Several beaches in Blackpool, Morecambe, Fleetwood and Cleveleys have all been honoured in this year’s Seaside Awards – and are perfect for a day out.
So fish out your bucket and spade, blow up your dinghy and dust off the sun cream!
Here are nine of the best beaches to visit in Lancashire or less than an hour away by car ...
Here are nine of the best beaches to visit in Lancashire or less than an hour away by car ...
. Fleetwood
Marine and Ferry beaches in Fleetwood have emerged as big winners in this year’s Seaside Awards Photo: jpi
. Blackpool
Sea, sand, donkey rides, piers - what's not to like about Blackpool Beach? One of the most popular in the country for families Photo: jpi
5. St Annes
At St Annes seafront and beach feature miles of open public land to explore. It’s an enormous natural beach Photo: jpi
6. Cleveleys
Mary’s Shell on Cleveleys beach is a piece of public art. Find it on the sands near the seafront cafe, opposite Jubilee Gardens Photo: jpi
7. Morecambe
Morecambe’s two bathing beaches have been recognised as some of the best in the country Photo: jpi
8. Southport
The golden sands of Southport Beach are part of the 22-mile Sefton coastline leading from the Mersey into the Ribble Estuary Photo: jpi