Elaine’s guidebook
Food scene
A very contemporary place with lots of cafes, restaurants and bars. Lovely walk along the front where you will also see the Windmill. Lovely shops, mainly independent rather than franchise.
30 minute drive
A lovely place to visit for lunch or a general day out.
https://www.visitlytham.info/
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Lytham
A very contemporary place with lots of cafes, restaurants and bars. Lovely walk along the front where you will also see the Windmill. Lovely shops, mainly independent rather than franchise.
30 minute drive
A lovely place to visit for lunch or a general day out.
https://www.visitlytham.info/
Garstang https://www.visitlancashire.com/explore/Garstang
A more traditional town with historical buildings. Pipers Restaurant is excellent for an evening meal, lunch or Sunday lunch. Cobblers is also very nice in the day or evening. Close to Trough of Bowland, Scorton and Beacon Fell.
20 minute drive
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Garstang
Garstang https://www.visitlancashire.com/explore/Garstang
A more traditional town with historical buildings. Pipers Restaurant is excellent for an evening meal, lunch or Sunday lunch. Cobblers is also very nice in the day or evening. Close to Trough of Bowland, Scorton and Beacon Fell.
20 minute drive
Walking distance from The Estuary and set round a lovely pond. Great to sit outside in the summer.
The Lakeside Bistro
Brickhouse LaneWalking distance from The Estuary and set round a lovely pond. Great to sit outside in the summer.
Local pub only 16 minutes walk from The Estuary. Good food. Dogs welcome.
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Shovels Inn
Local pub only 16 minutes walk from The Estuary. Good food. Dogs welcome.
Entertainment - Nightlife
Poulton-le-Fylde https://www.visitpoulton-le-fylde.co.uk/
Offers good nightlife with plenty of bars, restaurants and pubs. A few shops and several cafes.
Poulton is usually busy in the evening when it truly comes to life. There are lots of restaurants to choose from and I would recommend that you book, especially for Friday and Saturday nights.
10 minute drive and circa £12 in a taxi.
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Poulton-le-Fylde
Poulton-le-Fylde https://www.visitpoulton-le-fylde.co.uk/
Offers good nightlife with plenty of bars, restaurants and pubs. A few shops and several cafes.
Poulton is usually busy in the evening when it truly comes to life. There are lots of restaurants to choose from and I would recommend that you book, especially for Friday and Saturday nights.
10 minute drive and circa £12 in a taxi.
Blackpool https://www.visitblackpool.com/
Blackpool is only 20 minutes away and offers lots, and I mean lots, of things to do and see.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Tower
Sea Life Centre
Madam Tussauds
Amusement Arcades
Illuminations (seasonal)
Theatres
Shopping
Nightlife
Tram Rides
Shows
Ice Skating
Blackpool Zoo
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Blackpool
Blackpool https://www.visitblackpool.com/
Blackpool is only 20 minutes away and offers lots, and I mean lots, of things to do and see.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Tower
Sea Life Centre
Madam Tussauds
Amusement Arcades
Illuminations (seasonal)
Theatres
Shopping
Nightlife
Tram Rides
Shows
Ice Skating
Blackpool Zoo
Things To Do
Fun day for family or friends. Only a few minutes drive away from The Estuary. Learn archery.
Preesall indoor archery and air rifle centre
Little Tongues LaneFun day for family or friends. Only a few minutes drive away from The Estuary. Learn archery.
Great family day out, especially for younger children who love to see animals. Only 15 minutes drive from The Estuary
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Farmer Parrs Animal World
Rossall LaneGreat family day out, especially for younger children who love to see animals. Only 15 minutes drive from The Estuary
Large free park with boating lake where you can feed the ducks/swans or hire a boat. Swings and other play areas, cafe. Lovely place to visit. Approx 20 minutes drive
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Stanley Park
Walton LaneLarge free park with boating lake where you can feed the ducks/swans or hire a boat. Swings and other play areas, cafe. Lovely place to visit. Approx 20 minutes drive
Sea Life Blackpool
PromenadeGreat family day out.
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
89 PromenadeGreat day out for family or friends
If you are an amusement park lover, this is a great day out.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
525 Ocean BlvdIf you are an amusement park lover, this is a great day out.
Blackpool Tower
You can get a lift up the tower or visit the ballroom.
Usually on from August bank holiday until bonfire night. A visit to the illuminations is a must and if you fancy something to eat, there is plenty to choose from. Get on a tram to ride through the lights in style.
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Blackpool Illuminations
332 PromenadeUsually on from August bank holiday until bonfire night. A visit to the illuminations is a must and if you fancy something to eat, there is plenty to choose from. Get on a tram to ride through the lights in style.
A great day out. Check for opening times during winter. Located in the heart of Blackpool.
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Sandcastle Water Park
PromenadeA great day out. Check for opening times during winter. Located in the heart of Blackpool.
Flower Bowl https://theflowerbowl.uk/curling/
Part of the Barton Grange Garden Centre and located close to Garstang. The Flower Bowl offers an array of entertainment with curling, crazy golf, cinema, golf simulator, Jungle Boat Ride (close to canal). A great place to visit as a couple, with friends or family. Barton Grange Garden Centre is opposite and offers two restaurants and lots of shopping as well as plants.
Curling is great fun.
25 minute drive
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The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
Garstang RoadFlower Bowl https://theflowerbowl.uk/curling/
Part of the Barton Grange Garden Centre and located close to Garstang. The Flower Bowl offers an array of entertainment with curling, crazy golf, cinema, golf simulator, Jungle Boat Ride (close to canal). A great place to visit as a couple, with friends or family. Barton Grange Garden Centre is opposite and offers two restaurants and lots of shopping as well as plants.
Curling is great fun.
25 minute drive
Large garden centre, opposite The Flower Bowl entertainment complex. Offers more than just plants. Two restaurants. Award winning christmas displays. Close to Garstang.
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Barton Grange Garden Centre
Garstang RoadLarge garden centre, opposite The Flower Bowl entertainment complex. Offers more than just plants. Two restaurants. Award winning christmas displays. Close to Garstang.