In total contrast to its famous coastal cousin there’s barely any tourists whatsoever – with one reviewer calling it a “nice quiet beach” and another saying they were “amazed” at how there is “nothing there”
The dazzling allure of Blackpool’s bright lights is irresistible to many who adore its lively atmosphere and charming appeal. However, if you’re on the hunt for a more understated beach experience in the vicinity, then the coast in the nearby town of Fleetwood might just be the delightful discovery you’re after.
Despite being a mere seven miles from Blackpool, it’s worlds apart from the bustling beach at the renowned Lancashire resort. In stark contrast to its well-known coastal neighbour, you’ll find hardly any tourists at all… with one reviewer describing it as a “nice quiet beach” and another expressing their “amazement” at how there is “nothing there”.
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Fleetwood is a coastal gem within the Borough of Wyre, also in Lancashire, England, home to roughly 25,000 souls, reports the Express. The town saw significant expansion in the early 20th century, buoyed by the burgeoning fishing industry and passenger ferries sailing to the Isle of Man.
Today, Fleetwood boasts a rather splendid claim to fame – it’s the home of Lofthouse of Fleetwood, the company behind the globally exported lozenge Fisherman’s Friend, which stands as the town’s most prominent employer.
Fleetwood’s seafront is a triptych of experiences, as detailed by its tourism website visitfleetwood.info. The site delineates: “There’s the quiet, peaceful parts around the Rossall coastal defence scheme which opens up into dune systems, natural beaches and grasslands.
“Then the traditional seaside with ‘man-made’ features at The Esplanade and Marine Beach. That’s the boating lakes and ponds, gardens, pitch and putt, lighthouses and seafront shops. As the coast turns into the Wyre estuary, there’s the industrial area of the docks and finally, beyond the docks is the natural landscape of Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park.”
Enthusiastic fans have flocked to travel review platforms – Tripadvisor and Google included – where they eagerly share their beach day stories.
One reviewer remarked: “Nice quiet beach and promenade. Not a great deal to do but enough for a nice stroll and some fish and chips on way home.”
Another concurred about the sparse activities, noting: “Apart from a couple of cafes, there is literally nothing to do. We had a nice walk that was very peaceful. Just amazed at how there really is nothing there.”
And yet another beach-goer highlighted the differences between Fleetwood and nearby Blackpool: “I live in Blackpool and I always travel up to Fleetwood to go on their beach in the summer. More quiet and cleaner than Blackpool and it’s more natural.”
This fan added a hint for family fun: “You also have the boating nearby so you can take the kids crabbing as well as going to the little cafes dotted around the seafront.”
