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over Disc discoverdiscoverwyre.co.ukwyre.co .uk 1 Some photography within this publication courtesy of Angela Carr Photography, Peter Owen Photography, Tina Hinchliffe, Steve Wass, Fylde Council, Mike Coleran, Lynn Harter, m-tec.uk.com and seanconboy.co.uk An introduction to Wyre - simply the best coastal and countryside views in .

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.

2 discoverwyre.co.uk Contents 4 Gorgeous Garstang 8 The Forest of Bowland and Wyre’s Villages 10 Picturesque Poulton 12 Thornton Cleveleys 14 Fab Fleetwood 18 Out and about - a guided walk to enjoy 20 Where to stay 26 On our doorstep 27 Our own assets discoverwyre.co.uk 3 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 across the 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 2017 is the perfect destination for all seasons. Scorton Bikes and Barrows 29 April - 1 May

Garstang Walking Festival 6 - 14 May

Garstang and District Children’s Festival 29 May

Myerscough College’s Open Day and Country Fair 11 June

Scorton Steam Fair 17 - 18 June

Forton Field Day 25 June

Garstang Show 5 August

Garstang Arts and Music Festival 21 to 27 August

Did You Know? Guys Oyster Festival 7 – 10 September “The Forest of Bowland has some of the best

blanket bog in , all 4,000 hectares of it! Lancashire Game and Country It’s made up of a wide range of sphagnum mosses that Festival, eventually create . This ancient habitat supports a range of Scorton scarce and unusual plant and animal species. Perhaps one of the 9 - 10 September rarest is bog rosemary which has beautiful pinky-white bell shaped flowers which can be seen in April and May.” Garstang Victorian Christmas Alison Boden – Festival Coast and Countryside Manager 4 discoverwyre.co.uk 11 - 12 December Gorgeous Garstang Must Sees Garstang Arts Centre - A focal point for local - Once closed for over 150 years, the arts of all types, and home park is now open to visitors. The walled garden Apple to Garstang and District Store café offers homemade, locally sourced food, Arts Society. The society served from the restored old stone apple store. The offers a wide variety neighbouring lake offers the opportunity for boutique of interesting arts to lodge accommodation and boating. Entry to the gardens Garstang residents and is free and every autumn the hall and home farm are visitors alike, with free opened for a festival-inspired weekend. The estate lunchtime concerts in the summer and regular arts, includes the locally renowned Nicky Nook Fell and craft and collectors fairs, society group performances, Grizedale Valley, perfect for family walks and offering exhibitions, productions and public events throughout stunning views out to the . Wyresdale Park is the entire year. family owned and run, and welcomes garstangartssociety.org.uk 01995 606648 visitors from across the UK. wyresdalepark.co.uk Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – Situated on the Lancaster 01524 791874 Canal at close to Garstang, this canal side hamlet of thatched roofed buildings is home to Guy’s - The Lancaster Eating Establishment and pizzeria right next to the Canal is navigable for 41 miles and atmospheric Owd Nell’s Tavern, Guy’s Lodge and winds through some of the most School House Square. There spectacular scenery in the North West is a programme of great of England. Being a contour canal, the events throughout the full length of the canal is lock free - the longest stretch year, including Guys Oyster in the country - making it popular for the experienced Festival in September and and novice alike. The scenic Lancaster Canal is a popular Oktoberfest. venue for riverbank walks or a leisurely sail on a canal guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk boat. 01995 640010 Lancaster Canal Cruises – There is a range of Light Ash Farm Shop and Café – Situated in the narrowboats to hire for all occasions including those village of Bilsborrow this award winning farm shop special celebrations, private cruises or relaxing half and café is family run and serves quality home cooking day sails. Or hire a narrowboat for a longer holiday and using local ingredients. It also sells a range of locally cruise the Lancaster Canal at your leisure. sourced produce in the farm shop. lccruises.co.uk 01995 640833 Lightashfarmshop.co.uk 01995 640068 Old Holly Farm – A family run, working organic dairy Th’Owd Tithe Barn - A characterful canal-side pub. farm, giving people Sip fruit wine or sample cask ale in the summer sun of all ages the by the banks of the canal and listen to the distinctive opportunity to see tinkling of the beautifully decorated narrowboats a real working farm. moored close by. When it’s cold outside cosy up near the Watch cows being roaring fire and enjoy traditional pub grub in generous milked at the end of portions. Th’Owd Tithe Barn is a great place to sample every day. Visit the some of the finest produce Lancashire has to offer. farm shop and enjoy The building dates back one of the delicious to 1710 and its rustic, homemade ice barn-like interior echoes creams made from its original beginnings as the farm’s own organic milk. Come face to face with a tithe barn used for the traditional Lancashire farm animals, then treat your storage of corn. younger visitors to play in the play barn, followed by a mitchellsoflancaster.com visit to the café with its tasty bites. 01995 604486 oldhollyfarm.com 01524 791200 discoverwyre.co.uk 5 Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - Discover this goods. In addition to the weekly market you will find charming family attraction situated in Claughton near traditional stalls including local cheeses, confectionary Garstang. You’ll find a working farm, gardens, tea room, and homemade biscuits, locally grown fruit and nursery and gift shop. There are rare breed animals, vegetables and a traditional butcher, offering local farm walking routes, a conservation area and safe produce. children’s play area. garstang.net/shopping_market 01995 602125 cobblehey.co.uk 01995 602643 Dewlay Cheese – A family owned multi award-winning dairy, which boasts the country’s first purpose-built Shop ‘til You Drop viewing gallery and cheese shop. Watch being made, learn about its history and buy Garstang High Street - This some in the cheese shop. Dewlay also sell an array small market town is a true of other specialities. Whilst at the cheese shop read mixture of the old and the about the striking wind turbine situated on site. This new. Its historic buildings is one of the first dairies in the UK to be powered by and medieval weinds renewable energy via a wind turbine on site. Groups are (alleyways) are set amongst welcome to experience the Creamy Lancashire or Tasty contemporary, independent Lancashire Tours. shops, restaurants and cafes. The main shopping streets dewlay.com 01995 602335 are High Street, Bridge Street, Church Street and Thomas’ Weind.

Garstang Market and Market Hall - Garstang’s market dates back to the early 1300’s before the days Did of Edward II. The Market You Know? Cross at the top of the Local manufacturer Dewlay produces High Street is one of the a range of cheeses including Garstang Blue, most familiar landmarks they also have one of the largest wind turbines in in the area. The traditional the country at 126m high. The turbine saves almost weekly outdoor market is 3000 tonnes of carbon per year and produces the held every Thursday. This equivalent power for 1100 homes. You could say popular market stretches that Garstang has the greenest cheese in the length of the High the country! Street, with a variety of stalls offering everything you need from children’s clothes to plants and household Barton Grange Garden Centre - Situated in Brock close to Garstang this extensive garden centre complex certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. With so much to see, including the gardening department, farm shop, cook shop, café and restaurant selling a range of hot and cold meals and homemade cakes. There’s also a full range of events throughout the year to enjoy. bartongrange.co.uk 01995 642900

Did You Know ? The River Wyre runs through (and sometimes over) parts of Garstang. There are kingfishers, dippers and even otters along its banks. The river starts in the Bowland Fells and is one of the few rivers where you can see its estuary from the source. It has two major tributaries, the Brock and the Calder. In Garstang, there’s a very attractive stone aqueduct where 6 discoverwyre.co.uk the river crosses the canal. 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 Cycle Adventure, Forest of Bowland Leisure Centre 01995 605410 cycle-adventure.co.uk 07518 373007 Swimming pool 01995 604340 For cycle routes in and around Garstang and the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club - Set on the Forest of Bowland, contact Visit Garstang Centre banks of the Rivers Wyre and Calder, Garstang Golf 01995 602125 Club’s course provides an 18 hole parkland course, or go to cyclemaps.org.uk which measures 6,050 yards is a Par 68. Also available is 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 towpath of the Lancaster Canal.

The ‘Wyre Way’ is a long distance recreational route, which links the sea at Bay 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 7 The Forest of Bowland AONB The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding National Beauty, with remote fells, riverside rambles, wildlife, 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

Did You Know? Garstang is on the eastern border of the Forest of Bowland. Strangely enough, this is not a forest with trees but actually a large area of moorland. The ‘forest’ in the title relates to land used exclusively for hunting by royalty. In the middle ages, the peasants were prohibited from clearing or farming in the area and would have been severely punished if caught hunting.

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

Upcoming Events in 2017 Great Eccleston Show 15 - 16 July Great Eccleston Tractor Pull 26 - 27 (August Bank Holiday)

Did You Know? In Knott End there is a, five mile circular walk, beginning and ending at the Bourne Arms Pub where you can see 8 discoverwyre.co.ukwonderful views of the River Wyre, salt mines and seabirds along this stretch of the Wyre Way. Must Sees hills and whilst the back nine take you through woodland and wildlife. A great course choice Pottery - If you haven’t touched for for both members and visiting golfers alike. years or fancy throwing a pot for the first time, then knottendgolfclub.com 01253 810576 this is the place for you. With a range of fun pottery courses available for all ages there’s also a café serving Scorton - This beautiful village, dating back to homemade food, an art gallery and a garden to enjoy. the 17th Century, is in the Forest of Bowland. A pillingpottery.com 01253 799928 popular destination for walkers and cyclists seeking refreshment at The Priory or The Barn, Daisy Clough Did You Know? Nurseries and Wyresdale Park. There are a network of Wyre is fortunate to boast two farmers markets; Thornton paths to walk close by including the landmark Nicky and Great Eccleston. You will meet an abundance of local Nook which is a popular climb, and the fisheries at characters on hand to offer advice on cooking your wild Wyreside Lake and Cleveley Mere are well worth a visit boar or which cheese works best in a cheese and onion pie. too. Thornton Farmers Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (except January) from 9am – 1pm. The Barn at Scorton - Discover a wealth of unusual Great Eccleston Farmers Market takes place on the third gifts for any occasion in a traditional environment. Wednesday of the month from 9am – 1pm. This runs in There is a bistro and coffee house full of old world conjunction with the weekly street market. charm. The barn specialises in a variety of plants to choose from. Singleton Maize Maze - A 12 acre site with an plantsandgifts.co.uk 01253 793633 annually changing and uniquely designed maze. Created in a growing crop of corn on the cob maize, The Priory Scorton - which grows to between eight and ten feet tall, before Enjoy the sumptuous food and delightful atmosphere it’s harvested in October and used to feed the farm’s of the popular café bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner herd of pedigree Simmental cattle. The complex has a are served every day using locally sourced produce. As indoor and outdoor play areas and a café for the family. well as offering stylish boutique accommodation small singletonmaizemaze.co.uk 07925 374024 intimate wedding are also a speciality to make that special day perfect. theprioryscorton.co.uk 01524 791255

Did You Know? “St.Helen’s Church in Churchtown has a couple of older residents from the Knights Templar Crusades, which suggests that the graves date back from between 10th Century to 13th Century AD.” Rev’d Andrew Wilkinson, St Michael’s and St.Helen’s Churches

Knott End-on-Sea - A village situated on the southern side of Morecambe Bay across the Wyre Estuary from Fleetwood. The village is the main commercial centre for the area. There are a variety of shops, Did you Know? cafes, drinking establishments, a golf club and a very “There is a sculpture in popular ice cream parlour. There is a seasonal ferry honour of artist LS Lowry at crossing to Fleetwood (see page7). Knott End-on-Sea. It celebrates Lowry’s links with the village as depicted in his painting ‘The Jetty at Knott End, near Knott End Golf Course – A stunning eighteen hole Fleetwood’ and portrays a matchstick man and dog from the golf course, which is a part links and part pastoral artwork. The Lancashire artist often visited Knott End in course. The front nine holes run alongside the the 1940’s and 1950’s and he painted a number of seafront River Wyre with breathtaking views of the Bowland scenes. The sculpture is located in the spot next to the jetty”. Pat Greenhough,discoverwyre.co.uk local resident 9 Poulton-le-Fylde Discover the ancient market town of Poulton-le-Fylde which can trace its origins back as far as the .

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 multiple award-winning railway station to make it even easier to visit.

Events in 2017

St George’s Did Fun Day You Know? 23 April Did You Know? Legend has it that a The churchyard of St.Chad’s Poulton Gala skull and cross bones carved on a Church is a well-used 3 June tombstone at St.Chad’s mean that shortcut through the town it’s the grave Poulton centre and is famous for its of a pirate. Christmas Festival springtime crocus 1-2 December After Dark in Poulton-le-Fylde display. 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.

Visit ‘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 than a square mile, there are no less than 20 licensed venues to enjoy.

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The Market Cross, Fish Slab, Spa On the Breck - A luxurious spa, featuring an Whipping Post and Stocks - aromatherapy room, foot spa, spa pool, monsoon All these stand in the Market Place shower, ice fountain, steam room, sauna and relaxation and are rare items from Poulton’s room. Prepare your senses for a relaxing experience and past, which date between the 17th be deservedly pampered beyond your expectations. and 18th centuries. The stocks spaonthebreck.co.uk 01253 887157 and 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 dated 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 hustle and bustle short walk from the stunning apartments, and is the at Monday’s market, when the pedestrian areas are perfect way to make your stay even more special. filled with stalls selling delicious local produce and breckapartments.co.uk 01253 271271 much more. Poulton’s retail past stems from when it was an urban centre for Poulton YMCA health and fitness centre - the agricultural world of the northern This fitness centre has benefitted from a make-over and Fylde coast. Country folk came to shop, boasts a state of the art gym, purpose built class and sell their produce and auction their activities studio, large swimming pool and full range of animals. fitness, relaxation and aqua classes. wyremarkets.co.uk 01253 891000 ymcayactive.org 01253 891629 New Penny Grill and Ice Cream - Poulton Golf Club - A well respected parkland course, A delightful café selling homemade known for its challenging layout. The course is situated meals and cakes. It is also a multi- on the outskirts of Poulton-le-Fylde. The course is award winning ice cream parlour, selling up to 30 suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities. The flat delectable homemade flavours. After over 25 years in parkland layout is easy on the legs but the narrow business, the New Penny was crowned with ‘Ice Cream fairways and water hazards also make it a challenging Maker of the Year’ and ‘Best Artisan Ice Cream in the enough course for all levels. UK’ awards. poultonlefyldegolfclub.co.uk 01253 892444 thenewpennygrill.com 01253 892980 Did You Know? It’s very easy to get to Wyre, there is a train station situated in Poulton-le-Fylde. It’s an award winner too, having recently won ‘Best train station’ at the North West in Bloom Awards 2016. Carol Woolley, local resident discoverwyre.co.uk 11 Thornton Cleveleys Thornton Cleveleys is made up of two towns that complement each other well. Cleveleys is a bustling, modern , with a great range of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. As well as picture perfect views of the sea, miles of golden and exhilarating walks along a multi-award winning promenade, Cleveleys is 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 Did You Know ? restaurants. It has its own little theatre, with fantastic shows and music events, besides a “ is a Grade II* multitude of walks from Wyre Estuary listed building and is one of the highest Country Park. tower mills in Europe. Built in 1794, it still retains its original machinery. Visitors can enjoy tours of the mill which is Shows and events take situated in a small square surrounded by shops, place throughout the year cafes and restaurants and for special events at our sails turn!” Thornton Michael Brightman, Little Theatre. Chairman of For further information Friends of Marsh Mill visit wyretheatres.co.uk or telephone 01253 887693 See page 27 for details

Events in 2017

Cleveleys Classic Car Show Did You Know? Cleveleys Promenade 11 June Wyre’s history and folklore has been brought to life in an illustrated book that delights both Twits in the Park and Family Open Day children and adults. The Sea Swallow is a magical tale, Wyre Estuary Country Park based on Singleton Thorpe, a village drowned off the coast 30 July of Cleveleys in the 16th century. Walk the Mythic Coastline and see the sculptures along the way! Family Day with the Rangers To purchase a copy of the Wyre Estuary Country Park book contact 01253 887445 1 October

Marsh Mill Birthday Celebrations Marsh Mill, Thornton Did You Know ? Late October 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.” 12 discoverwyre.co.uk 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 fitness facility, including one of the largest gyms in the a magical element to region. Purpose built spinning and fitness class studios, the Cleveleys seafront. a café diner, outdoor 3G pitches, squash courts and Discover the 10 metre high outdoor sport pitches. There are crèche and disabled Sea Swallow sculpture, spot access facilities on site too. the Shipwrecks Memorial, a homage to all the ships lost ymcayactive.org 01253 824108 on Coast from 1643 to 2008 and the Sea Ogre lurking among the rocks. Air Skate Park, Thornton - Get ready, wyre.gov.uk/mythiccoast 01253 887445 it’s time to ride! Air Skate is a unique, bespoke indoor ramp experience, Thornton Little Theatre - Is a great local venue. Proud which has been pre-designed for to be at the heart of the local community, seamless transitions and maximum flow. There are 17 it hosts all types of events including interconnecting ramps, pipes, banks, ledges and rails touring theatre performances, local for boards, BMX, blades and scooters. amateur dramatic shows, live acoustic air-skate.co.uk 01253 824108 gigs and family friendly events. wyretheatres.co.uk 01253 887693 YMCA Ten Pin Bowling - YMCA Bowl is a fully accessible 10 lane 10 Marsh Mill and Shopping Village – pin bowling alley, powered by AMF Marsh Mill is a 222-year-old restored and one and offering the latest UV bowling of the best working mills in the UK. It offers a unique experience. introduction to milling of a bygone age. ymcabowl.co.uk 01253 824108 With exhibitions, workshops and events throughout the year, the mill is in the Wyre Estuary Country Park - This award winning centre of Marsh Mill Village with shops park offers year-round activities and events for all. and a Farmers Market taking place on the These include ranger-led walks and environmentally second Saturday of the month (except themed activities. There’s an innovative children’s play January) from 9am – 1pm. The mill is area providing a great opportunity to enjoy natural open weekends from April until the play and have fun in the park. You will find a network beginning of November. The sails turn of accessible paths by the breathtaking Wyre Estuary. for special events throughout the year. Group Bookings The park offers room facilities and a unique outdoor welcomed by appointment. performance area for hire. Visit the cafe for light friends-of-marshmill.com 01253 887445 refreshments. Recreational opportunities include walking, cycling, horse riding and water sports plus Cleveleys Vue Cinema - Situated on the promenade at Access For All cycles, a mobility Tramper and the Cleveleys,all the top films and forthcoming trailers for Wyreside trail –which has been specially adapted for cinema releases are available. the visually impaired. myvue.com 08712 240 240 wyre.gov.uk/wecp 01253 863100 Burnside Garden Centre - Is a spacious, well laid out garden centre with a fantastic range of plants, shrubs, flowers and gardening essentials. Home to a massive range of products, including gifts and homewares, garden furniture, garden tools and essentials and petcare. There is also have a craft shop and aquatics centre. The Topiary coffee shop offers a delicious selection of meals and snacks, from a lazy breakfast to an indulgent afternoon tea. Klondyke.co.uk 01253 821383 discoverwyre.co.uk 13 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 significant regeneration programme, Fleetwood is gaining a reputation as a hidden gem for seaside visitors. With many new additions, such as the recently restored Mount Gardens, Point and 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 Lancashire. 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

Did You Know? Events in 2017 There are a number of award Shows and winning fish and chip shops in Wyre, with Fleetwood Beer Festival events take place locally caught fish and home-grown Marine Hall throughout the year potatoes. This northern delicacy is certainly 9 to 11 February at the beautiful one of our specialities; we believe it should Marine Hall be a compulsory meal for any visit Fleetwood Festival of Transport For further details to the seaside! (Tram Sunday) go to 16 July marinehall.co.uk or telephone 999 Bath Race 01253 887693 Fleetwood Boating Lake See page 27 12 August for details Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival Marine Hall 13 August

Heritage Open Days Throughout Fleetwood 7 to 10 September

Best of British Fair September

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Rossall Point – The observation tower on Rossall 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 stream, rose garden and woodland area. Enjoy three taking in the stunning bowling greens, a Parkour facility, two tennis courts, views - across the Irish picnic areas, a range of play equipment, a multi-use Sea and Morecambe games area and playing fields. At the heart of the park is Bay to the Lakeland the newly restored pavilion which is open to the public fells and the Forest for events, activities and displays. of Bowland. Family wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 887305 events run throughout the summer season. The Mount Pavilion and Events - With superb wyre.gov.uk/rossallpoint views, reaching as far as the on a clear day, the Mount is the perfect place to sit and admire – A Grade II listed building the vast beauty of the North West coastline. When the designed by in 1938. The museum tells conditions are the story of Fleetwood, its cargo trade, ferry passenger right, usually services, salt mining industry and its development as close to sunset a holiday destination. There is a rooftop camera which on a summer gives the visitor panoramic views along Fleetwood’s night, you can shore and the Wyre Estuary. There are a range of events, see the hills of tours and family activities throughout the year. A must the is a tour of the Harriet, a fishing Smack, listed in the approximately Historic Ships Register. 60 miles fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk 01253 876621 away across the Irish Sea. Farmer Parrs Animal World and Fylde Coast Enjoy a range of family friendly events throughout the Agricultural Museum – A great day out for the whole season in the historic pavilion. family. There’s wyre.gov.uk/themount an animal farm with rare Marine Hall – An Art Deco architectural gem breed animals, which opened in 1935, this has been the premier extensive entertainment heritage venue for Wyre museum, pony ever since. With and tractor an all year-round rides, pottery programme of shop, play area, picnic area and café along with many shows, from live family events throughout the year. music to comedy farmerparrs.com 01253 874389 nights, the best children’s shows Memorial Park - A seven hectare Grade II listed park. and well-known The park was created in commemoration of the First names from the world of TV and entertainment – not World War and is a rare example of early 20th century to mention the spectacular annual pantomime. There’s architecture, being one of only a handful of listed war even a weekly tea dance. memorial parks and gardens in the UK. The park was marinehall.co.uk 01253 887693 recently awarded the prestigious Green Heritage Site Accreditation. Take a walk around the restored pond, discoverwyre.co.uk 15 Fleetwood Town Football Club - Highbury is home Fleetwood Freeport - to Fleetwood Town FC and was established in 1939. It If you’re looking for has a capacity of more than 5,000 and it’s also a great a bargain, Freeport venue for various community events throughout the Fleetwood is Lancashire’s year. number one shopping fleetwoodtownfc.com 01253 775080 outlet. Set on a tranquil marina, there are 45 famous name stores for the whole family plus there’s free parking. Stores are 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 community are working together to make a Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve - Did real difference to the local economy. Businesses If you’ve not got the urge You Know? offer a discount to scheme cardholders in to head off into the open Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Cards are FREE grassland in your wellies, You’ll also find some lovely and can be collected from Northern Rags, then take to the marsh’s pieces of public art at Fleetwood 16 Poulton Street, Fleetwood. pathways and explore ponds Marsh - decorative iron gateways shoplocalwbf.co.uk 01253 874918 and wetlands, to take a look at break up the flat landscape and lead the huge range of wildlife here. you from the footpath into a perfect You’ll even discover a disused Active Fun subject area for all photographers to railway track that has been taken snap from different angles. over by scrub and wildflowers. Fleetwood Golf Club – Claiming that it’s The evening sun sets over the west From here you can also access the (probably) ‘the home of the first links course and often casts red shadows banks of the River Wyre, where in England’, this course was established in over the space. you can view a multitude of 1861 and is a 6557 yard, par 72 green. Visitors shipwrecked boats. are welcome to play this fine course with various 01253 887445 for information summer golf packages available. fleetwoodgolf.co.uk 01253 773573

Shop ‘til You Drop YMCA Fleetwood health and fitness centre – Enjoy family fun and healthy activity in our two Fleetwood Market – swimming pools and gym, alongside a range of cardio This traditional market and resistance equipment and a varied programme of offers a great shopping classes for all fitness levels. Pay as you go available for experience, with over 250 visitors. indoor and 50 outdoor ymcayactive.org 01253 771505 stalls, selling a range of goods for the whole Marine Splash - An exciting water play area and café family. There really is no designed to keep children entertained on the same market quite like this in site as Fleetwood leisure centre. Youngsters can splash the UK! through fountains, water jets and water tunnels and a wyremarkets.co.uk paddling area is also included. A new café overlooking 01253 887651 the splash pad offers an outside decked area to watch the little ones as they play. You’ll also find excellent picnic areas and toilet facilities too. Open seven days a 16 discoverwyre.co.uk week from noon until 5pm (weather permitting) over the summer holidays. Alongside is a multi-sensory play Rather than traditional ramps commonly found area with great equipment for all to enjoy. at many other sites, users will find a sunken bowl wyre.gov.uk/marinesplash 01253 887693 with varying heights of up to 6ft and a series of hips around the perimeter. It has been created to suit both beginners and the more experienced, and is multi- 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 Skate Bowl - Unique to the Fylde Coast, Did you Know? a sunken skate facility that A new seawall at Rossall will tell the story of was introduced to Marine The Sea Swallow, cementing its place on the Mythic Coast Gardens in spring 2015. and depicting artwork and poetry from the children’s book, which brings to life the folklore and myth surrounding the local coastline. The artwork will face the sea and will be visible to anyone enjoying the new promenade when it re-opens in late 2017.

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 17 Garstang and Barnacre Circular Walk

Time: 1.5 - 2.5 hours 4. SD 5063 4552 Cross the railway Cross the bridge and the stile on the other Start and finish: footbridge, and the motorway bridge beyond side and follow the hedge line on the right it, and continue straight on to join Parkhead to a footbridge which leads onto Hazelhead Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF Lane at a pedestrian gate. Bear left and Lane. continue along the lane for about 500m Walk Description to Clarkson’s Farm on the left. Just past 7. SD 5030 4628 Turn left along the Lane the farm take the stile and footpath on the and walk past the farm building on the left 1. SD 4915 4529 Stand on the “Villa de left and follow this along the field edges, hand side to where the lane bends sharply Garstang” mosaic facing the stone seat, turn negotiating a gate and three stiles, until it to the left. Turn right at this point to follow to your right and walk to Park Hill Road emerges onto Delph Lane – you will notice Lingart Lane (unsurfaced), under the power (10m). Cross the road at the pedestrian Barnacre Church to your right. lines to the junction adjacent to the Lower crossing and go down the alleyway ahead to Lingart Farm. Continue straight ahead for reach the High Street. Turn left and proceed 5. SD 5122 4602 Cross the lane and take about 150m to a pedestrian gate situated to the mini roundabout at the entrance to the path next to a post box, down some between two field gates on the left – just the High Street car park. Walk through the stone steps, and onto a footbridge. Cross the before a sharp right turn in the track. car park heading for a footpath at the far left bridge and continue to your left following the hand corner with the football field on the left riverside shrubbery. Go through a gate and 8. SD 4992 4596 Go through the gate and and the riverside picnic area on the right. proceed uphill to the right, heading towards follow the hedge line on the right for about the wood and passing an old quarry on the 100m then bear left across the field to a 2. SD 4938 4545 Follow the riverside path left. On reaching the wood descend steeply, further gate in the hedge ahead. Carry on around the playing field to the first bridge with the wood on your left, until you reach through two further gates in roughly the and climb the stone steps situated in the wall a stile in the corner of the field. Go over the same direction, eventually emerging onto to the left side of the bridge. Turn right at stile and turn right following the fence line the old railway embankment to re-join your the top of the steps and walk straight ahead to a large Alder tree on the left of the path outward route. Follow the track over the river along the line of the old railway. Continue on (on the left beneath the tree you can see bridge and descend the steps on the left to until you pass by a large electricity pylon on the remains of Lady Hamilton’s Well). Walk join the riverside path back to Garstang. the right, then take the footpath on the left diagonally left and cross a stile leading onto which climbs the railway embankment for a farm track. Turn left and proceed along the 9. SD 4959 4554 Continue along the about 150m to a stile on the left. track to join Keepers Lane. riverside path, with the cricket field on your right, to the picnic area, at the bend in the 3. SD 5045 4541 Cross the stile and head 6. SD 5089 4622 Turn right along Keepers river, near the car park. Continue along the towards the lone tree in the field ahead. Lane, passing Crosby Cottage on the left, riverside path, for about 100m, under the Pass the tree and continue to the corner of to a stile in the hedge on the left - next to trees to a grassy path on the right leading the wood and on, with the wood on your left, the first field gate. Go over the stile and the to the High Street. Turn left along the High to a pedestrian gate in front of the railway second one immediately ahead. Continue on Street then cross the road and proceed bridge. with the hedge line on your right, towards up Stoops Hall Weind (indicated by the a stile in front of the motorway footbridge. brass plaque set in the pavement) back to Cross the bridge and the stile on the other Cherestanc Square. side, and bear slightly right as you cross the field to a further stile in front of the railway footbridge. 18 discoverwyre.co.uk Garstang and Barnacre Circular 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 8 we’re bordered by 300 square miles of breathtaking countryside in the Forest And did you know that we share a coastline with the of Bowland (AONB). 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 . And music lovers should make space in their diaries for the August Lytham Proms pop weekend - see lythamfestival.com for what’s happening in 2017.

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

discoverwyre.co.uk 19 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 GARSTANG COUNTRY HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB www.garstanghotelandgolf.com As well as useful guides, maps and bespoke advice, Drive, Garstang, PR3 1YE the information centres provide: Tel: 01995 600100 • arts, crafts and gifts • theatre and event bookings CROFTERS HOTEL www.croftershotel.co.uk • souvenirs, maps and books A6 , Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PH • free itinerary planning advice Tel: 01995 604128 • free accommodation booking service THE HOLLY www.the-holly.co.uk Visit Garstang, Cerestanc Square, Lancaster Rd, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL Garstang Email: [email protected] 01995 602125 Tel: 01524 793500 [email protected] PREMIER INN (PRESTON NORTH) Opening hours: Six days per week from www.premierinn.com 10:30am to 4:30pm all year. Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN The Centre is open some Sundays throughout Tel: 0871 5278912 Spring, Summer and early December. ROYAL OAK HOTEL AT GARSTANG F: /VisitGarstang Tourist Information Centre www.robinsonbrewery.com Market Place, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1ZA Visit Fleetwood, Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tel: 01995 603318 01253 887693 THE PRIORY SCORTON [email protected] www.theprioryscorton.co.uk Opening hours: seven days per week from April to The Square, Scorton, Preston, PR3 1AU October: 9.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) and Tel: 01524 791255 10:30pm to 4:30pm (Saturday and Sunday) BED and BREAKFAST November to March – 9.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) and 11.20am to 2.40pm (Saturday and Sunday) BROADGATE FARM www.broadgatefarm.co.uk Visit Cleveleys i-bus, Plaza Lane, Bleasdale, Preston, PR3 1UR Tel: 01995 602402 Top of Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 4 Star Enjoy England 01253 887597 [email protected] GUY’S THATCHED HAMLET Opening hours: April to October – Thursday, Friday www.guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk Canalside, St. Michaels Rd, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RS and Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm Tel: 01995 640010

We also have unmanned Tourist Information Points MIDDLE HOLLY COTTAGE & TEA ROOMS for literature at www.middlehollycottage.co.uk Middle Holly, Forton, Preston, PR3 1AH - Fleetwood Market Email: [email protected] - Claylands Caravan Park Tel: 01524 792399 - Fleetwood Marina 4 Star Enjoy England - The Priory, Scorton MILL HOUSE - Knott End Café www.millhouse-bedandbreakfast.co.uk - Poulton Train Station Garstang By Pass Road, Churchtown, PR3 0HQ Tel: 01995 238731 Accommodation disclaimer Wyre Council has included as many accommodation OLDE DUNCOMBE HOUSE www.oldeduncombehouse.co.uk providers in Wyre that we are aware of, however we cannot Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RE take any responsibility or liability for any we Tel: 01995 640336 may have missed inadvertently or any listing errors or omissions. 20 discoverwyre.co.uk SELF CATERING FIVE BARRED GATE BARN www.cottages.com BADGERS WOOD RIDING HOLIDAYS Stanalee Lane, Whitechapel Nr. Garstang PR3 2EQ B&B for horses Tel: 0345 498 6900 www.badgerswood-ridingholidays.co.uk Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 1BV GIBSON BARN CARAVAN PARK Tel: 07971 638198 www.ukcampsite.co.uk Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0JB BARNACRE COTTAGES Tel:01995 606202 www.barnacre-cottages.co.uk Arkwright Farm, Eidsforth Lane, Barnacre, PR3 1GN GREAVES FARM CARAVAN AND CAMPING SITE Email: [email protected] www.greavesfarmcabuscaravansite.co.uk Tel: 01995 600918 Greaves Farm, Cabus Nook Lane, Garstang, PR3 1AA 5 Star Gold Enjoy England Tel: 01524 791726

CALDERTOP COTTAGES HUMBLESCOUGH FARM www.caldertopcottage.co.uk www.humblescoughfarm.co.uk Higher Landskill Farm, , Garstang, PR3 1SS Humblescough Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0LL Tel: 01995 603246 Tel: 01995 605804 or 07545 178 991 3 Star Enjoy England MEADOW VIEW CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES & LEISURE PARK www.ukcampsite.co.uk www.cleveleybridge.co.uk Snapewood Lane, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 0JP Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton. Preston, PR3 1BY Tel: 01995 604511 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01524 791637 NORTH VIEW CARAVAN SITE www.lancashirecaravansite.co.uk CLEVELEY MERE North View, Skitham Lane, Nateby, PR3 6BD www.cleveleymere.com Email: [email protected] Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton, PR3 1BY Tel: 01995 602612 Tel: 01524 793644 / 07711 055544 Email: [email protected] POPLAR GROVE FARM CARAVAN PARK 4 Star Enjoy England www.poplargrovefarmcaravanpark.co.uk Humblescough Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0LL CAMPING and CARAVANNING Tel: 07766 076612

BRIDGE HOUSE MARINA & CARAVAN PARK SIX ARCHES CARAVAN PARK www.bridgehousemarina.co.uk www.sixarchescaravanpark.co.uk Nateby Crossing Lane, Nateby, Garstang, PR3 0JJ Station Lane, Scorton, Garstang PR3 1AL Tel: 01995 603207 Tel: 01524 791683

CLAYLANDS CARAVAN PARK SMITHY LEISURE PARK www.wyreparks.co.uk www.luxuryparks.co.uk Weavers Lane, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 1AJ Cabus Nook Lane, , Preston, PR3 1AA Email: [email protected] Tel: 01995 606200 Tel: 01524 791242 TURNOVER HALL FARM CARAVAN SITE CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES & LEISURE PARK www.turnoverhall-farm.com www.cleveleybridgefisheries.com Rawcliffe Road, St Michaels-on-Wyre, PR3 0UE Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton. Preston, PR3 1BY Email: [email protected] Tel: 01524 791637 Tel: 01995 679431

CLEVELEY MERE WYRESIDE FARM PARK www.cleveleymere.com www.wyresidefarmpark.co.uk Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton, PR3 1BY Allotment Lane, St Michaels, PR3 0TZ Tel: 01524 793644 / 07711 055544 Tel: 01995 679797 5 Star Enjoy England 3 Star Enjoy England FELL VIEW PARK www.fellviewparkandfishing.co.uk Sykes Farm, Scorton, Preston PR3 1DA Tel: 01524 791283 Email: [email protected] discoverwyre.co.uk 21 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 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]

22 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 KELSO HOUSE Tel: 01253 338300 www.kelsohouse.co.uk Email: [email protected] 58 Kelso Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3JG 3 Star Enjoy England Tel: 01253 868123 Email: [email protected] THE REGAL HOTEL www.regalhotel.org RESTLANDS HOLIDAY FLATS 70 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1AG www.restlandsholidayflats.co.uk Tel: 01253 852244 7 South Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1BZ Email: [email protected] Tel: 07813 350 612 Email: [email protected] BED and BREAKFAST SEAFIELD HOLIDAY FLATS ESPERANCE VILLA GUEST HOUSE 6 Luton Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3EB 30 Ellerbeck Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DH Tel: 01253 852828 Tel: 01253 853513 Email: [email protected] SEAHAWK HOLIDAY APARTMENTS www.seahawk-apartments.co.uk THE NEW SHADES HOTEL 13 North Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DB www.newshadeshotel.co.uk Tel: 01253 823957 63 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1EG Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 853512 3 Star Enjoy England Email: [email protected] CAMPING and CARAVANNING

BEECHWOOD STABLES CARAVAN PARK www.beechwoodstables.com New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NJ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 821437

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] discoverwyre.co.uk 23 Poulton-le-Fylde and SELF CATERING BRECK APARTMENTS surrounding area www.breckapartments.co.uk Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7AA accommodation Tel: 01253 271271 Email: [email protected] 5 Star Gold Enjoy England

BRICKHOUSE FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES www.brickhousecottages.co.uk Brickhouse Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 9BG Tel: 01253 702122 Email: [email protected]

CHESTNUT LODGE Chestnut Farm House, Duck Street, Pilling. PR3 6HN. Tel:01253 790221 HOTELS Email: [email protected]

SHARD RIVERSIDE HOTEL GARDENERS COTTAGE www.shardriversideinn.co.uk AT GROWING WITH NATURE Old Bridge Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, www.growing-with-nature.co.uk FY6 9BT Bradshaw Lane Nursery, Pilling, Nr Preston, PR3 6AX Tel: 01253 700208 Tel: 01253 790046 Email: [email protected] 4 Star Enjoy England

SINGLETON LODGE COUNTRY HOTEL HARDHORN BREAKS www.singletonlodge.co.uk www.highbank-farm.com Lodge Lane, Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8LT High Bank Farm, Hardhorn, Poulton-le-Fylde, Tel: 01253 883854 FY6 8DN Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 890422 Email: [email protected] SPRINGFIELD HOUSE HOTEL 4 Star Enjoy England www.sprinfieldhousehotel.co.uk Wheel Lane, Pilling, Nr Preston, PR3 6HL MARSH FARM HALL Tel: 01253 790301 AND HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Email: [email protected] www.lancashire-holiday-cottages.co.uk Marsh Farm, Garstang Road, Great Eccleston, PR3 0XA BED and BREAKFAST Tel: 01995 670582 Email: [email protected] ISLES FIELD BARN www.islesfieldbarn.com REDWINGS LODGE Isles Field Farm, Syke House Lane, PR3 2EN www.redwingslodge-pilling.co.uk Tel: 01995 640398 Garstang Road, Pilling, PR3 6AL Tel: 01253 790174 THE SEVEN STARS HOTEL Email: [email protected] www.sevenstarspoultonlefylde.co.uk Hallgate Lane, , Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0LA SWANS REST HOLIDAY COTTAGES Tel: 01253 283775 www.swansrest.co.uk Email: [email protected] Garstang Road East, Singleton, FY6 8LX Tel: 01253 886617 WATERS REACH COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Email: [email protected] Townend, , Preston, PR3 6TN Tel: 01253 701890

24 discoverwyre.co.uk 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 Email: [email protected] 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

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

SUNSET PARK www.sunsetpark.co.uk Sower Carr Lane, Hambleton, FY6 9EQ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 700222

WILLOWGROVE LEISURE PARK www.bartonparkhome.com Sandy Lane, Preesall, Knott End-on-Sea, FY6 0RB Email: [email protected] Tel: 01253 811306

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 (free but bookable in advance), car park, play areas Bridlepath, picnic areas, riverside walks [email protected] wyre.gov.uk

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 200 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 incentives 26 discoverwyre.co.uk

What’s On 2017

Every Monday Afternoon Tea Dance - (except Bank Holidays) Thurs 9 – Sat 11 February Fleetwood Beer and Cider Festival Friday 24 February The Man Behind The Bradshaws - Buzz Hawkins Saturday 25 March Totally Tina Thursday 20 April The Blues Band Saturday 22 April Sincerely Yours – Vera Lynn Story Friday 12 May The Upbeat Beatles Saturday 3 June The Dame Shirley Bassey Story Saturday 10 June Seriously Dead Sunday 2 July Patsy Cline and Friends Friday 14 July Jongleurs Comedy Night Saturday 15 July Barry Cryer & Colin Sell - Strictly Come Joking Saturday 22 July One Night of Elvis Friday 28 July The Searchers Saturday 5 August The Grumbleweeds Friday 11 August A New Flame - Tribute to Simply Red Sunday 20 August The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival Saturday 9 September The Stones Sunday 20 August 10am - 4pm Saturday 30 September The Bay City Rollers 01253 887693 marinehall.co.uk Saturday 7 October Jive Talkin’ Free entry Friday 13 October Jongleurs Comedy Night Saturday 21 October Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan, Jay Aston Formerly of Bucks Fizz Sunday 19 November Marine Hall Christmas Market Thurs 7 – Sun 10 Dec Panto - Beauty and the Beast Thursday 14 December The Dreamboys

Saturday 4 March The Hut People Tue 4 - Sat 8 April Songs from the Shows Sunday 9 April Easter Bunny’s Eggs-ellent Adventure Saturday 13 May Into the Shadows Saturday 27 May Spiders on Mars – A Tribute to David Bowie Sunday 8 October The Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly Show Friday 20 October The Temperance Seven Sunday 26 November The Santa Show

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Getting here By Train – Poulton railway station is on the main Blackpool North line. Buses can be caught from here all over the 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.

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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