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Fleetwood Beach

Lancashire, England


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Fleetwood Beach, located in Lancashire, is a charming seaside destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and family-friendly attractions. .

Fleetwood Beach, also known as Marine Beach, is situated at the top end of the Fylde coastline, facing north into Morecambe Bay. The beach is primarily sandy with a small amount of shingle and has a gently sloping profile with a slight drop-off to the water at high tide. At low tide, vast expanses of sand are revealed, making it a popular spot for cockle pickers.

Fleetwood Beach is located in the coastal town of Fleetwood, in the northwestern corner of the Fylde coast in Lancashire. The beach extends around the area from Larkholme Grasslands, with the main seafront area situated by Marine Hall, near the mouth of the River Wyr.

The seafront area has recently been renovated and offers stunning views across to Morecambe Bay. The area is family-friendly, with plenty of attractions and seafront shops. The Marine Gardens Outdoor Playground and leisure centre with a splash pool provide entertainment for children, while the impressive 1930s Art Deco Domed seafront theatre, Marine Hall, hosts a wide range of theatre and performing arts events. Other attractions include a boating lake, where model boats can be watched in action, and the Fleetwood Golf Club, which can be accessed via the coastal path.

Visitors can also explore the Rossall Point Watch Tower, which offers spectacular views and interesting local information. The tower is definitely worth a visit for those walking the coastal path.

Historically, Fleetwood was a fishing port, and it still maintains its maritime connections as a terminal for ferries to Larne.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 26mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 84%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 24mph

The tide at Fleetwood Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:44 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:29 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry Service (0.3 miles)
Leighton Hall (0.4 miles)
The Promenade, Fleetwood (0.6 miles)
Glazey Days creative cafe (0.7 miles)
Fleetwood Market (0.7 miles)
Fleetwood Museum (0.7 miles)
Freeport Fleetwood (0.8 miles)
Farmer Parrs Animal World (2 miles)
Vue Cinema (3.3 miles)
Cleveleys Front (3.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Fleetwood

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SD329483

Coordinates: 53°55'37"N 3°1'23"W

Mapcode: GBR 7RB0.8Z

What 3 Words: rabble.blurs.invested

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Lancashire

Country: England

Local Authority: Wyre

Parish: Fleetwood

Nearest postcode: FY7 6QD

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