Fylde

The Borough of Fylde sits on the low-lying coastal plain in Lancashire known as the Fylde, on the western edge of North West England. It covers a mix of seaside and inland settlements, including Lytham St Annes, Kirkham, Wesham and Freckleton. The landscape is largely flat: sandy beach and promenade at the coast give way to agricultural fields and small pockets of salt marsh and dunes. Local community centres, small shops and market days in Kirkham reflect the borough’s role as both a coastal destination and a place where farming remains important.

Built and natural landmarks appear close together. Lytham Hall and its walled garden are open to visitors and lie within easy reach of the town, and a red-brick windmill stands on Lytham Green by the shore. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, on the town’s southern edge, has hosted major golf championships. Local services, clubs and seasonal events focus on the coast and nearby countryside, and council planning balances visitor facilities with protection for farmland and coastal habitats.