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St Annes South Beach is a sandy beach with a Victorian pier that stretches into the Irish Sea. The beach is backed by 'Pleasure Island', a large grassy area featuring attractive gardens, a boating lake, and Lytham's iconic green windmill. The pier, which dates back to 1885, measures around 600 ft (180 m) in length and was originally intended to attract a more affluent visitor than Blackpool's working-class day-trippers.
The beach itself is a huge expanse of golden sand, perfect for running around on and building sandcastles. At low tide, up to one kilometre of sand is exposed, making it an ideal spot for a paddle. However, there are no lifeguards on duty, and swimming is not recommended towards the Ribble Estuary. The tides can come in quickly, so it's essential to check the tide times before heading out for a swim or a walk along the shore.
As you head southwards, the beach becomes a haven for wildlife, with sand dunes attracting huge numbers of wildfowl and waders. The nearby Fairhaven Lake is home to an RSPB Discovery Centre, providing plenty of information about the local wildlife.
The beach offers a range of facilities and activities, including amusement arcades, a kids' paddling pool, and colourful beach huts. Visitors can also enjoy watersports like paddleboarding and kayaking, or take a leisurely stroll along the promenade lined with gardens and charming features. There are plenty of cafes and ice cream stands around, making it easy to grab a treat while enjoying the stunning views of the beach.
St Annes Beach is partially dog-friendly, but there are some restrictions to keep in mind. From Good Friday until September 30 each year, dogs are not allowed on the main bathing beach, which is the area located between the lifeboat station and the northern end of the North Promenade car park. However, outside of this designated zone, dogs can freely roam along the expansive stretches of beach towards Squires Gate and Lytham Quays.
The pier at St Annes dates back to 1885 and features lovely Victorian architecture. Although a considerable section has been destroyed, the now separate landing jetty remains to give an idea of the pier's original length.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 84% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 23mph | |
The tide at St Annes South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:23 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:13 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
Pay car parks and roadside parking available.
Dogs not allowed on the stretch between the old pier and the cinema, May 1st to September 30th.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
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Island Cinemas (0.2 miles)
St. Annes Beach Huts (0.6 miles)
The Big One (3.3 miles)
Ken Webster Hypnotist Show (3.3 miles)
Pasaje Del Terror (3.3 miles)
The Evolution Of Magic (3.4 miles)
Adrenalin Zone (3.4 miles)
Escape Blackpool (3.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road or 41 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles south as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 42 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 55 miles by road or 43 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 55 miles by road or 43 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
Location: Lytham St Anne's
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD317282
Coordinates: 53°44'45"N 3°2'11"W
Mapcode: GBR 7T73.DW
What 3 Words: blacken.mango.liquids
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: Fylde
Parish: Saint Anne's on the Sea
Nearest postcode: FY8 1SJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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