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

Sand

Facilities

Plenty of shops
Cafes
Kiosks
Pubs and restaurants
Public toilets
Deckchair hire
A slipway
Disabled access and a first aid service

Activities

Pedallos and paddleboats are available for hire
The RNLI Lifeboat House and entertainment complex provides attractions for all weather

Nature and Wildlife

There is a long promenade

Parking

Pay car parks and roadside parking available. there are disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Fail

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs arebanned on this beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Blackpool
County: 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)

Tourist Information

Blackpool TIC. 1 Clifton Street. Lancashire 01253 621623

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Blackpool

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