Councils in Poulton-le-Fylde
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Visit the borough of Wyre, in the heart of North Lancashire and enjoy the tranquility of unspoiled countryside with pleasant waterways, ancient churches, historic markets and cosy country inns OR the fun of traditional seaside resorts with Edwardian pier, exciting amusements, sandy beaches and a variety of shows and seaside entertainment. The choice is yours.
At the traditional seaside resort and busy harbour town of Fleetwood, enjoy family fun and great days out all year round with Fleetwood’s traditional market, beautiful marina brimming with yachts and Freeport discounted shopping outlet. Visit Farmer Parr’s Animal World and the Flyde Country Life Museum, or Fleetwood's own Museum housed in the old customs house designed by Decimus Burton.
Just a short tram ride north along the coast from Blackpool lies the popular seaside resort of Thornton Cleveleys, one of Wyre’s busiest shopping centres, with an enviable range of high street stores. At Thornton, visit 18th century Marsh Mill and take a tour to the top of Europe's tallest working windmill.
Poulton Le Fylde with its cobbled streets, marketplace, medieval stocks and historic church attracts visitors year after year. This town is renowned for cosmopolitan evenings out, with a great assortment of cafés, restaurants and night life.
Wyre's countryside has a myriad of scenic villages; dotted with whitewashed cottages, country craft stores, farm B&Bs and open gardens, such as Cobble Hey. Each has its own character, history and charm – make sure you stop by the Barn or the Priory in Scorton for a cream tea with oven-warm home made scones to die for!
Visit Garstang, a medieval town with traditional outdoor market every Thursday and a good selection of fine speciality shops. Garstang is also the gateway to some of the finest walking pathways that follow the River Wyre and the Lancaster Canal leading deep into the Forest of Bowland (AONB), plus great cycling routes and other, more strenuous rural pursuits.
Whatever your preferences, you are sure to find Wyre a real discovery.
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