Places to visit - Less than 15 mins away


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.