St. Annes Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire
A sandy beach with a victorian pier in front of extensive tidal sands and backed by 'Pleasure Island'. Attractive gardens and a boating lake.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Plenty of shopsCafes
Kiosks
Pubs and restaurants
Public toilets
Deckchair hire
A slipway
Disabled access and a first aid service
Activities
Pedallos and paddleboats are available for hireThe RNLI Lifeboat House and entertainment complex provides attractions for all weather
Nature and Wildlife
There is a long promenadeParking
Pay car parks and roadside parking available. there are disabled spaces.Water Quality
FailLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs arebanned on this beach.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: BlackpoolCounty: Lancashire
Latitude/Longitude: 53.7464, -3.03427
Postcode: FY8 1SJ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Take the M55 then the B5261 and follow brown tourism signs for St Annes Pier.Public Transport
Bus services from preston and Blackpool stop 200 metres from the beach.Nearest Railway Stations
St Annes-on-Sea (Less than half a mile away)Ansdell & Fairhaven (Approx. 2 miles away)
Squires Gate (Approx. 2 miles away)
Lytham (Approx. 3 miles away)
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Approx. 3 miles away)