Still popular today, this now small market town was once the commercial hub of the Fylde Coast. Poulton le Fylde Lancashire is still well worth a visit – so much so we’ve made a whole separate website about it!
Visit Poulton le Fylde
As we said, we think Poulton le Fylde is well worth a look – that’s why we made a full website all about it! Why don’t you head off next to visitPoulton-le-Fylde.info – it’s part of the Visit Fylde Coast family. There you can find out…
- About the town as it is today – explore the streets of Poulton le Fylde Lancashire, parks, attractions and much, much more.
- Loads of interesting things from its past – about buildings, places and people who make the town what it is!
- Things to do and see
- All about the many events that take place each year
- And much, much more!
Poulton le Fylde Lancashire, UK
Lancashire is a ceremonial county in North West England with Cumbria in the north, North and West Yorkshire in the east, Greater Manchester and Merseyside in the south, and the Irish Sea to the west. Poulton-le-Fylde is a few miles outside Blackpool and near to the coast at Fleetwood and Cleveleys. On the peninsula of land created by the Rivers Wyre and Ribble it’s not far across land to Lytham St Annes. Here it is, at the pin on the map of the UK.
It’s a great place to visit and ideal for an afternoon out. It’s bang in the middle of the country with great access from the north, south and central areas of the UK. Stop by when you’re in the area – it’s worth a visit when you’re on holiday locally. It’s also a great place for a night out with an active night life and plenty of pubs and bars.
Look Around Poulton le Fylde Lancashire
Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, is the administrative centre of the Borough of Wyre. Wyre Council has its headquarters here, at Breck Road, close to the A585 at the River Wyre junction. It’s outlined in red on the next Google map –
You can see how close it is to the coast – and it’s sited at the side of the main A585 road from the M55 motorway. The town of Poulton is reasonably urban – but it’s very close to some beautiful countryside, the River Wyre and the quaint charm of Skippool.
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Shopping and Things to Do
Most of the shops in Poulton town centre are in the streets surrounding the market square. There’s a one-way system which loops around this central hub and various car parks are sited just off it. Ball Street, Vicarage Road, Breck Road and Tithebarn Street, along with Queensway/Square, Higher Green and Hardhorn Road are the main town centre roads.
As with most Fylde Coast towns there’s a mixture of national names and plenty of independents. Booth’s Supermarket is the largest store at the indoor Teanlowe Centre. In surrounding streets there’s Peacocks an Aldi, Home Bargains and a large Post Office. There are independent food stores in Poulton, take aways and a great bakery or two. Along with jewellers, clothes stores and gifts there’s also charity shops.
Monday is Poulton Market Day and it’s a good market with a wide variety of outdoor stalls. It’s open throughout the year and popular with day-visitors. St Chad’s Church is also well worth a visit. Stop by for a moment of quiet reflection in the beautiful church. The grounds offer plenty of benches for a minutes rest – and in Spring the crocus are a tourist attraction in their own right.
An Amazing Community!
It’s a welcoming town with a close-knit community. Community groups champion local heritage, organise events and fill the town with flowers throughout the year. There are many local groups for residents to choose from and a vibrant calendar of activities.
The people of Poulton le Fylde Lancashire support their town in all kinds of ways. They organise a number of big events throughout the year including Poulton Gala and the popular Christmas Festival. They also install the Christmas Lights and green up the town with In Bloom in summer.
A Changing View from Town to Country
The western edge of Poulton-le-Fylde is quite urban. Sprawling settlements, villages and popular residential areas share a boundary with the eastern side of Blackpool. But the eastern facing side of the town is surprisingly rural, with some beautiful countryside to explore.
Towards the north of Poulton is Skippool – the original port of the area. Although it feels like it should be in Thornton it’s actually in Poulton. It’s also the reason for the original growth of the market town hundreds of years ago. Hard to believe that it was once a bigger port than Liverpool.
Poulton itself straddles the A585 for a short distance to the banks of the River Wyre and follows this main route to Garstang Road and Poulton Industrial Estate. Beyond the huge industrial sheds and many varied businesses are the green fields of the Singleton area. The green and rural aspect follows the south-western corner of the towns boundary around Hardhorn to Normoss.
Poulton le Fylde Lancashire – full of History and Heritage
The origins of Poulton le Fylde Lancashire date back hundreds of years to the monasteries and beginnings of trade. It’s a fascinating story, how the town grew as a major administrative centre – and all because of what now looks like a muddy creek!
We’ve covered a lot of it in the history pages of our Visit Poulton-le-Fylde website – and in Mr Nick Moore’s History of Blackpool and the Surrounding Area.
Why should you visit Poulton le Fylde Lancashire?
We think Poulton le Fylde Lancashire is well worth a look – here’s why we think you should pay it a visit –
- It’s a pretty market town with a beautiful church and grounds at its heart
- It’s near to Blackpool and its quieter neighbours Cleveleys and Fleetwood, so you can enjoy a full day out
- It’s known locally for a great night out with plenty of pubs and bars
- There’s loads of accommodation for all tastes – check out Airbnb and Booking.com
- It’s a friendly and welcoming town with a warm community feel
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