Fleetwood
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The thriving
seaside resort and busy seaport of Fleetwood plays host
to some of Wyre's liveliest attractions and events. Home
to the famous Fisherman's Friend lozenge and where
visitors can send boxed kippers home by post.
The town's
main fishing industry may have gone but visitors can
still enjoy the sight of the sea, watching the assortment
of ships and leisure craft that sail past the harbour daily. Enjoy the maritime history of Fleetwood by visiting
the town museum where interesting exhibits tell the story
of the town and its seaport or take a guided tour of the
"Jacinta", Fleetwood's heritage trawler.
On the
Promenade live entertainment for all ages can be found at
the Marine Hall. This superb complex also boasts a
restaurant cafe and bar. The surrounding Marine Gardens
are ideal for visitors to enjoy bowling, pitch and putt
or just relax in the delightful gardens.
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Cross the road and step
into the Mount-Grounds, with its unusual clock tower where
superb views of the Lake District and Morecambe Bay can
be sought.
Stand inside
the clock as the wheels whizz round and the bells chime!
The Mount also houses an historic exhibition by the
Fleetwood Civic Society and an interesting craft centre.
Further along the promenade there's fun for all at the
lively Pier with prize bingo, amusements, a restaurant
and family bar. |
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Excellent sports
and leisure opportunities are available in the town. Facilities
and activities include a sports and swim centre windsurfing,
boating lake excellent golf courses and bowling. The Wyre Way is a
16 mile walk from Fleetwood to Knott End and provides an
excellent opportunity to explore the history and wildlife of the
Wyre Estuary. For a more relaxing pastime take the little ferry
over to Knott End and explore the town's market and the peaceful
area known locally as 'Over Wyre'.
Fleetwood is also
famous as the last town in England to be served by trams which
ran down the main street, Lord Street. This, of course, was
before the re-introduction of urban light railways in cities like
Manchester. The tramway runs from the southern boundary of
Blackpool, Starr Gate, to the ferry terminal in Fleetwood,
formerly the site of a British Railways station and still, in
summer the ferry wharf for ships to the Isle Of Man This tramway
was the first in Great Britain to be electrified in 1885.
Fleetwood is a shoppers delight. The new Freeport Village is a
major leisure development selling goods at hugely discounted
prices, along with attractions such as an American Car Museum,
Butterfly World and adventure playground. All this is set beside
the beautiful yacht marina, where regattas are held throughout
the year.
Just a short walk finds you at Fleetwood's famous
market with over 250 stalls both indoor and out, selling bargains
galore and all just a couple of minutes from the town centre
shops, restaurants and cafes.
Enjoyable events are held throughout
the year including the Wyre Bowling Festival, Fylde Folk Festival
and Tram Sunday - tram and transport extravaganza. For seaside
fun, a shopping experience great holidays and days out - there s
always something fresh at Fleetwood.