Activities and Days Out
Offers riding lessons for all ages and all ability levels. Group and private lessons are available and they’re open 7 days a week 8am-late.
Thornton Equestrian Centre
Raikes RoadOffers riding lessons for all ages and all ability levels. Group and private lessons are available and they’re open 7 days a week 8am-late.
Provide expert tuition and shooting events for small parties and are conveniently located near Junction 3 off the M55 in Kirkham.
Blackpool Sporting Clays
Back LaneProvide expert tuition and shooting events for small parties and are conveniently located near Junction 3 off the M55 in Kirkham.
Located in Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde and houses a 6 lane indoor archery centre, 12 lane outdoor (covered) archery section and a 10 lane, 30 metre, indoor air rifle centre.
Preesall indoor archery and air rifle centre
Little Tongues LaneLocated in Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde and houses a 6 lane indoor archery centre, 12 lane outdoor (covered) archery section and a 10 lane, 30 metre, indoor air rifle centre.
The UK's 'first system 2.0 wakepark' where you can experience the adrenaline rush of wakeboarding across the 10 acre lake, surrounded by beautiful scenery. If you fancy something a little gentler, you can go kayaking, paddle boarding or open water swimming.
6 locals recommend
Blackpool Wake Park
The UK's 'first system 2.0 wakepark' where you can experience the adrenaline rush of wakeboarding across the 10 acre lake, surrounded by beautiful scenery. If you fancy something a little gentler, you can go kayaking, paddle boarding or open water swimming.
An AALA licensed water sports centre, offering canoeing and kayaking for visitors aged 8 years old and upwards.
Blackpool Sports Centre
West Park DriveAn AALA licensed water sports centre, offering canoeing and kayaking for visitors aged 8 years old and upwards.
Offers so much including animal shows, tractor rides, pony rides and grooming, farm tours, feeding and petting, museum, cafe and picnic area. It is located at the junction of Rossall Lane (B5409) and Fleetwood Road (B5268) in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
16 locals recommend
Farmer Parrs Animal World
Rossall LaneOffers so much including animal shows, tractor rides, pony rides and grooming, farm tours, feeding and petting, museum, cafe and picnic area. It is located at the junction of Rossall Lane (B5409) and Fleetwood Road (B5268) in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Well stocked lakes with carp, perch, bream, Golden Rudd, Roach and Skimmers. Now has a new cafe bar with a cosy fire, tweed sofas and a T.V.; serves hot and cold food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Pheasants Wood Fishery
Crow LaneWell stocked lakes with carp, perch, bream, Golden Rudd, Roach and Skimmers. Now has a new cafe bar with a cosy fire, tweed sofas and a T.V.; serves hot and cold food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Dining Out and Local Pubs
A friendly and cosy pub serving lunch and evening meals and has a large beer garden at the rear.
The Seven Stars
Hallgate LaA friendly and cosy pub serving lunch and evening meals and has a large beer garden at the rear.
In a beautiful location on the banks of the River Wyre. It has a pleasant outside eating and drinking area and a lovely restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Shard Riverside Inn
1 Old Bridge LnIn a beautiful location on the banks of the River Wyre. It has a pleasant outside eating and drinking area and a lovely restaurant.
The Tipsy Cow
24 Breck RoadLovely outside space and delicious food.
Boca Bar
6 Breck RdQuirky little bar serving devine cocktails.
Marvin’s
11-13 Breck RdCool tunes and a karaoke booth if the mood takes you!
Ideal for families though becomes more bustling at the weekends.
7 locals recommend
The Cube Cafe & Wine Bar
2 Breck RoadIdeal for families though becomes more bustling at the weekends.
Miller & Carter Poulton-Le-Fylde
Longhouse LaneGreat food and excellent service.
City/town information
One of the country’s best known seaside towns, Blackpool has an abundance of attractions and nightlife venues. Some of the highlights are:
The North Pier: arcade games and bars including the newly opened ‘The Gardens’ bar with outside seating.
Michael Wan’s Mandarin award winning Chinese restaurant and as recommended by the often hard to please Jay Rayner!
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor waterpark and has the world’s longest Indoor Roller Coaster waterslide.
The iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach has white-knuckle rides, Nickelodeon Land, adventure golf and plenty more to keep big and small kids entertained.
Madame Tussauds has it’s northern home in Blackpool and includes Dr Who and Marvel zones.
The Beach House Bistro Bar has great views of the ocean and beach and has music events on from Thursday through to Sunday.
Blackpool Tower offers panoramic views across the Irish sea and the Lancashire countryside, as far as the Lake District on a clear day.
Blackpool Zoo is a full day out, with an array of animal enclosures, children’s play area and the Lake View Café.
The Sea Life Centre at Blackpool has over 1,000 creatures from four continents, and you can even go snorkeling with sharks!
Tip: search online for multi-attractions tickets.
88 locals recommend
Blackpool
One of the country’s best known seaside towns, Blackpool has an abundance of attractions and nightlife venues. Some of the highlights are:
The North Pier: arcade games and bars including the newly opened ‘The Gardens’ bar with outside seating.
Michael Wan’s Mandarin award winning Chinese restaurant and as recommended by the often hard to please Jay Rayner!
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor waterpark and has the world’s longest Indoor Roller Coaster waterslide.
The iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach has white-knuckle rides, Nickelodeon Land, adventure golf and plenty more to keep big and small kids entertained.
Madame Tussauds has it’s northern home in Blackpool and includes Dr Who and Marvel zones.
The Beach House Bistro Bar has great views of the ocean and beach and has music events on from Thursday through to Sunday.
Blackpool Tower offers panoramic views across the Irish sea and the Lancashire countryside, as far as the Lake District on a clear day.
Blackpool Zoo is a full day out, with an array of animal enclosures, children’s play area and the Lake View Café.
The Sea Life Centre at Blackpool has over 1,000 creatures from four continents, and you can even go snorkeling with sharks!
Tip: search online for multi-attractions tickets.
Dining In
Our local butchers, the Hindquarter at Knott End-on-Sea, provide quality produce from local farms and can prepare breakfast and barbeque packs for collection or delivery.
The Hindquarter Butcher
1 Barton SquareOur local butchers, the Hindquarter at Knott End-on-Sea, provide quality produce from local farms and can prepare breakfast and barbeque packs for collection or delivery.
For something extra special, Booths premium food and drink retailer at Poulton-le-Fylde offers an online click and collect service
Booths, Poulton-le-Fylde
Blackpool Old RoadFor something extra special, Booths premium food and drink retailer at Poulton-le-Fylde offers an online click and collect service
The fabulous Lathams of Broughton prepare delicious afternoon teas and other delights that can be delivered straight to your door.
Lathams Of Broughton
161 Liverpool RoadThe fabulous Lathams of Broughton prepare delicious afternoon teas and other delights that can be delivered straight to your door.
Grocery Shops and Newsagents
The local corner shop, McColl's, sells cigarettes, newspapers, magazines, confectionery, cards, wines and spirits, and grocery staples.
McColl's
Hall Gate LaneThe local corner shop, McColl's, sells cigarettes, newspapers, magazines, confectionery, cards, wines and spirits, and grocery staples.
SPAR Hambleton
Shard LaneThere is a Spa shop with a bigger choice including a great selection of wines.
Co-op Food - Knott End
30-36 Lancaster RdA wider range of food including refrigerated and frozen produce.
Co-op Food - Preesall - Sandy Lane
Sandy LaneJust a short drive from the Knott End Co-op.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Train, Bus and Taxi Services
The nearest train station to Estuary View is at Poulton-Le-Fylde, approximately 15 minutes away by car. There are regular trains between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Blackpool which take around 5 minutes. Bus stops can be found in Stalmine on Hall Gate Lane (by the Seven Stars) and in Presall on Hall Gate Lane (at the junction to Moss House Lane) with services around the local area including Knott End-on-Sea, Blackpool, Poulton, Preesall, Fleetwood and Cleveleys. National Express bus services run to Blackpool from stops throughout the country. Poulton Cabs Ltd. have 4, 6 and 8 seater vehicles.