It’s an amazing place, with something for everyone. Have a look at our list of things to do on the Fylde Coast. We’ve got stuff for families, things to do for FREE, for theatre goers, thrill seekers, shoppers – and more! Can you think of any more to include?
Everybody knows Blackpool, right in the middle of the Fylde Coast. Have you been to St Annes and Lytham in the south, and the rest of the borough of Fylde? Or head north to the quieter seaside towns of Cleveleys and Fleetwood. Just a little inland is the pretty market town of Poulton.
Things to do on the Fylde Coast
It’s fair to say that there’s something for everyone here on the Fylde Coast, whatever your taste or preferences.
It’s also the seaside that never really closes! Unlike most other resorts, the Fylde Coast doesn’t really go completely ‘out of season’. It’s quieter in the depths of winter (which is only really January and some of February) and a few of the big attractions are closed, especially mid week. But on a sunny winter day you can still have a great day out!
Our Things to do list can be enjoyed for most of the year. Don’t forget to look at the Events Calendar. Plus, explore all of the different Visit Fylde Coast websites – there are literally thousands of pages to look at!
Hundreds of Things to do on the Fylde Coast
This list of inspiration is in alphabetical order. Can you think of any others? How many different items do you think we could get to?
Expecting this list of things to do on the Fylde Coast to get enormous, we’ve missed off the adjectives and descriptions and stuck to the name of the thing, place or activity. We’re sure you’ll understand!
Things to Do During Coronavirus
Of course throughout 2020/21 coronavirus was a huge problem in the UK and worldwide. Who knows what might happen next.
First written as a list of safer things to do during a pandemic, this is also a good list for anyone whose immunity is compromised. Or if you’re wanting to get out of the house and have some fresh air, but avoid enclosed spaces and people as much as possible. With a prevailing westerly wind and acres of open space, the seafront is a great place to do that!
Things to Do on Rainy Days
It’s the Great British Seaside, so there’s sure to be some rainy days when you’re looking for things to do.
But not to worry, you’re sure to find something to do in the rain here on the Fylde Coast. Look at our list to sort out rainy day activities for kids and things to do in the rain for adults. There’s plenty of choice.
Don’t forget that you can always enjoy everything on the list come rain or shine! All you need to do is wear the right clothes. If you’re really lucky you might even see a rainbow – or two…
Things to Do with the Kids
Of course we’d have to mention that thing that all parents and grandparents are always on the lookout for – days out with the kids!
There’s plenty of child-friendly activities and places to go on this list!
Our A-Z of Thing to Do on the Fylde Coast…
Just follow the links to find out much more about each of our ideas!
A-D of Things to do
- Abingdon Street Market
- Affinity Lancashire (the new name for Freeport Fleetwood)
- Amusements
- Art Trails
- Beaches
- Beach clean up
- Beach huts
- Ballroom at The Blackpool Tower
- Blackpool Tower Circus
- Blackpool Tower Eye
- Candy Floss
- Casino
- Central Pier
- Cleveleys weekly market
- Crazy Golf – relive your childhood with this vintage course!
- Cinema
- Comedy Carpet
- Coral Island
- Crabbing – Fleetwood boating lake is a good place for it or Fairhaven Lake at Lytham St Annes
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Deck chairs! Now back at Blackpool…
- Dino Golf
- Donkey rides
- Drinking!
- Dungeon – at the Blackpool Tower
The E to G of Things to Do
- Eating
- Escape room
- Events – check out the calendar to find out what’s on today
- Fairhaven Lake – between Lytham and St Annes
- Farmer Parr’s at Fleetwood
- Fifth Floor at The Blackpool Tower – the family entertainment venue
- Fish and Chips
- Fleetwood Ferry to Knott End
- Fleetwood Market
- Take a look at Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park – on the banks of the River Wyre.
- Fleetwood Museum
- Football – Blackpool FC and Fleetwood Town or local leagues
- Funny Girls
- Garden Centres
- Golf
- Grand Theatre
- Grundy Art Gallery
The H to M of Things to Do
- Heritage Tram Ride
- Holiday – stay overnight or longer – there’s lots to see and do!
- Houndshill Shopping Centre
- Huey Helicopter ride
- Ice Cream
- Illuminated Heritage Tram Ride
- Illuminations
- Isle of Man – have you seen it at sunset?
- Knott End is just across the River Wyre. Catch the Ferry from Fleetwood.
- Lighthouses – Fleetwood is unique in that it has three
- Lowther Gardens, just off Lytham seafront
- Lowther Pavilion at Lytham
- Lytham Hall
- Madame Tussauds
- Marine Hall at Fleetwood
- Markets
- Model Village at Stanley Park
- Museums – there’s a few here on the Fylde Coast – ideal for rainy days!
- Music at Stanley Park at the weekend – it’s FREE
- Mythic Coast – visit the artwork trail on Cleveleys seafront
The N to S of things to do on the Fylde Coast
- North Pier
- Paddling
- Pantomime!
- Parks and Gardens
- Pleasure Beach
- Punch and Judy – although you’re only likely to spot him at special events
- Rugby
- Sandcastles on the beach
- Sandcastle Waterpark
- Look for sea glass on local beaches
- SEA LIFE Blackpool
- Seaside Rock – eat it and you can watch it being made
- Shopping in one of the local town centres
- Shows
- Skippool Creek is a fascinating place to visit. Once THE trading centre of the Fylde.
- Sit on the beach
- Slot machines
- South Pier
- Spitfire
- St Annes Pier – take a walk to the end and enjoy the views
- Stanley Park
- Sunbathe
- Sunsets
- Swimming – but be careful if you do it in the sea!
…and finally, the T to Z!
- Tableaus – at North Shore during the Illuminations
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Theatre
- Tower Eye – the attraction right at the top of the Blackpool Tower!
- Trampolines!
- Trams – new, sleek and smooth ones
- Viva
- Walk on the seafront
- Windmills – three to see, at Little Marton (which is in Blackpool), Thornton and Lytham.
- Winter Gardens
- Witch Wood – it’s in Lytham, but do you know how it got the name?
- Wrea Green is a small village in Fylde. Worth a visit if you like that kind of thing.
- Zoo! Every alphabetical list ends with a zoo. Ours is, of course, Blackpool.
Things to do for FREE
Holidays can be expensive times, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun. There are plenty of things to do with your family and friends that don’t cost a bomb – take a look at our other guide to things to do for free.
Can you think of any more Things to do on the Fylde Coast?
Leave a comment at the foot of the page and we’ll add your ideas to the list.
Would you like to see a particular business or activity appear on this list? Get in touch with your suggestions by emailing jane@theRabbitPatch.co.uk
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