1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition Tour

58 Cleveleys Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2BB

A walking tour visiting the site of the 'Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition', held in 1906. It was the blueprint for the future of garden cities in the UK.

A walking tour visiting the site of the 'Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition', held in 1906. It was the blueprint for the future of garden cities in the UK.

Opening Times

• Thursday 7 September: Tour 1030-1130
• Friday 8 September: Tour 1030-1130

Booking Details

Pre-booking: Required
Booking phone line open Mon - Wed 1000 -1400, Thurs 1700 -1900 Contact: Blackpool Community Heritage and Local History Call: 01253 478090 Email: heritageopendaysbfc@gmail.com Booking opens: 31 July 2017 10:00 Booking closes: 6 September 2017 14:00

Access Information

Parking is available on Cleveleys Avenue - no restrictions apply.

Additional information

Max 30 people per tour/session.

Directions

Meet at corner of Cleveleys Avenue and West Drive.

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Bispham Court

357 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1NU

A talk led by Tom Roberts who has lived at the property since 1946, focusing on the history of Bispham's oldest house and the stars who stayed at…

A talk led by Tom Roberts who has lived at the property since 1946, focusing on the history of Bispham's oldest house and the stars who stayed at Bispham Court over the summer seasons between 1949 and 1984. An opportunity to look through newspaper articles and photographs of the stars during their stay. Refreshments included.

Opening Times

• Sunday 10 September: 1200 - 1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session.

Directions

Tram to Little Bispham Station. Bus number 4 or 7.

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Marsh Mill Windmill, Thornton

Marsh Mill Windmill, Marsh Mill Village, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4AB

Marsh Mill (Grade II*) was built by Ralph Slater in 1794, a Fylde Millwright. The Mill is one of the tallest in Europe, and stands at a height of…

Marsh Mill (Grade II*) was built by Ralph Slater in 1794, a Fylde Millwright. The Mill is one of the tallest in Europe, and stands at a height of 70ft (21.5m). One of the tallest on the Fylde Coast. Marsh Mill is typical of Fylde windmills, being broad with tapered sails and the top is tarred and shaped like an upturned boat.

Until 1922 Marsh Mill was a working windmill producing wheatflour for bread, crushed barley for animal feed, rye flour and oatmeal. In 1928 the first two floors were used as a tea shop. Today, the Mill with its working machinery offers a unique introduction to milling of a bygone age. During Heritage Open Days the sails will turn for the event.

Guided tours to the public are available for free during Heritage Open Days. Tours give a real insight into the history and engineering of the mill.

Marsh Mills Sails will turn for the event and there will be children's activities on the ground floor

Opening Times

• Saturday 9 September: 1030-1630
• Sunday 10 September: 1030-1630

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

An historic windmill built in 1794. There is no wheelchair access above the ground floor but lot of interpretation about the mill on that floor exists for those with limited or no mobility. The stairs become gradually steeper the higher up it goes and it becomes more difficult to ascend for visitors with any health or mobility issues.

Additional information

Max 5 people per tour/session. There are no toilets on the mill premises but there are a number of coffee shops next to the mill for the purchase or refreshments, and all of which will have toilet facilities.

Directions

The windmill itself is a big landmark and has 4 big red sails. The sails will be turning on the day.

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Wyre Estuary Country Park - Stanah

River Road, Stanah, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5LR

The Wyre Estuary Country Park - Stanah - is a special place for people and wildlife. Enjoy views over the Wyre Estuary, spot the birdlife on the…

The Wyre Estuary Country Park - Stanah - is a special place for people and wildlife. Enjoy views over the Wyre Estuary, spot the birdlife on the estuary, have a picnic and take a stroll or cycle on the riverside paths. You can hire one of our free trampers ( electric mobility vehicle) to help you explore the park. Families can enjoy the adventurous play area and toddler play area. Visit the Wyreside Café for refreshments 10 to 4pm daily.
Take part in 2 guided walks with the Wyre Coast and Countryside Rangers on Saturday 9 September
Saltmarsh Stroll - 10.30am - enjoy a 1 hour walk with a local Marine Biologist and a Wyre Ranger to find out about the wildlife of Wyre Estuary Saltmarshes
Heritage of the Wyre Estuary - 1.30pm - take a 2.5 hour walk with a Local Historian and a Wyre Ranger for a historical tour of the Wyre Estuary.
Meet at the Riverside Room at Stanah, for both walks.
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Opening Times

• Saturday 9 September: Saltmarsh Walk 1030, Heritage Walk 1330

Booking Details

Pre-booking: Required
The Wyre Estuary Country Park is free to explore but the walks must be pre-booked Contact: Visit Garstang Centre Call: 01995 602125 Email: garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Go to: http://wyre.gov.uk Write to: Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF Booking opens: 11 August 2017 10:30 Booking closes: 8 September 2017 16:00

Access Information

The riverside path can be muddy at times, please bring walking boots and wet weather clothing just in case it rains! Please make a note of the tide times as this can affect some of the estuary paths. Off- road mobilty trampers are available for hire from the ranger service, please book 48 hours in advance on 07976650803 .

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session. The footpaths around the Wyre Estuary Country Park are affected by tide. Please check the tide times on site at Stanah and Skippool The paths run between Stanah Picnic Area (where the main car parks and play are ) and two miles along the river to Skippool Picnic Area. Stanah is a picnic area at FY5 5LR Grid Ref: SD 356431

Directions

Turn right at the A585 roundabout at the River Wyre Hotel near Poulton-le-Fylde follow the signs for ‘Wyre Estuary Country Park on the B5412. At Stanah School turn right at the roundabout onto Stanah Road and continue over the next roundabout onto River Road. At the end of River Road is the Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah car park overlooking the river and the Wyreside Cafe and the Riverside Room Visitor Centre .

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