Fleetwood Marina

Marina information

Located on the River Wyre, Fleetwood Marina is approached along the well lit buoyed river channel.Take caution to merchant shipping activity in the vicinity of the river berths where vessels swing on arrival and departure.A revolving yellow light is displayed about 18m above the quay level to indicate that a large vessel is using the ro-ro berth.
The marina affords good shelter in an enclosed dock that offers 300-fully serviced berths in what is historically a port well known for fishing.The Wyre Dock dating to 1835 now accommodates the marina pontoons installed in 1989. The marina village at Merchants Quay was built in 1994 and this was further complemented by the opening of a retail and leisure park in 1995. Fleetwood Harbour Village Marina is on the door step of the extensive and beautiful surroundings of Morecambe Bay.

Visit Fleetwood

This traditional bustling seaside resort town on the north-west coast of England developed as a port in 1835 when Sir Peter Hesketh- Fleetwood obtained approval for improving the harbour. Under an act of parliament the railway from Preston to Fleetwood was built to serve the harbour. Take a tram for a trip into the town and enjoy this haven for shoppers, with its traditional market, busy streets and the discounted shopping village at Freeport.
You can have fun on the pier or walk along the front to the Marine Gardens or from the esplanade watch Fleetwood's nautical history mirrored to the present day with daily shipping movements which can be monitored at very close quarters. The river channel of the Wyre passes opposite the seafront road. The esplanade also boasts its own distinctive and unique electric trams that go to and fro.
Further south is Blackpool with its beach and all its attractions and activities for all ages.A seamless wall of amusement arcades and places to eat are located on the 'Golden Mile', the stretch of road between the unmistakable landmark of Blackpool Tower in the north to the Pleasure Beach in the south

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Fleetwood TIC North Albert Street, Tel: (01253) 887441
www.wyre-tourism.co.uk
The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Tel: 01253 773953
Wyre Tourism Association, Tel: (01253) 887439

Activity and Leisure

Fleetwood Leisure Centre, Anchorage Rd, Tel: (01253) 877377

Walking:
take a stroll along the promenade and the Marine Gardens with views of the River Wyre and northerly views towards Heysham and Morecambe Bay

Golfing:
Fleetwood ; Knott End; Blackpool (North Shore); Blackpool (Park); De Vere Herons' Reach, Blackpool

Parks/Facilities for children:
A play area in the Freeport shopping village complex that is parallel to the marina dock. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Tel: 0870 4445566
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Farmer Parrs Animal World, Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane, Tel: (01253) 874389
Out'n'About, Poulton-le-Fylde, 01253 892445

Beaches:
The famous beach along Blackpool's promenade

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Fleetwood Museum, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood, Tel: (01253) 876621
www.grinupnorth.net
Jacinta Heritage Trawler, 11 Eaton way, Poulton-le-Fylde, Tel: (01253) 885642

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Marsh Mill Craft Village,Thornton, Cleveleys, Tel: (01253) 860765;
Cobble Hey Gardens Cobble Hey Farm (off Hobbs Lane)

Culture & Entertainment:
The Marina Hall,The Esplanade, Tel: (01253) 770547
www.marinehall.co.uk;The Grand Theatre 33 Church St, Blackpool, Tel: (01253) 290190

Events & Festivals:
May - Wyre's Festival of the Sea, Tel: (01253) 773953
June - Fish & Ships Maritime Heritage Weekend; Fleetwood Harbour Yacht Club Regatta;Trawler
Sail Past;Wreck Trek
July - Fleetwood Carnival; Fleetwood Transport Festival
Aug/Sept - Summer Shows at Marine Hall; Fylde Folk Festival Fleetwood Music & Arts Festival

Address

Fleetwood Marina
Wyre Dock
FY7 6PP, Fleetwood
T • (01253) 872323
F • (01253) 777549
fleetwood@abports.co.uk