Welcome to Fleetwood...
Fleetwood is located in North West Lancashire, at the mouth of the River Wyre, on the southern shore of Morecambe Bay, the second largest bay in the United Kingdom. The town was founded in the early 1830s by Sir Peter Hesketh, and designed in part by the Victorian architect, Decimus Burton. The old part of Fleetwood is centred around the Mount, the last in a line of sand hills, with the streets radiating outwards, reminiscent of a spider's web.
The town has experienced many ups and downs throughout its existence, especially devastating has been the grievous loss of most of its fishing fleet following the Icelandic Cod Wars in the 1970s and the cutbacks in fishing quotas during the 1980s and 1990s.
Fleetwood is always a great choice of destination for family fun. Small children will enjoy making sandcastles on the beach, whilst older children will enjoy doing what they do best - shopping.
Fleetwood has undergone a massive regeneration over the last few years with a beautiful promenade, traditional market - a popular spot to shop and Freeport, with a great selection of well known brand named shops offering substantial discounts, Lord Street too is packed with a great collection of shops and stores.
At Fleetwood the River Wyre sweeps majestically out into the Irish sea, standing proudly facing the port and overlooking the Lower Lighthouse and Fleetwood Pier.
The Marine Hall, our resplendent 1930s architectural gem sits handsomely on the seafront, surrounded by lush gardens, bowling greens, pitch and putt and play areas.
Fleetwood has a wide choice of guest house and self catering accommodation as well as the larger Esplanade hotels, and can promise a traditional holiday with a smile and a history as long as your arm.
The coastline of Wyre is rich and varied all the year round and will grace you with its mix of the traditional and the contemporary. So roll up your trouser legs and get sand between your toes to enjoy the place where land and sea meet.