These are 9 of the best and cleanest beaches in Lancashire - or less than an hour away by car
In fact they’re so good, beaches at Blackpool, Morecambe, Fleetwood and Cleveleys have all been honoured in this year’s Seaside Awards, organised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
More details on Blackpool here
More details on Morecambe here
More details on Fleetwood and Cleveleys here
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 for a sunny day out ...
1. 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
2. St Annes
At St Annes seafront and beach feature miles of open public land to explore. It’s an enormous natural beach Photo: jpi
3. Morecambe
Morecambe’s two bathing beaches have been recognised as some of the best in the country Photo: jpi
4. 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