St. Annes - North Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire
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
ToiletsPlenty of shops cafes
Pubs and restaurants
Activities
There is a museumAn amusement park and a golf course next to the beach
Nature and Wildlife
There is a long promenade and an area of dunes to the north which is a designated nature reserve.Parking
Pay car parks and roadside parking available. there are disabled spaces.Water Quality
FailLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs are banned on this beach.Location
Nearest town: BlackpoolCounty: Lancashire
Latitude/Longitude: 53.766, -3.05599
Postcode: FY8 2RN
(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
Squires Gate (About a mile away)St Annes-on-Sea (About a mile and a half away)
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (About a mile and a half away)
Blackpool South (Approx. 2 miles away)
Ansdell & Fairhaven (Approx. 3 miles away)