Fleetwood Museum
Type:Museum
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269 reviewsVisit Fleetwood Museum for a fascinating, family-friendly journey through time. Explore the town’s heritage from its Victorian origins, world renowned fishing industry and home of the famous Fisherman’s Friend lozenges, to the present day.
Discover some of Fleetwood’s heroes, like Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood, who founded the new town on Fleetwood in the 1830s, and Jane Couch, a pioneer of women’s boxing. Awesome objects, including Harriet, an historic fishing vessel, and beautiful artworks of the area will surprise and inspire you.
Fleetwood Museum's Deep Sea gallery, tells the story of Fleetwood’s world-famous fishing trawlers. The museum also boasts a stunning collection of over 40 intricate ship models. The collection was owned by Tony Lofthouse from the Lofthouse family, who own Fisherman’s Friend and has been donated to the collection at the museum.
Enjoy films, interactives and children’s trails or recharge your batteries in the charming café. With Fleetwood Market just around the corner, free street parking, and stunning coastal views, make a day of it in Fleetwood.
The access to the museum is via steps and for further information please contact the museum direct.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Accompanied children | Free |
Admission | £4.00 per ticket |
The access to the museum is via steps and for further information please contact the museum direct.
Open (26 Mar 2024 - 27 Nov 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Tuesday - Saturday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
M55 (J3). Take A585 to Fleetwood, and follow the brown signs to the museum. The museum overlooks the River Wyre. Free on street parking is available outside the museum and the nearest pay and display car park is accessible from Custom House Lane, to the rear of the museum. FY7 6BY.
Railway - nearest railway station is Preston - then bus number 75 to Fleetwood.
Local Bus and Tram routes
Bus No. 1 - Blackpool Squire's Gate to Fleetwood. Alight at Albert Square.
Bus No. 14 - Blackpool to Fleetwood via Layton and Carleton. Alight at Albert Square.
Bus No. 24 - Poulton-Le-Fylde and Cleveleys to Fleetwood via Arundel Drive, Carleton and Hillylaid Road, Thornton. Alight at Fleetwood Ferry.
Bus No. 75 - Preston Railway Station to Fleetwood via Riversway Preston, Newton, Kirkham, Weeton, Singleton, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Thornton Centre, Cleveleys and Thornton Pheasant's Wood. Alight at Albert Square.
Tram - Blackpool Squires Gate to Fleetwood. Alight at Victoria Street.
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