Bowl want to improve their game. chandlery, cranage, storage, Entertainment Centre: Indoor Parties are catered for with boat sales and brokerage, boat bowling, cinema, golf & dining. society or corporate days, along hire and static and touring www.bartongrange.co.uk with an a-la-carte restaurant. caravans. T: 01995 642900 www.garstanghotelandgolf.com www.bridgehousemarina.co.uk www.theflowerbowl.uk T: 01995 600100 T: 01995 603207 T: 01995 676210 SAT NAV: PR3 1YE SAT NAV: PR3 0JJ SAT NAV: PR3 0RB © Lynn Harter

Cobble Hey Farm Garstang Arts Centre Th’Owd Tithe Barn & Gardens

A focal point for local arts of all A characterful canalside pub Discover this charming family types and home to Garstang in Garstang. Sip fruit wine or attraction in Claughton near and District Arts Society. The sample cask ale by the banks Garstang. There is a working Society offers a huge variety and listen to the distinctive farm with gardens, including of arts interest to Garstang tinkling of the beautifully a large pond surrounded by residents and visitors, with decorated narrowboats moored a Japanese garden, gazebo free lunchtime concerts in close by. Cosy up to the roaring and stone features plus nursery, the summer and regular Arts, fire and enjoy traditional pub with tea room and gift shop. Craft and Collectors Fairs grub in hearty portions. The There are rare animal breeds 1 IN 10 GOES FREE punctuating Society Group building dates back to 1710 and to discover, on-farm walking performances, exhibitions, its interior echoes its original routes, a conservation area and productions and public events beginnings as a tithe barn for children’s play area. AT YOUR NEXT SOCIAL EVENT held throughout the year. corn storage. T: 01995 602643 www.garstangartssociety.org.uk www.tithebarngarstang.com SAT NAV: PR3 0QN T: 01995 606648 T: 01995 604486 The Preston Marriott Hotel, where your SAT NAV: PR3 1EB SAT NAV: PR3 1PA special event will be brought to life.

Set in 11 acres of Lancashire countryside, the Preston Marriott Hotel offers a variety of spaces for your event. Our dedicated events team will be by your side each and every step of the way to ensure that your event is taken care © Tony West of, down to the very last detail. With a number of packages available, you can be rest assured that your event at the Preston Marriott Hotel will be as Lancaster Canal Lancaster Canal Cruises Dewlay Cheese memorable as it is effortless.

Navigable for 41 miles, through Leave the hustle and bustle A family owned award- some of the most spectacular of day to day life behind winning dairy boasting the scenery in the North West. Being and sail off into the beautiful country’s first purpose-built a contour canal, the full length countryside creating special viewing gallery & cheese shop. of the canal is lock free - the memories. Available are a Watch cheese being made, longest stretch in the country, range of narrowboats to hire for learn the history, taste and buy. making it popular for both the all occasions, private cruises or Read about the giant wind experienced and novice. The relaxing full and half day sails. turbine on site. One of the first ENQUIRE ABOUT HOLDING YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US NOW scenic Lancaster Canal is also Hire a narrowboat for a longer UK dairies to be powered by a popular venue for riverbank holiday cruising the full length renewable energy. BY CALLING 01772 866 503 OR EMAIL US AT walks or a leisurely sail on a of the Lancaster Canal. www.dewlay.com [email protected] AND QUOTE WYRE canal boat. www.lccruises.co.uk T: 01995 602335 www.canalrivertrust.org.uk T: 01995 640833 SAT NAV: PR3 0PR www.forestofbowland.com SAT NAV: PR3 0RE

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Great Eccleston Market Forest of • Churchtown Children’s This weekly market is a thriving part of village Festival life. You can pick up your fruit 25 May 2019 and vegetables all locally grown, fresh fish, flowers and Bowland household items to name but • Myerscough a few. The market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30am College to 3pm and you can enjoy a Open Day bite to eat afterwards in one of the cafes, pubs and restaurants 9 June 2019 & Rural around the village square. T: 07493 783939 SAT NAV: PR3 0YB • Great Eccleston Show Wyre 13-14 July 2019 • Great Eccleston Tractor Pull August Bank Holiday 2019

Forest of Bowland & Rural Wyre, Knott End, , Great Eccleston, St. Michaels, Churchtown & and Scorton Applestore Café St Helen’s Church & Wyresdale Park is home to The Forest of Bowland is a designated St. Michael’s Church rustic rural glamour, a day out with the kids, stunning walks area of outstanding natural beauty and breathtaking scenery, at (AONB) with remote fells, riverside St. Helen’s is a Grade 1 listed the foot of Nicky Nook Fell in the church and is now recognised rambles, stunning wildlife, heritage heart of the Forest of Bowland. with Diocese as the Having been closed for 150 and a number of traditional villages Cathedral of . Open years, the park is now open and local shops selling a range of daily from 10am - 4pm to look to the public. The walled inside at the historic interests. garden Applestore café offers products and produce. St Michael’s is also a Grade I homemade food served from listed church existing from the the restored old stone apple There is a calendar of events time of the . store The tower dates back to mid The lake offers the opportunity throughout the year called the 16th Century and houses three for boutique lodge Festival of Bowland with a number of bells hung in a timber frame. accommodation and boating. On the north side is the Butler fun activities for the whole family to The lake and gardens are free Chapel which was erected to enter. Every year the hall enjoy. between 1480 & 1500. The church and Home Farm are opened is described as being in late for a family festival weekend, perpendicular style. wedding barns, artist studios www.forestofbowland.com and lakeside glamping. T: 01200 448000 www.sthelens-stmichaels.org.uk St Helen’s T: 01995 602294 www.wyresdalepark.co.uk SAT NAV: PR3 0HW T: 01524 792296 St Michael’s PR3 0UQ SAT NAV: PR3 1BA

08 • discoverwyre.co.ukCountryside © Mike Coleran discoverwyre.co.uk • 09 Knott End- Scorton on-Sea

This sculpture is in honour of artist This beautiful village, dating back LS Lowry which celebrates his links to the 17th Century, is in the Forest With parts of the building dating back to 1650, The with the village as depicted in his of Bowland. A popular destination painting ‘The Jetty at Knott End, for walkers and cyclists seeking Priory weathered the storm of the reformation to near Fleetwood’ and portrays a refreshment at The Priory, The Barn, become a blacksmiths, boys’ school and a country inn matchstick man and dog from the Daisy Clough Nurseries or Wyresdale before being transformed into the boutique hotel, café artwork. The Lancashire artist often Park. There are a network of paths visited Knott End in the 1940’s and to walk including the landmark bar and restaurant it is today. 1950’s. Nicky Nook which is a popular climb, the fisheries at Wyreside Lake and The original part of the building with the Hospitality that they left On the southern side of Cleveley Mere are well worth a visit. was a Catholic Chapel (the without harming the Priest, but Bay across the Wyre Estuary from stone cross and Orb can still went on to destroy Greenhalgh Fleetwood, the village is the main Did you know that one of Los Angeles be seen above the bakery Castle in nearby Garstang. commercial centre for most iconic architects, John Parkinson, entrance). community. There are shops, cafés, originated from Scorton and was the son of a millworker? Scorton is an ideal base from drinking places and a golf club, plus It was built as a Chapel for which to explore the Forest of a very popular ice cream parlour. His legacy includes the city’s first Buses run regularly from Knott End to people travelling to the Catholic Bowland or for people partaking skyscraper and first luxury hotel and church at Garstang as there no in local activities such as Blackpool, Garstang, Lancaster and can be seen in many Hollywood movies Fleetwood. There is also a seasonal today. other local Catholic church. game shooting, bird watching, 3-minute ferry crossing to Fleetwood. fell walking or just a romantic Local legend has it that retreat staying at our boutique Cromwell’s soldiers stayed at accommodation with traditional The Priory and were so pleased hospitality.

Knott End Golf Course Daisy Clough Nurseries & Tearoom

A stunning 18 hole golf course, With an array of greenhouses, part links and part pastoral orchard and a natural river with 9 holes running alongside past, Daisy Clough has grown the River Wyre and other 9 with its surroundings perfectly. holes going through woodland. daisyclough.com Lowry Matchstick Man © A. Carr The Road to © A. Carr knottendgolfclub.com T: 01524 793104 T: 01253 810576 SAT NAV: PR3 1AN 10 • discoverwyre.co.ukSAT NAV: FY6 0AA The Priory • The Square • Scorton • Preston PR3 1AU • T: 01524 791255 www.theprioryscorton.co.uk The Square, Scorton, Preston PR3 1AU Telephone: 01524 793533 www.plantsandgifts.co.uk @thebarnscorton @thebarnatscorton

Nestled in the picturesque The most important meal village of Scorton is the of the day - Breakfast, here much loved Restaurant, at the Barn we’ve got that Gift Shop & Garden covered from the traditional centre, The Barn. full English to smashed avocado. The award winning plant and garden centre offers Ensuring a good start to a wide variety of plants any day, its easy to see why including the unusual. the cyclist use the Barn as a pit stop, for that early There is always a friendly morning coffee. all the same delights as our face, on hand to offer some restaurant. A place to enjoy expert advice to get you Over the weekend the our famous homemade garden looking fabulous all Barn plays host to many scones too. year round. celebrations, creating that unique atmosphere and Wander through our Gift At the heart of the Barn lies buzz. The Sunday specials Shop, a treasure chest of the restaurant bursting with menu makes for the perfect trinkets. Each nook & cranny character & charm. Log lazy Sunday afternoon is used to showcase the walls, armchairs, chandeliers offering locally sourced unique selection of gifts, and all day dining. ingredients for that perfect making it impossible to Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm serving food until 4.30pm, Roast Dinner. come away empty handed. Saturday 9am - 6pm serving food until 5pm, The restaurant serves Sunday 10am - 6pm serving food until 5pm. Breakfast, Lunch and For those that want a quiet There is something for Afternoon tea: Served from 2pm - 4pm on weekdays, afternoon tea, along with spot our coffee bar is the everyone, even the most 3pm - 4pm on weekends. a wide selection of Gins. perfect hide away, offering hard to buy for. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Events

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Cleveleys Street Market - Air Skate Park New for 2019! • Easter at 20-21 April 2019 Situated on Cleveleys Plaza, Get ready it’s time to ride! Air the circular performance Skate is a unique indoor ramp • National Mills Thornton space against the sea wall. It experience pro-designed runs every Wednesday from for seamless transitions & Weekend Easter to the end of September maximum flow. There are 17 11-12 May 2019 (weather dependent) from interconnecting ramps, pipes, 8am to 4pm with stalls selling banks, ledges and rails for • a range of gifts, household boards, BMX, blades & scooters. Cleveleys Classic Cleveleys products and speciality foods Open sessions and coaching for Car Show to complement the shops in beginners & improvers. 9 June 2019 (TBC) Cleveleys. air-skate.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk T: 01253 824108 • Marsh Mill 225th T: 01253 887445 SAT NAV: FY5 3SX SAT NAV: FY5 1DA Birthday 19-20 October 2019

• Wyre Estuary Country Park Open Day

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Thornton Little Theatre The Mythic Coastline Wyre Estuary Country Park • Marsh Mill Village Christmas Lights Great little venue proud to Switch On Wyre’s Mythic Coast Artwork This award-winning park offers be at the heart of the local 24 November 2019 trail brings a magical element year-round activities and community, hosting all types to Cleveleys seafront. Striking events for all, including ranger- of events from touring theatre structures have brought to life led walks and environmentally performances to plays by • Shows & events The Sea Swallow - a specially themed activities. Accessible local amateur dramatic, live throughout 2019 commissioned children’s story paths by the breathtaking acoustic gigs and family shows, that combines local folklore Wyre Estuary. Room facilities Thornton Little weddings, children’s parties Theatre and legend about Wyre’s and unique outdoor and community groups. coastline. See the 10 metre performance area for hire. www.wyretheatres.co.uk T: 01253 887693 high ‘Sea Swallow’ sculpture, Walking, horse riding, water T: 01253 887693 discover the Shipwrecks sports, café, play area, all cycles SAT NAV: FY5 3SZ memorial to all the ships lost on and a mobility Tramper trail. the Fylde Coast from 1643 - 2008, www.discoverwyre.co.uk delight in the famous ‘Sea Shell’ T: 01253 863100 Cleveleys Vue Cinema Thornton Cleveleys is made up of and the ‘Ogre’ on the sands. SAT NAV: FY5 5LR two towns that complement each www.discoverwyre.co.uk T: 01253 887445 Situated as part of Jubilee Retail other immensely. SAT NAV: FY5 1BS Park on the North Promenade. See all the top films and Cleveleys is a bustling, forthcoming trailers for cinema releases in the eight screens traditional seaside resort with with over 1,060 seats.. All the a range of popular shops, a new latest movies are shown at this weekly street market, cafés cinema with family deals. Marsh Mill Windmill (Grade II* YMCA Thornton Fitness & www.myvue.com/cleveleys listed) & Village Complex and restaurants to enjoy as well Ten Pin Bowling T: 0345 308 4620 SAT NAV: FY5 1DB as picture perfect views of the This 225 year old restored Tower sea, miles of golden sands and Cleveleys shopping New state-of-the-art fitness Mill with working machinery exhilarating walks along a multi- facility and one of the largest offers a unique introduction gyms in the region with 100+ to milling of a bygone age. award winning promenade. A thriving high street with weights stations. A small fee includes a tour, shops for everyone to enjoy on Purpose built fitness studios from kiddies crafting, exhibitions Thornton is a pretty village with Victoria Road West that runs Body Combat to Pilates, café and special events when the inland from the coast. The tram diner, outdoor 3G & sport pitches sails turn. Situated in a village a range of shops, fine pubs and line runs on the main road from & squash courts. Plus crèche.. The Sea Swallow complex with great places restaurants and even its own Blackpool to Fleetwood with A full 10 lane, 10 pin bowl family to eat and drink, plus gift a range of eateries and shops entertainment centre offering shops. Open every weekend little theatre as well as some along the way. UV bowling! This is a magical tale, based from Easter to October, plus picturesque walks towards the www.discoverwyre.co.uk www.ymcayactive.org on Singleton Thorpe, a village Christmas event in November. Country Park at Stanah. Read on T: 01253 887445 www.ymcabowl.co.uk drowned off the coast of www.discoverwyre.co.uk

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CAFÉ: Our menu offers light lunches with hand-crafted bread rolls, baked potatoes, paninis and salad platters. Home-made soup of the day and a specials board for heartier meals. Afternoon teas: served daily from 2pm. In Winter you can nestle into one of our armchairs in front of the open fire or in Summer why not walk off the over indulgence with a stroll around the public footpath that surrounds the farm, you can even feed the ducks on the way! CAKES: Edith hand crafts all the cakes in the Light Ash Bakery! Download your SHOP: Offering a unique selection, including hand bags from Red Cuckoo, FREE GUIDE at: ladies accessories from Powder UK. discoverwyre.co.uk

GIFTS: We stock ceramics and pottery from Moorland, plus many more brands and unusual gifts to suit all budgets. As well as our speciality gifts we stock speciality preserves, biscuits, chocolates and cakes from selected suppliers.

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If Ewe Like Animals, Ewe’ll Love The Parr family has been Barbara Jackson Dance & Museum’ Heritage Centre. ‘The Real Santa’ in his fab-ewe- Location: Junction of Rossall Farmer Parrs... gallop on over farming in Fleetwood for Theatre School. Or take a wander around the lous log cabin and feed Rudolph Lane (B5409) and Fleetwood for a MOO-vellous day out! generations and Farmer Parrs Recent building projects extensive paddocks, ponds through the window too. Other Road (B5268) in Fleetwood. Animal World was started by the include The School Room: and walkways... if ewe fancy special annual events include SATNAV: FY7 8SL There is actually a real life whole family. catering for school farm a stroll. Halloween and Easter. Farmer Parr – he does the daily trips. FARM OPEN: 7 days a week 10am - 5pm animal show. The children’s farm park has Daily events include animal We are very lucky to be able CAFE OPEN: from 9am. been open for 20 years now We are also hoping to build shows, tractor rides, pony to look after many species of We are a fab-ewe-lous animal and has grown every year. It a special garden area and rides and grooming, farm animals here at Farmer Parr’s. We have a large FREE car park and plenty of room for coaches farm with a museum, cafe & gift started off as a small open farm workshop designed for tours, feeding and petting. As well as traditional farm and minibuses. shop, plus outdoor play areas, offering a great value North people with disabilities. Presentations and talks can animals & British rare breeds, indoor picnic/bouncy castle West day out. Then the Fylde be arranged for schools and we also have a few more exotic Rossall Lane, Fleetwood FY7 8SL barn & indoor animal barns. So Coast Country/Rural Life Farm Take a trip down ‘Memory other group visits too. creatures too! Ewe will be able Telephone: 01253 874389 there’s plenty to do come rain or Museum arrived, followed by Lane’ in the large and to visit them all during ewer trip - www.farmerparrs.com shine! The Pottery Studio and also the eclectic ‘Fylde Country Life Visit in December and meet MOO-vellous! @farmerparrs Events

• Fleetwood Carnival Fleetwood Market 15 June 2019 & town centre

This traditional market offers • The Fylde Folk a great shopping experience, Festival, One Day with over 250 indoor and outdoor stalls selling goods for Revival all and a varied programme Marine Hall of fun events year round. There 22 June 2019 really is no market quite like this in the UK! Fleetwood town centre has many independent Fleetwood Marsh • Fleetwood shops lining Lord Street and the Festival of Fleetwood Nature Reserve surrounding area. ‘Winner of the Retail Experience Transport Enjoy walks on the pathways of the Year 2018 at the (Tram Sunday) or explore the ponds and Lancashire Tourism Awards’ 21 July 2019 wetlands wildlife. Discover a www.fleetwoodmarket.co.uk disused railway track taken T: 01253 887651 over by wildflowers. Get to the SAT NAV: FY7 6AB • Fylde Coast Food banks of the River Wyre, where you can see shipwrecked boats. & Drink Festival www.lancashire.gov.uk/countryside Marine Hall 18 August 2019

• Fleetwood Folk and Blues Fleetwood is a beautiful, Weekend Victorian seaside resort boasting 29 August - Skate Bowl a stunning promenade, Art Deco Affinity Outlet 1 September 2019 Theatre, delightful parks and Lancashire Built at Marine Gardens in gardens, heritage buildings • 11th Anniversary traditional shops and thriving Set on a tranquil marina with Spring 2015 users will find a 45 famous stores for all, offering unique ‘sunken bowl’ with of Triathlon shopping outlet on the marina up to 60% off. There’s a tasty varying heights of up to 6ft Fleetwood and a series of hips around the and not forgetting the famous selection of places to eat & 15 September 2019 drink, and a great programme perimeter! It is multi-functional Fleetwood Market. of family events year round! for skateboards, scooters, bikes Open every day, free parking. and skates. Enjoyed fun for all • Heritage Open Enjoy a walk along the www.affinityoutlets.com/lancashire ages and abilities. T: 01253 877377 Days promenade and see some of SAT NAV: FY7 6AE Throughout the most magnificent views in Fleetwood Lancashire, have some family 19-22 September fun at Marine Splash or see some 2019 top flight events at the historic Marine Hall. • Marine Hall Christmas Market New for 2019 see our majestic Marine Splash 17 November 2019 Memorial Park statue of Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood, founder of the town, An exciting water play area • Cinderella Panto The 7 hectare park was created and café. Open throughout the Marine Hall, sited in Euston Gardens and see in commemoration of WW1 summer, times vary and are if you can spot his friend at his and is a rare example of this weather dependent. Contact December 2019 feet? landscape architecture, being Fleetwood YMCA for details. one of only four listed war Youngsters can splash through memorial parks in UK. Enjoy fountains, water jets and water • Shows and events the restored pond, rose garden, tunnels. There’s a paddling area throughout the woodland area, bowling, tennis, too and a multi-sensory area year picnic area & events pavilion.. with great equipment nearby. www.marinehall.co.uk www.wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark www.ymcayactive.org

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24 • discoverwyre.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk • 25 Fleetwood Golf Club

Rossell Tower at sunset © Paul McMullin It’s history has been traced back to 1861 when as a garrison GOLF ACADEMY town, officers at the Euston Rossall Point Barracks were instrumental in the laying out of the ‘links’ The observation tower is Sea, , Lakeland course, organising a golf open to learn about coastal fells and the Forest of Bowland. competition and presenting RANKED NUMBER 1 prizes to the winners. The environment, bird/plant life and You can enjoy the view through is home to the NCI (National a screen at ground floor level too. first recorded Golf Club was Coastwatch Institution) on the The tower was designed to look disbanded when the ‘School third floor providing the eyes as though it is leaning into the of Musketry’ was relocated to along the coast for the safety of wind and rises 42 feet above the Hythe in Kent five years later. people using the beach (visits sand dunes. For an extra view, www.fleetwoodgolf.co.uk BY THE ISGA are welcome and you can join look through the WebCam from T: 01253 773573 SAT NAV: FY7 8AF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS GOLF ASSOCIATION the events). the Mount, visit: ncirossallpoint. The ground floor gallery has co.uk/mount-webcam seasonal displays. There are www.wyre.gov.uk/rossallpoint two observation decks for bird T: 01253 891000 watching, views over the Irish SAT NAV: FY7 8PG

YMCA Fleetwood Marine Hall Gardens © Tony West Enjoy family fun and healthy The Mount Pavilion activity with two swimming pools, gym with full range and Events of cardio and resistance Discover Fleetwood’s fishing equipment plus Inclusive The views reaching as far as heyday to it’s life as a leisure Fitness Initiative standard Lake District, it’s the perfect resort. Discover information equipment, fitness classes and place to admire the North West about ferry services, cargo junior, kids and tots aimed coastline. Close to sunset on a trade, lifeboat men, plus classes, high performance summer evening, you can see trawler men during WWII and weights area, with specialist the Isle of Man 60 miles away. Fleetwood’s deep sea and weight training equipment and The historic Pavilion is licensed inshore fishing. Exhibitions and a multi-purpose sports hall. to perform weddings & civil a quiz! Family events & crafts. Sir www.ymcayactive.org ceremonies with stunning Peter’s Coffee House for food. T: 01253 771505 © Stefan Willoughby views across the Bay. www.fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk SAT NAV: FY7 6HF www.wyre.gov.uk/themount T: 01253 876621 SAT NAV: FY7 6EZ SAT NAV: FY7 6BT

Fleetwood Town FC Fleetwood to Marine Hall Knott End Ferry Highbury is home to Fleetwood For details of forthcoming Open Events please visit: Town Football Club. The club This first official foot passenger This Art Deco architectural gem supporters are affectionately ferry service began in 1894, opened in 1935 has been the known as The Cod Army and providing a vital link for people premier entertainment venue was established in 1939. The wanting to travel between for Wyre ever since. With a year ground has a capacity of more Fleetwood and Knott End. round programme of shows than 5,000 and it is also a great PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR The journey takes less than 10 plus the spectacular annual venue for the community with minutes. You can cross with Christmas pantomime. There’s various events held throughout your bike and enjoy a cycle even a weekly tea dance and it the year, and business use. route through the villages at is a great wedding venue. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com either side. Dogs can travel too! www.marinehall.co.uk T: 01253 775080 www.wyre.gov.uk/ferry T: 01253 887693 SAT NAV: FY7 6TX T: 07793 270934 SAT NAV: FY7 6HF SAT NAV: FY7 6BT discoverwyre.co.uk • 27 The Academic results are strong. For 175 years Nearly 50% of grades in reformed GCSE subjects scored a 7-9 (equivalent to A*/A) and the top has been successfully enabling performers in the Sixth Form achieved As and A*s across the board young people to become the best or over 40 points in the IB Diploma Programme. Rossallians access top universities in the UK and Overseas possible versions of themselves. INSPIRING EXCELLENCE and the Oxbridge preparation programme provides the pupils with encourages the children to develop the best possible shot at the most leadership skills and learn the value of competitive of universities. teamwork. Courage and compassion are developed through the extensive Old Rossallians can be found in programme of outward bound every major city around the world activities and by virtue of living as and in all walks of life and many part of a tight community where Academy has seen the addition of provide an invaluable service to lifelong friendships are forged. a putting lab and a net room, and recent School leavers in terms of there are partnerships with a number providing internships or advice on A real strength of Rossall is the staff of the top courses in the area. career related ideas. and the uncomplicated focus upon Rossall is currently number 1 in the the individual. Young people thrive Rossall is sharply focused on the on positive encouragement and ISGA (Independent Schools Golf future, believing that a modern the knowledge that their opinions Association) School Golf Ranking education must balance courage matter - an open and warm-hearted They are eloquent and erudite. They and the School has players selected for with compassion and creativity with community is cultivated. Boys and put others before themselves and they the regional England squad. consistency, and believe that personal girls at a Rossall express themselves express their ideas with conviction. Above all else, Rossall’s core purpose happiness and emotional literacy are with a confidence that reflects their It is a well-worn cliché that successful is teaching and learning. To inspire as important as academic success and A Rossall education provides young sense of belonging. They know that The School is investing considerable schools are special places but Rossall is people with the skills they need to excellence and to ensure that the professional fulfilment. they will be listened to and that their sums in resources and infrastructure. truly unique in terms of its clarity of succeed in the technologically driven The newly opened Performing Arts children become active lifelong voice counts. purpose and solicitude for the holistic global village of the twenty-first century. Studio provides a fantastic space for learners who value education for its development of each and every The children develop attributes which intrinsic value rather than perceiving The Sixth Form boys and girls exude the creative arts, and the new Sports boy and girl as he or she progresses will serve them well in this changing Centre will be a state-of-the-art it simply as a facilitator. world. Boys and girls are encouraged confidence. They are challenged and through the school. The School is provided with exciting opportunities facility that will enable Rossall to to be resilient and flexible in terms of As part of the School’s ambitious distinguished by a level of pastoral care within a context which is nurturing, extend on their already impressive that ensures a positive and affirmative their approach to problem-solving. performance in a number of sports, strategic vision to become a regional affirmative and entirely dedicated and national centre of excellence for focus upon each individual. to supporting their wellbeing. The both regionally and nationally. Involvement with the Duke teaching and learning, there have been attractiveness and effectiveness of To coincide with the opening of A Rossall Education develops character. of Edinburgh Award and CCF two key appointments: a new Director Rossall is exemplified by the pupils. the Sports Centre in September It develops young people with a 2019, Rossall is launching an Elite of Teaching and Learning and a new palpable concern for the world Sports Training Programme for the Head of Professional Development. within which they live. The School’s highest performing boys and girls. There are also plans for the provision membership of the International Individualised programmes built of a centre of innovation and the Baccalaureate Organisation has led around the Level 3 BTEC in Sports development of a leadership academy. to a distinctive culture within which will ensure that the provision is children are encouraged to become cutting edge and that the School critically reflective thinkers and maintains its position as a real leader independent learners. in this field.

A Rossall School education engenders The Rossall School Golf Academy, a concern for the environment and opened in September 2016, has empathy for others. Children leave grown substantially both in facilities Rossall as young men and women and numbers. From one studio the who exhibit a profound interest in humanitarian issues. They are politically literate and encouraged and For the latest news from the School and details of forthcoming Open Events empowered to make a difference to please visit: www.rossall.org.uk the world within which they live. To request further information please email: [email protected] Out & About Planning your trip Nicky Nook © Mike Coleran This quirkily named place ‘is’ great for a walk, offering splendid views over There are a diverse range Lancashire’s coastal plain, GETTING HERE By Foot: we are blessed with As well as useful guides, maps of walks in Wyre’s beautiful Morecambe Bay and beyond to many walks with breathtaking and bespoke advice, they also the Lakeland Fells. On a really By Train: Poulton railway station is views. Less mobile people sell: countryside & coastline. Walk clear day it is possible to see the on the main Blackpool North line. can hire an all terrain buggy • Arts, crafts and gifts or cycle the length of the Isle of Man and the Great Orme Buses can be caught from here (Tramper) vehicle free of charge • Theatre and Event bookings Fylde Coast from Fleetwood to on the North West Coast. to all over the borough if you’re For more ideas on how to make • Souvenirs and maps and Scorton Village: staying further afield. the most of your trip to Wyre, call books Cleveleys towards Blackpool SAT NAV: PR3 1AU at any of our Visitor Information Un-manned Tourist Information (11 miles). Applestore Café By Road: rural Wyre is on and Centres. Points for literature at: SAT NAV: PR3 1RA around the A6, accessed from Jct • Fleetwood Market 32 or Jct 33 of the M6. Coastal areas For more information on walking • Claylands Caravan Park Alternatively you could head are via Jct 3 of the M55. in Wyre, visit: www.wyre.gov.uk/ • Fleetwood Marina in the opposite direction walking • Knott End café Parking: We have an abundance (illustrative map page 21), of car parks, many of which are starting from Cleveleys and head free: www.wyre.gov.uk/parking

towards Knott End and Over GETTING AROUND Wyre, by ferry. Cycling in By Bus: Frequent and late night Wyre & Bowland services connect the Garstang is the starting point for towns of Poulton, Cleveleys, Get out and invigorate your a broad range of walking routes Thornton and Fleetwood © Tony West through beautiful pasture and senses on a bike ride through with Blackpool, visit: Wyre’s coast and countryside. blackpooltransport.com woodland at the edge of the The best way to blow away Try: travelline-northwest.co.uk to Visit Garstang Visit Fleetwood River Wyre and the picturesque those cobwebs and take in plan a route. some amazing scenery. towpath of the Lancaster Canal. There are eleven stunning By Tram: a modern light rail Tourist Information Office Tourist Information Office The ‘Wyre Way’ is a long distance routes: www.discoverwyre. system is the quickest and easiest Cerestanc Square, Garstang Marine Hall. Fleetwood recreational route which links co.uk Beautiful unspoilt way to travel along the coast. T: 01995 602125 T: 01253 887693 countryside, picturesque [email protected] [email protected] the sea at Morecambe Bay with villages, dramatic open By Ferry: it takes just minutes to the Forest of Bowland, passing moorland incised by steep sail across the Wyre estuary from Open: 5 days a week, April to September (Summer) Open 7 days a week - 10am to 4pm. through Garstang. The local valleys, and outstanding Fleetwood to the picturesque 10:30am to 4:30pm, scenery... all waiting to be village if Knott End. Cycles and riverside walk, a circular trail explored. A lovely tour of the dogs are welcome. For sailing October to March (Winter) suitable for all, links the riverside quiet lanes and hamlets along times: www.wyre.gov.uk/ferry Monday – Friday the southern fringe of the 10am to 4pm, picnic area, the Garstang Bowland Fells. By Bike: there are a network Saturday - Sunday Millennium Green and River of cycle paths. Check out 11.20am to 2.40pm. Wyre. discoverwyre.co.uk for ideas.

The countryside rangers lead short and long distance walks linking the Lancaster Canal, Forest of Bowland, surrounding Dog Friendly Wyre Those with limited mobility It is essential to book a Tramper countryside and neighbouring can hire a Tramper – specially in advance. For more information, designed four-wheel drive all call: villages. Take part in our 01253 863100 There are many businesses terrain electric buggy that has Garstang Walking Festival during in Wyre that welcome well- no problems with rough ground, Wheelchairs: There are May, or the ‘Year long’ Wyre behaved dogs so you can mud or grass! countryside trails that are easily This offers much-needed accessible for wheelchairs Walks Activity Programme of bring your dog on holiday too.! For more information assistance to those who are less and pushchairs - routes that health and guided walks and on dog friendly Wyre visit: able to explore the countryside, don’t involve any stiles or steep activities. www.discoverwyre.co.uk woodland and lakesides. gradients. There are some restrictions Tramper Trails have been This is helping to ensure that created, including two in every member of the family can

on our beaches in Cleveleys Trampers © Mike Coleran Get a copy from our Visitor and Fleetwood. Please check : one starts in Claughton now experience the beauty of before your walk. For more All Terrain Buggies (Tramp- and one starts in Scorton, and two Wyre and the Forest of Bowland Centres (opp) or visit: at Wyre Estuary Country Park, AONB.. information, join Dog Friendly ers) and Wheelchairs www.discoverwyre.co.uk Wyre on Facebook, or visit: Stanah. or download it at: www.wyre.gov.uk www.wyre.gov.uk/walking 30 • discoverwyre.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk • 31 Wyre Guide Ad_Oct 18.qxp_Layout 1 17/10/2018 16:19 Page 1

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For more info visit blackpoolresortpass.com or Tel 01253 478222 OPEN ALL YEAR Scorton Steam Fair Heritage Open Days Open 7 days a week 15 - 16 June 2019 Various dates from 9am – 5pm 19 - 22 September 2019 The Fylde Folk Festival Revival Day, Marine Hall OCTOBER 22 June 2019 Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers, FREE ENTRY TO THE OPEN FARM* Marine Hall 2019 Events for Wyre JULY 18 October 2019 Wyre Estuary Country Park Indoor Playbarn Courtyard Café Open Day Marsh Mill 225th Birthday They play, you relax in our Family friendly dining, home APRIL 6 July 2019 19 - 20 October 2019 upstairs café! cooked food & cakes, yum! Tony Walsh AKA Longfella, Thornton Little Theatre Garstang Scarecrow Festival NOVEMBER 12 April 2019 5 - 7 July 2019 Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest, Marine Hall 1 November 2019 Working Farm Animals Easter at Marsh Mill Great Eccleston Show Watch our cows being milked Meet our farm animals in 20 - 21 April 2019 13 - 14 July 2019 Marine Hall Christmas at 4.30pm everyday a clean & safe environment! Market 17 November 2019 MAY Fleetwood Festival of Transport Scorton Bikes & Barrows (Tram Sunday) Marsh Mill Village Christmas 4 - 6 May 2019 21 July 2019 Lights Switch On Tootsies Ice Cream Farm Shop 24 November 2019 Made using our very own Full of local produce, Garstang Walking Festival Garstang Ice Cream Festival cows’ milk on the farm!! treats, sweets and toys!! 4 - 12 May 2019 21 July 2019 DECEMBER Poulton Christmas Festival *picnics not National Mills Weekend AUGUST 6 December 2019 Find us on the A6 just 5 minutes north of Garstang allowed on site 11 -12 May 2019 Garstang Show 3 August 2019 Cinderella Panto, Marine Hall OLD HOLLY FARM, NOOK LANE , GARSTANG, PRESTON PR3 1AA Brighouse and Raistrick Band, December 2019 Marine Hall Fylde Coast Food & Drink Tel: 01524 791200 Email: [email protected] Visit:www.oldhollyfarm.com 18 May 2019 Festival, Marine Hall. Garstang Victorian 18 August 2019 Christmas Festival Churchtown Children’s Festival 9 - 10 December 2019 (TBC) 25 May 2019 Garstang Arts & Music Festival 17 - 26 August 2019 Garstang Children’s Festival 27 May 2019 Great Eccleston Tractor Pull August Bank Holiday 2019 JUNE Fleetwood Folk and Blues Poulton Gala Weekend 1 June 2019 29 August - 1 September

Myerscough Open Day SEPTEMBER 9 June 2019 Guys Oyster Festival Pilling Pottery was setup firing service here. 5 - 8 September 2019 by Jim and Vi Cross in 1968, There is a Kidz Club during Cleveleys Classic Car Show now run by their son Adrian school holidays to come 9 June 2019 (TBC) Lancashire Game & Country Cross, as Northern Kilns and create a ceramic Festival Ltd and operates masterpiece. Fleetwood Carnival 7 - 8 September 2019 two sides to its We also visit 15 June 2019 business: Pilling 11th Anniversary of Triathlon, schools and Pottery and Into Cliff & The Shadows, Fleetwood clubs to offer a Northern Kilns. Marine Hall 15 September 2019 fantastic pottery 15 June 2019 We are a real experience. working pottery The shop has offering a variety of expanded our range of Disclaimer: There are a number of events taking place in Wyre in 2019, this is simply a selection. Dates are subject to classes, parties and fun clay, glaze, tools and change. We recommend that you check the details before travelling. All events featured on: www.discoverwyre.co.uk clay time! We also offer a equipment.

Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am 1pm. Pilling Pottery, School Lane, Pilling, Preston PR3 6HB T: 01253 799928 • Email: [email protected] Garstang & Rural Wyre

HOTELS WATERS REACH COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL CAMPING & CARAVANNING Townend, PR3 6TN ROYAL OAK HOTEL T: 01253 701890 BRIDGE HOUSE MARINA robinsonbrewery.co.uk/royaloakgarstang bridgehousemarina.co.uk Market Place PR3 1ZA Nateby, Garstang PR3 0JJ T: 01995 603318 SELF CATERING T: 01995 603207

CROFTERS HOTEL BARNACRE COTTAGES WYRESIDE FARM PARK croftershotel.co.uk barnacre-cottages.co.uk wyresidefarmpark.co.uk Garstang Road PR3 1PH Arkwright Farm PR3 1GN Allotment Lane, St Michael’s on the T: 01995 604128 T: 01995 600918 Wyre PR3 0TZ T: 01995 679797 GARSTANG COUNTRY HOTEL & GOLF CLUB SHIREBANK COURT garstanghotelandgolf.com shirebankcourt.co.uk CLAYLANDS CARAVAN PARK Garstang Road PR3 1YE School Lane PR3 0BL wyreparks.co.uk T: 01995 600100 T: 01524 792179 Weavers Lane, Cabus PR3 1AJ T: 01524 791242 THE PRIORY SCORTON PATTY’S FARM BARN theprioryscorton.co.uk pattysbarn.co.uk SIX ARCHES CARAVAN PARK The Square, Scorton PR3 1AU Hillam Lane LA2 0DY countryholidayparks.co.uk T: 01524 791255 T: 01524 751285 Station Lane, Scorton PR3 1AL T: 01524 791683 PREMIER INN - PRESTON NORTH NEAR MOSS FARM LEISURE LTD premierinn.com nearmossfarmcaravanpark.co.uk CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES & Garstang Road PR3 0RN Gulf Lane, LA2 0ER LEISURE PARK T: 0871 527 8912 T: 01253 790504 cleveleybridgefisheries.com Cleveley Bank Lane PR3 1BY GUY’S THATCHED HAMLET MARSH FARM HALL & HOLIDAY T: 01524 791637 guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk ACCOMMODATION St. Michaels Road PR3 0RS lancashire-holiday-cottages.co.uk CLEVELEY MERE When you feel like eating and drinking, you might T: 01995 640010 Garstang Road PR3 0XA cleveleymere.com T: 01995 670582 Cleveley Bank Lane PR3 1BY like to try one of the establishments at T: 01524 793644/07711 055544 thecartfordinn.co.uk KNOTTS FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, knottsfarm.co.uk FELL VIEW PARK Garstang, PR3 0YP Road, Lancaster fellviewparkandfishing.co.uk T: 01995 670166 LA2 9LU Sykes Farm, Scorton PR3 1DA Guy's Thatched Hamlet T: 07768 211842 T: 01524 791283 where the customer is KING! KENLIS ARMS HOTEL kenlisarms.co.uk CHESTNUT LODGE GIBSON BARN CARAVAN PARK Situated on the Lancaster Canal at Bilsborrow - B r i d g e 4 4 Kenlis Road, Barnacre PR3 1GD chestnutpilling.co.uk ukcampsite.co.uk T: 01995 603307 Chestnut House Farm PR3 6HN. Longmoor Lane, Nateby PR3 0JB T: 01253 790221 T: 01995 606202 ‘OWD NELL’S GUY’S EATING ESTABLISHMENT MILL AT CONDOR GREEN RESTAURANT themillatcondergreen.co.uk GARDENERS COTTAGE GREAVES FARM CARAVAN SITE CANALSIDE TAVERN & PIZZARIA Thurnham Mill Lane, Conder Green, AT GROWING WITH NATURE greavesfarmcabuscaravansite. Our ever popular and informal eating

Glasson Dock, LA2 OBD Bradshaw Lane Nursery PR3 6AX co.uk Thatched canalside Tavern that’s and drinking establishment. T: 01524 752852 T: 01253 790046 Greaves Farm PR3 1AA open all day and everyday! Roof top terrazza T: 01524 791726 Canalside patios. THE GARDEN COTTAGE thegarden-cottage.co.uk HUMBLESCOUGH FARM GUY’S CANALSIDE LODGE THATCHED CRICKET BED & BREAKFAST BODDINGTONS Fairhurst Lane PR3 2LJ humblescoughfarm.co.uk En suite Canalside Lodge PAVILION MIDDLE HOLLY COTTAGE T: 01995 640007 Humblescough Lane PR3 0LL PAVILION AND AND middlehollycottage.co.uk T: 01995 605804/07545 178991 offering rooms with spa baths, CRICKET GROUND Middle Holly, Forton PR3 1AH WOLFEN MILL COUNTRY BOWLING GREEN family roomsetc... T: 01524 792399 RETREATS MEADOW VIEW FOR HIRE FOR HIRE wolfenmill.co.uk ukcampsite.co.uk OLDE DUNCOMBE HOUSE Fish House Lane PR3 2GR Snapewood Lane PR3 0JP oldeduncombehouse.co.uk T: 01253 847563 T: 01995 604511 Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow PR3 0RE T: 01995 640336 REDWINGS LODGE NORTH VIEW CARAVAN SITE redwingslodge-pilling.co.uk lancashirecaravansite.co.uk CHESHAM HALL FARM Garstang Road, Pilling PR3 6AL North View, Pilling PR3 6BD Inskip, Preston PR4 0UA T: 01253 790174 T: 01995 602612 T: 01995 679424 MOSS WOOD CARAVAN PARK Accommodation GORSTS FARM GUEST HOUSE mosswood.co.uk High Street PR3 0YB Crimbles Lane, Lancaster LA2 0ES T: 01995 671099 T: 01524 791041

ISLES FIELD BARN POPLAR GROVE FARM PARK islesfieldbarn.com poplargrovefarmcaravanpark. Syke House Lane PR3 2EN co.uk T: 01995 640398 Humblescough Lane PR3 0LL T: 07469 933124 BROADGATE FARM broadgatefarm.co.uk SMITHY LEISURE PARK Bleasdale Lane PR3 1UR leisureparks.co.uk T: 01995 602402 Cabus Nook Lane PR3 1AA T: 01995 606200 MILL HOUSE millhouse-bedandbreakfast.co.uk TURNOVER HALL FARM CARAVAN SITE www.guysthatchedhamlet.com Garstang Road PR3 0HQ turnoverhall-farm.com T: 01995 238731 Rawcliffe Road PR3 0UE Tel: 01995 640010 T: 01995 679275 Guys Thatched Hamlet | Owd Nells Tavern | Guys_eating_est GTHamlet | OwdNellsTavern | GuysEatingEst Guys Thatched Hamlet Bleasdale © Mike Coleran © Tony West

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HOTELS 58 Kelso Avenue FY5 3JG RUSHLANDS HOTEL T: 01253 868123 rushlands-hotel.co.uk 98 Victoria Road East FY5 5HH RESTLANDS HOLIDAY FLATS T: 01253 827180 restlandsholidayflats.co.uk 7 South Promenade FY5 1BZ THE BRIARDENE HOTEL T: 07813 350612 thebriardenehotel.co.uk 56 Kelso Avenue FY5 3JG SEAHAWK HOLIDAY APARTMENTS T: 01253 338300 seahawk-apartments.co.uk 13 North Promenade FY5 1DB THE REGAL HOTEL T: 01253 823957 regalhotel.org 70 Victoria Road West FY5 1AG CAMPING & CARAVANNING T: 01253 852244 BEECHWOOD STABLES PARK beechwoodstables.com SELF CATERING New Lane FY5 5NJ GARLANDS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS T: 01253 821437 garlandsholidays.co.uk 3 South Promenade FY5 1BZ KNEPS FARM HOLIDAY PARK T: 07941 225363 knepsfarm.co.uk River Road, Stanah FY5 5LR HIGHCLIFFE APARTMENTS T: 01253 823632 highcliffeapartments.co.uk 8 South Promenade FY5 1BZ STANAH HOUSE CARAVAN PARK T: 01253 854673 stanahhousecaravanpark.co.uk River Road, Stanah FY5 5LR KELSO HOUSE T: 01253 824000 www.kelsohouse.co.uk Poulton & Around Fleetwood

HOTELS HOTELS © Mike Coleran SHARD RIVERSIDE HOTEL THE NEW BOSTON HOTEL shardriversideinn.co.uk newbostonhotel.co.uk Old Bridge Lane FY6 9BT 41-43 The Esplanade FY7 6QE 12 T: 01253 700208 T: 01253 874796 Wyre Self Guided Trails: Millennium Green Tramper Trail

SINGLETON LODGE COUNTRY HOTEL THE singletonlodge.co.uk northeustonhotel.com Lodge Lane, Singleton FY6 8LT The Esplanade FY7 6BN T: T: 01253 883854 01253 876525 Wyre Self Guided Trails: Millennium Green Tramper Trail BED & BREAKFAST THE SAVOY HOTEL Start Point. . Route Description 4. SD 4958 4562 From the entrance into the THE SEVEN STARS HOTEL 29 The Esplanade FY7 6HF At the High Street car park in Garstang near the 1. SD 4930 4543 Proceed to the far left corner of Millennium Green proceed up the ramp on the sevenstarspoultonlefylde.co.uk T: 01253 873813 River Wyre, with its entrance opposite the the car park, between the football field and the right, across the small road at the top, then left Hallgate Lane, FY6 0LA junction of High Street and Croston Road. picnic area on the bank of the River. Follow the down the ramp opposite. Go under the bridge by T: 01253 700650 WAVECREST LODGE Post Code: PR3 1EB track between the playing fields and river, with the river and along the path next to the cricket 23 The Esplanade FY7 6HF a green fence to the left, to a bridge over the ground to return to the car park. SELF CATERING T: 01253 872679 OS Grid Reference: SD 4930 4543 BRECK APARTMENTS river. Pass under the bridge, with the river on

breckapartments.co.uk SELF CATERING Distance / Time . the right, then bear left, past some stone steps Breck Road FY6 7AA BELMONT HOLIDAY FLATS 2.6 km (1.6 miles) on the right, to a junction with a small road If you need to speak to someone about this route T: 01253 271271 belmontholidayflats.co.uk 0.5 -1 hours leading up to the flood defence barrier. Cross or report a problem use the following Wyre 28 The Esplanade FY7 6HF this road and continue along the track opposite, Council contacts: BRICKHOUSE FARM COTTAGES T: 01253 779519 Maps……… ……… which turns to the right and leads to the Website: Wyre.gov.uk brickhousecottages.co.uk OS Landranger 102 1:50000) or entrance into the Millennium Green near the Address: Civic Ce ntre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Brickhouse Lane, Hambleton FY6 9BG CUSTOM HOUSE HOLIDAY FLATS OS Explorer OL41 (1:25000) Flood Barrier. Lancashire, FY6 7PU T: 01253 702122 customhouseholidayflats.co.uk Terrain Grade: 2. SD 4958 4562 Enter the Millennium Green with Telephone: 01253 891000 3 Kent Street FY7 6BX … Terrain…………… ……….. the river on the right and a hedge to the left. E-mail: [email protected] HARDHORN BREAKS T: 01253 681530 All / T Follow the gravel path to a picnic area on the highbank-farm.com The route largely follows well made tracks left (which is accessible to Tramper vehicles). High Bank Farm FY6 8DN KATHRENE HOLIDAY FLATS although there are some rough/muddy sections of T: 01253 890422 thekathrene.co.uk Turn left toward the gate into the picnic area,

Accommodation path, particularly after rain. 27 The Esplanade FY7 6HF but turn immediately right, before the gate, onto SWANS REST HOLIDAY COTTAGES T: 01253 872695 a grass path. Follow this grass path round to the swansrest.co.uk About This Walk left, with the hedge / picnic area on your left, to Garstang Road East FY6 8LX OSBOURNE HOUSE HOLIDAYS The Millennium Green was established in the year the hedge boundary of the Green, then right, T: 01253 886617 21 Windsor Place FY7 6HQ 2000 as pleasant open space for use by all. The following the hedge line, past the ‘Hand’ T: 01253 873917 Green is owned by a charity and managed by sculpture, until the path re-joins the main gravel CAMPING & CARAVANNING volunteers. The trail passes along the beautiful track by the river. Turn left here and continue to HARDHORN BREAKS CAMPING & CARAVANNING river Wyre, through areas rich in wildflowers, a gate near a sculpture of a Dipper. highbank-farm.com BROADWATER HOLIDAY PARK with views of the Forest of Bowland to the East. 3. SD 4963 4604 Bear left after the gate and High Bank Farm FY6 8DN partingtons.com The riverbanks and trees are a haven for wildlife; proceed in a clockwise direction round this T: 01253 890422 Fleetwood Road FY7 8JX keep an eye open for the Dipper, the Kingfisher section of the Green farthest from the Town - T: 01253 879911 and Bats on summer evenings. SUNSET PARK ignore the two gates on the left, which lead to sunsetpark.co.uk CALA GRAN HOLIDAY PARK Cutout and take with you on your walk Wyre Lane. After 200m you should re-join the Sower Carr Lane FY6 9EQ haven.com riverside, now travelling downstream back T: 01253 700222 Fleetwood Road FY7 8JY towards Garstang. Follow the track, with the T: 01253 872555 river on your left and bearing left at each path WILLOWGROVE LEISURE PARK There are more walks available at: junction, to return to the entrance into the ukleisureparks.co.uk www.wyre.gov.uk/walking Millennium Green. Sandy Lane, Preesall FY6 0RB 1 T: 01253 888930 38 • discoverwyre.co.uk discoverwyre.co.uk • 39 T: 01253 891000 E: [email protected]

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