Great Eccleston in the Wyre Valley
A delightful Lancashire village near Blackpool and in easy reach of the Lake District
The village of Great Eccleston is situated in lovely countryside in the Wyre Valley only 8 miles from the bustling coast resort of Blackpool. It is also the perfect location for a day trip to the Lake District which is less than 40 miles away and a quick trip up the M6.
However there is plenty to do and see right on our doorstep. Our village has great places to eat out with three pubs on the doorstep including a gastro pub.
https://www.whitebullgreateccleston.co.uk/
https://greatecclestonpub.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/theblackbullge/
We also have artisan bakers, butchers, hairdressers, beauty salon, a convenience store, the Courtyard Caffe Bar and an Italian Bistro and takeway. Or you can opt for fish and chips at the Great Eccleston Fish Bar.
A short stroll away, either along the river or by road, brings you to the little village of Little Eccleston where you will find the award-winning Cartford Inn, which offers a dining experince not to be missed. Located alongside a small toll bridge on the River Wyre it comes with a Toti their amazing deli and farm shop. Cooking is gutsy and many of the tried-and-tested classics come with an interesting twist.
https://www.thecartfordinn.co.uk/
Other attractions
Also in the village we have a Pilates and Wellness centre offering classes and private appointments for facials and massage.
http://pilatesandwellness.co.uk/
Local Markets
The bustling Great Eccleston village market takes place in the Village Square every Wednesday between 8.30am and 3pm. Here you will find locally grown produce - fruit, vegetables, freshly baked bread and fresh fish - as well as household wares, clothes and bric a brac.
Every third Wednesday the Village hosts the farmers market which runs alongside its regular market.
There is also a Market in nearby Garstang (7.6 miles away), which is every Thursday, as well as other Farmers Markets nearby.
Other nearby attractions
- Swimming baths Poulton le fylde 5 miles
- Cinema Barton Grange 7.6 miles
- Also Barton Grange indoor curling rink ,crazy golf ,and a spectacular garden centre
- Blackpool 8.3 Miles
- Lytham St Annes 13.i miles
- Lake District 36.9 miles