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Arundel Castle, West Sussex

Arundel

in the county of West Sussex

Aldeburgh, Suffolk - October 2005

Aldeburgh

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk

A picture of Edgbaston

Edgbaston

in the county of West Midlands

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in the county of Lancashire

About Fleetwood

Fleetwood lies directly opposite Morecambe Bay at the mouth of the River Wyre. On a clear day there are views across the bay to the fells of the Lake District and inland to the beautiful Lune valley and the Pennines in the north.

This is noted as the first planned town of the Victorian era, in 1847 Queen Victoria visited the town on her way back from Scotland. In the early days of the railways Fleetwood was the northern terminus of the line from Euston, with connections via the sea to both Scotland and Ireland.

Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside. Despite much modern development visitors can still visit the jetties where the few Fleetwood trawlers left still offload their catch. This is also the place to hire a boat, or join in one of the many sea fishing trips under the watchful eye of an experienced skipper.

A bustling Harbour Village backs Fleetwood Marina, this covers a 75 acre site offering a residential development and a major retail outlet known as Freeport Shopping Village. Here you will find excellent shopping, pubs, cafe's and restaurants. The marina itself has berths for around 300 boats of various size and shops to supply everything necessary for sailing.

Fleetwood has three lighthouses, one is the first of its kind to be erected in Great Britain, the other two can be seen in the town. On the seafront there is a leisure centre offering activity sports, this is next door to the swimming pool. In the summer months an outdoor pool is open and there is a free paddling pool for children. Windsurfing is a popular activity, but for those in search of more gentle sport there is a small model yacht lake where local championships are held.

The nautical and seafaring history of Fleetwood can be explored in the town museum, this is well worth a visit for its galleries focusing on the people connected with past and present fishing, including boats and equipment. You can also experience a trip on a fishing boat and listen to the yarns of the town's old fisher-folk.

The Fylde Coast is very beautiful, this lovely seaside resort has plenty to offer visitors including pleasant gardens, golf, the Wyre estuary, and lovely golden sands.

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Cleveleys (127 Pictures) in the county of Lancashire

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S of Fleetwood)

Less bustling than its busy neighbour Blackpool, Cleveleys lies on the same 15 mile stretch of beautiful golden sands...

Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool (310 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire

(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction S of Fleetwood)

Blackpool, long famous for its vast illuminated Golden Mile, commenced its rise to fame way back in the Victorian Era when the famous seafront consisted of no more than a single row of houses...

Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire

Lytham St Anne's (86 Pictures) in the county of Lancashire

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction S of Fleetwood)

St. Anne's has a fine sandy beach backed by grassy sand dunes and a fascinating pier, first built in 1885 and subsequently rebuilt and remodelled...

Scorton Priory gateway, Scorton Village, Nr. Garstang, Lancashire.

Scorton (3 Pictures) in the county of Lancashire

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E of Fleetwood)

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife...

Morecambe fishing boats.

Morecambe (100 Pictures) in the county of Lancashire

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE of Fleetwood)

Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular views in England. Looking from the promenade the.....

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The Sealion Pool, Blackpool Zoo, taken August 2005

Blackpool Zoo (10 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction S)

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Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW)

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Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction NE)

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

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Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NE)

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Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NE)

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The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction N)

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(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SE)

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