Fairhaven

Settlement in Lancashire Fylde

England

Fairhaven

Fairhaven is a small coastal village located in the district of Fylde, Lancashire, England. Situated on the Fylde Coast, it lies approximately 4 miles south of Blackpool and 8 miles northwest of Preston. The village is part of the larger town of Lytham St Annes and is known for its picturesque surroundings.

Fairhaven is primarily a residential area, characterized by beautiful Victorian and Edwardian houses, many of which are set within spacious gardens. The village is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, making it an attractive place for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the bustling city centers.

The village is also home to Fairhaven Lake, a popular local attraction. The lake covers an area of 70 acres and is surrounded by landscaped gardens and woodland, providing a serene environment for walking, picnicking, and bird watching. There is a boating lake where visitors can hire rowing boats and pedalos, adding to the recreational opportunities available.

Fairhaven also benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities. The neighboring town of Lytham St Annes offers a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including several golf courses. The sandy beaches of the Fylde Coast are just a short stroll away, allowing residents to enjoy coastal walks and the fresh sea air.

Overall, Fairhaven is a charming village that offers a quiet and idyllic setting for its residents, with easy access to nearby amenities and the natural beauty of the Fylde Coast.

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Fairhaven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.738693/-2.9950912 or Grid Reference SD3427. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ansdell foreshore, near to Lytham St. Anne's

Here the photographer had his back to Fairhaven Lake. Over the houses the iconic 'White Church' Link

reaches up for a view of the sand-banks of the Ribble Estuary.

Geoff Royle

Lightburne Avenue, St. Anne's-on-the-Sea

Lightburne Avenue is a residential road near the seafront at St. Anne's-on-the-Sea, on the Lancashire coast.

Malc McDonald

Green space by the sea, St. Anne's-on-the-Sea

A green space between houses on South Promenade and the seafront at St. Anne's-on-the-Sea.

Malc McDonald

Watching the trains go by

In the course of taking a few snaps from a train on the way to Blackpool, I happened to catch this lad sitting on a fence at a pedestrian crossing of the railway. Scenes like this are timeless (apart from changing fashions).

Stephen Craven

Lytham Hall (1)

This was taken at the inner gates at Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. Surrounded by its own woodland, Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian country house on land owned by the Clifton family since the early 17th century.

Carroll Pierce

To the formal garden, Lytham Hall

I am on the edge of the woodland ranging to the south of Lytham Hall and looking northwards through the treeline towards the formal garden. Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire.

Carroll Pierce

Curtains Pond

This is Curtains Pond, located to the south west of the grounds at Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. I am standing on the east side of the pond and the housing estate off Forest Drive can be glimpsed through the treeline.

Carroll Pierce

Paradise Wall

This is taken at the northern end of the Paradise Wall at Lytham Hall, built in the late 17th/early 18th century to shelter the garden from blown sand and screen the grounds from the main Heyhouses Road.

Carroll Pierce

Lytham Hall (2)

This is the west entrance to Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. The main entrance faces north around the corner. The estate amenities (including café and retail) are located just beyond the north entrance as are the main Hall woods.

Carroll Pierce

The Shrimper

The life-size bronze figure of a traditional nineteenth century shrimper by sculptor Colin Spofforth was commissioned as part of a heritage lottery project for the Lowther Gardens in Royal Lytham St Anne’s. It was unveiled in November 2003 Link

(Colin Spofforth Studio).

David Dixon