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Blackpool
As if Blackpool's leisure attractions
were not enough to capture the imagination and
enjoyment of the millions of visitors we receive
- the beaches, Tower, Winter Gardens, Pleasure
Beach, Piers, Arcades, Golden Mile, Sandcastle,
Zoo, Stanley Park and of course the world famous
Illuminations, Blackpool Town Centre offers so
much more for people of all ages and interests.
Reflecting the dynamic history of the town, Blackpool
continues to change and develop.
Conventional streets are turning into attractive
pedestrianised areas, displaying an abundance
of colour and European ambience, heightened by
street cafes, floral displays and street events.
For shopping, the town centre continues to attract
more national and independent retailers, joining
the numerous stores and wide range of national
names and local businesses already there, with
the Hounds Hill Shopping Centre providing a spacious
and attractive shopping mall in the heart of the
town centre.
Lytham
Known as Leafy Lytham. A good description
but it doesn't tell the whole story. Lytham is
an
experience with many aspects. Heritage, friendly-ness,
quality specialist shopping, dining out all contribute
to this vibrant community. Lytham's heritage is
evident in its landmark windmill, featuring a
registered museum depicting the town's bygone
age and the annual Club
Day with a colorful procession and crowning of
the Rose Queen.
St Annes
A traditional seaside resort that is re-inventing
itself for the 21st century. Although keeping
the outward appearance of a Victorian seaside
town St Annes-on-Sea now caters for young families
and discerning visitors wanting a more sedate
break than offered by its neighbour, Blackpool.
Little Eccleston is on the outskirts of the Borough
and the Cartford Toll Bridge provides the northerly
exit from the Paris hover the River Wyre. There
are often sightings of wildlife and a variety
of seabirds around this area. The Cartford Hotel
is renowned for its real ale and has its own brewery.
Wrea Green is a picturesque village near Kirkham
and is noted for its impressive village green
and duck pond. Wrea Green has, once again, been
voted Lancashire's Best Kept Village.
Newton with Scales is a small village although
it offers two public houses each catering for
families. Thistleton is an agricultural area and
was a township held and retained by the
B-utlers of Fylde until theearly 17th century.
The largest residence in the Parish was Thistleton
Lodge built in 1907 by the Miller family, owners
of much of Thistleton.
Westby with Plumpton is a large agricultural area
in the west of the rural district and is divided
into six hamlets of Westby, Great and Little Plumpton,
Ballam, Moss Side and Peel.
Clifton with Salwick are two villages off the
main A583 and were formed from the old Clifton
Estate. An old windmill has been converted into
a public house and pleasant walks can be enjoyed
by the Clifton and Salwick Canal.
Staining is a family village. The village pub
is 'The Plough' emphasising Staining's agricultural
roots. The Fylde's windmill heritage is evident
yet again with a particularly fine example.
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