Welcome to the Fylde Five - five things worth knowing about the Fylde Coast this week.
THE ONE TO BOOK
Fancy a proper Friday night out?
Doves bring their atmospheric indie sound to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens tonight. If you know There Goes the Fear, Black and White Town or Kingdom of Rust, get your glad rags on.
Doves
Friday 18 September
Blackpool Winter Gardens
Tickets £47.33 Book Tickets
Doors 6pm
Our tip: Get there early, grab a drink and get yourself settled. Nobody wants to be squeezing past people once the lights go down.
THE ONE YOU MIGHT MISS
Fancy a rummage?
Lytham St Annes’ coastline has changed dramatically over the years - and this little pop up exhibition is a chance to find out how. Browse old maps and photographs, chat to the people researching the coast, and share your own memories of how it’s changed.
Lytham St Annes ‘ Changing Coast
Saturday 19 September
1pm - 4pm Find Out More
Fairhaven Watersports Centre
Free - no registration required
Our tip: Take a wander around Fairhaven Lake while you’re there. The exhibition is drop-in, so there’s no need to rush.
THE CHEAP ONE
Fancy a fright?
Blackpool has plenty of stories - and apparently quite a few ghosts. This free walking tour takes you around approximately 15 historic sites, with strange tales and eerie legends along the way.
Blackpool Ghost Tour
Saturday 19 September
Blackpool Town Hall steps
Free - booking required
Our tip: Wear comfy shoes. It’s a walking tour, and you’ll want to keep your eyes open for things that go bump in the night.
THE FOOD ONE
Fancy discovering a new fave?
Tucked away in Poulton-le-Fylde, Three Little Piggies is an independent bakery that’s worth knowing about. Pop in for something freshly baked, grab a coffee and see what they’ve got on the counter.
Three Little Piggies Bakery
1A Aldon Road, Poulton-le-Fylde
Wednesday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-3pm Find The Bakery
Our tip: Go with an open mind - and don’t decide what you’re having until you’ve seen the counter.
THE WILD CARD
There’s a secret garden hiding in Blackpool.
Tucked away just off Whitegate Drive is one of Blackpool’s lesser-known gems. Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens was once a Victorian entertainment venue, and this Sunday you can get a guided look around and discover the stories behind this remarkable hidden spot.
Belle Vue Strawberry Gardens
72 Newcastle Avenue, Blackpool
Sunday 20 September
11am or 1pm Book A Tour
Free -booking required
Our tip: Book the earlier tour, then make a morning of it around Stanley Park.
OUR PICK
Fancy stepping back in time?
Little Marton Windmill
Standing near the M55, Little Marton Windmill is easy to spot - but have you ever been inside? Dating back to 1838, this is the only remaining windmill in Blackpool. Head inside for a look around the historic mill, learn about the Fylde’s milling history and, if you’re feeling brave, climb thew steep stairs to the upper floors.
Langdale Road, Blackpool
Sunday 20 September
11am-4pm Plan Your Visit
£2 adults - Children free
Our tip: Wear sensible shoes - those stairs are steep. If you don’t fancy the climb, there’s a video presentation on the accessible ground floor.
NEXT FRIDAY
Hometown Glory - Candlelit Concert
Friday 25 September - 1pm
Fancy doing something a little different next Friday afternoon? Hometown Glory brings an award-winning Adele tribute to Marine Hall for an intimate candlelit concert, with piano, backing and all the big songs you know.
Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Tickets below