Beach Type

Sand/Shingle/Pebble

Facilities

Plenty of shops
Cafes and hotels along the sea front

Activities

There is a golf course nearby
Amusement arcades and bingo halls
And a funfair for children

Nature and Wildlife

There is a coastal path and promenade.

Parking

There is a charge for most parking and during busy periods the nearest parking may be a short walk from the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Litter bins are provided on the promenade.

Location

Nearest town: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Latitude/Longitude: 53.8775, -3.04663
Postcode: FY5 1BZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

North of Blackpool along the coast road

Public Transport

Connected to Blackpool by tram. Blackpool has a train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Layton (Lancs) (Approx. 3 miles away)
Poulton-le-Fylde (Approx. 3 miles away)
Blackpool North (Approx. 4 miles away)
Blackpool South (Approx. 5 miles away)
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

CLEVELEYS TIC Victoria Square. Thornton Cleveleys. Lancashire. FY5 1AU Tel: +44 (0) 1253 853378

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Blackpool