Fleetwood is a historic fishing port which, as a destination, offers the best of both worlds – a regenerated market town open for business and a quintessential Victorian seaside resort with a promenade, art deco theatre, traditional shops and award-winning fish and chips.
Home to three iconic lighthouses and the birthplace of the Fisherman’s Friend, Fleetwood is a unique place with plenty of character, good people, and potential for good times. Here are our top five things to do when you get here.
Things to do
Fleetwood Beach
The town’s pride and joy, this beach has everything – wide expanses of clean sand and stunning views of Morcombe Bay and the Lake District in the distance.
It’s a real gem on the long British coastline. Child and dog friendly, it offers a great beach destination in the North of England.
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Eateries at Poulton-Le-Fylde
Poulton-Le-Fylde, just a 10 minutes’ drive away, offers an array of eateries.
Including Mexican, Spanish, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Steak Houses and a bustling nightlife.
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Fleetwood Museum
Fleetwood has a unique maritime heritage and strong connections to the sea.
The Fleetwood Museum tells the town’s fascinating story in its oldest building.
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Fleetwood Market
Time will fly in this traditional indoor market as you discover all kinds of treasures.
With over 200 stalls, it has everything you need – and everything you don’t know you need!
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Marine Hall
This stunning art-deco building provides the Wyre area with all its live entertainment.
Whether or not there’s a performance on or, it’s worth talking a tour around this unusual piece of 20th century architecture.
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Garstang and the Forest of Bowland
A little further afield but well within reach are the bright lights of Blackpool and the Area of Outstanding natural beauty – Garstang and the Forest of Bowland.
It’s also a golfer’s paradise, with golf courses to the east and west of Fleetwood.
Marina team’s insider tips
Our marina team know Fleetwood and the surrounding areas like the back of their hands. Here are our top tips for finding the best this popular seaside destination has on offer:
Best place to get a coffee and snack: ‘Katie’s’ on Affinity
Best bakery: ‘Scottish Bakery’ Lord Street
Best place to go for a pint: ‘The North Euston Hotel’ Promenade
Best place to go for a roast: ‘The Three Lights’ Entrance to the Marina
Best place to find authentic local produce ‘Dewlay Cheesemakers’ Garstang & ‘Honeywells Farmshop’ Preston Lancashire
Best place for a cooked breakfast: ‘The Tractor Shed Bistro’ located a Farmer Parrs’ Fleetwood
Best fish restaurant ‘The Trafalgar Restaurant’ Fleetwood
Best fish and chips: ‘The Dolphin Chip Shop’ & ‘Chatties Chip Shop’ Fleetwood
Best place for local art: ‘Glasform’ Poulton-le-Fylde
Best place for wellbeing: ‘Fleetwood Library’ Yoga classes, Friendship Groups, Art Sessions, Knitting & Spanish classes
Best place for that special meal: ‘Twelve’ Marsh Mill Thornton Michelin Bib Gourmand & 2AA rosette restaurant
Best place for Live Music: ‘Winter Gardens’ Blackpool
Best outdoor Live Music Event: ‘Lytham Festival’
Best shopping centre: Affinity Shopping Centre
Best things to do with the kids
Fleetwood, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast are great places for children – there’s so much to see and do, they’ll never get bored. Here are some of the most popular places for keeping the kids entertained, rain or shine.
‘Farmer Parrs’ Lovely Bistro is part of the wonderful Farmer Parrs Animal World, a magical petting zoo and family attraction. You’ll find plenty to do after your meal, including indoor and outdoor play areas, The Fylde Country Life Museum, and of course, lots of farm animals to get up close and personal with.
‘Glazey Days’ for children and adults, this is an amazing place for crafting in clay, this is a must do!
‘Fleetwood Boating Lake’ plenty of ice cream kiosks along the promenade, selling crabbing kits for children
‘The Vue Cinema’ Cleveleys
‘The Pleasure Beach’ Blackpool
‘The Flower Bowl’ Indoor crazy golf, Cinema, Curling & Bowling