Despite the heaps of things to do around Greater Manchester, it's always nice to take a break and get away from the region to explore a new area - especially when it comes to beaches.
Whatever your staple activities for a day trip to beach, a traditional British seaside town doesn't quite feel complete without the classic beach hut, which has been featured in old black and white postcards of the tourist towns across the country and remains in use today.
Just an hour away from Greater Manchester, Fleetwood on the Fylde coast brings that old-school beach day feelings to visitors, whilst managing to mix the nostalgia with modern elements, according to our sister site Lancs Live. Although the town is often overshadowed by neighbouring Blackpool, the flashy attraction-packed resort just 20 minutes down the coast, Fleetwood offers many of the same draws - just on a much more manageable scale.
