8 Best Beaches around Blackpool

Blackpool Beach is a beach resort that’s fun for families and couples. Located under 10 minutes from the city centre, the beach has calm waters for swimming, plenty of spots for beach games and building sandcastles and a vast expanse of sand for sunbathing and picnicking.

As a seaside resort area, Blackpool Beach is close to many amenities, including Victorian piers, art installations, arcades, entertainment venues, snack shops and more. You could see many iconic attractions, such as the Spanish Steps on the headland that lead to the sea.

Lytham St Annes Beach is a lovely spot with golden sand for sunbathing, plenty of space to build sandcastles and calm waters for kids to swim and play. Located about 17 minutes from the city centre, this charming little beach is in the seaside town of Lytham, near the mudflats of the Ribble Estuary.

You’ll find plenty of seaside amusements and recreation areas nearby, such as ice cream shops, Victorian piers, picturesque gardens and a boating lake. Another highlight is a centre that offers donkey rides.

Fleetwood Beach, once a thriving fishing port, is a picturesque beach with soft sand and dramatic dunes that shelter the area from winds. This quiet beach is located near the charming seaside town of Fleetwood, about 17 minutes from Blackpool.

At low tide, the beach offers plenty of space for beach games, kite flying and sunbathing. Visitors also enjoy spending the morning watching the sunrise or seeing the views across Morecambe Bay. Dogs are allowed on the beach most of the year, so you can bring your pet for some fun in the dunes.

Morecambe Beach is a seaside resort area with arcades and shops on the seafront. Located within Morecambe, about 50 minutes from Blackpool, the beach has all the traditional seaside amenities, such as fish and chips shops, ice cream shops and amusement spots for families.

The beach has gorgeous scenery, including art installations along the beachfront, art-deco architecture and a stone jetty with benches and ornamental birds. If you have the kids, you'll find games and amusements all along the shoreline for a memorable experience.

Bispham Beach is a quiet beach that's known for its gently sloping sand and quiet waters for wading and swimming. Located between Blackpool North Shore and Cleveleys, about 8 minutes from the city centre, Bispham Beach offers gorgeous views and a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

One of the prominent features of Bispham Beach is ‘The Cliffs’, a set of man-made sea defences that offer panoramic views of the Irish Sea. You’ll also find upper and lower promenades for walking and cycling along the coast and dog-friendly areas.

Cleveleys Beach is a wide, sandy beach that's popular for building sandcastles, flying kites, watching wildlife, and viewing sunsets. Located about 5 miles north of Blackpool in Cleveleys, Cleveleys Beach offers a small area of beach that is dog friendly for off-leash pets.

Near the beach, you’ll find a promenade to take in the sights by the water. You could also visit Jubilee Gardens, a seafront park area with a skate park, children’s play area, local community events and athletic courts.

St Annes – North is a sandy beach with dramatic dunes on the Fylde coastline and features golden sand and a low tide that’s perfect for children to wade and swim. Located between Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, about 15 minutes from the Blackpool city centre, the beach is loved by families who visit to build sandcastles, fly kites and play beach games.

Another highlight of visiting the beach is the Victorian pier, which has a boating lake, a promenade and plenty of nearby shops and restaurants. You can hire giant inflatable balls to walk on the water and experience something different on your trip.