Explore a 19.5-hectare lakeside park featuring children's play areas, boat hire, crazy golf, tennis courts, and a café on the Fylde Coast.

Fairhaven Lake and Gardens is one of the borough's most popular attractions, situated between Lytham and St Anne's directly on the coast. This expansive 19.5-hectare park combines natural beauty with diverse recreational facilities, offering something for every family member. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities including children's play facilities, teenage and youth-focused activities, and water-based pursuits such as motorboat, rowing boat, pedalo, and canoe hire on the salt water lake. The park features multiple sports facilities including crown green bowling, tennis courts, basketball, and a skate and BMX park, making it ideal for active families. Additional attractions include crazy golf, beautiful floral displays, promenades and walks, and access to the RSPB Ribble Discovery Centre. The venue is particularly suitable for families with children of all ages, from young children using the dedicated play areas to teenagers enjoying the youth activities and sports facilities. The historic site, originally created in the 1890s and restored through a £2.9M investment project, offers both recreational and educational value. A café provides refreshment, and picnic areas allow families to enjoy packed meals. With ample car parking, accessible pathways, and pushchair-friendly facilities, Fairhaven Lake and Gardens caters to visitors of all abilities.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Mary-Ann Fairhurst

4 months ago

Lovely walk around the lake this morning. Saw geese and goslings. Favourite place to walk at the minute. You can also grab a coffee on the go at the kiosk outside the café. Or a yummy ice cream at the ice cream kiosk on Granny's Bay. 😀

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Carl Charlesworth

4 months ago

Went for the Fairhaven food Fayre, which was pretty disappointing. But the lake, cafe parking, children's play areas and spitfire tribute were all very good. Lake has powered boats and pedelos for hire. Good tourist information about the lake and area. Parking is excellent with plenty of spaces and looking out over the beach and sea. The spitfire monument is a real highlight with interesting information boards nicely presented. Good fenced playground area for children too. All very tidy even with the ducks and geese from the lake.

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Beautifully Rosie

5 months ago

Lovely place to have a wander around! Came here with the family and had a lovely walk. Took about 50mins to walk round from the car park by the beach to the cafe (bear in mind we had two under 10yrs children and I’m on crutches!) the weather was gorgeous, we stopped for ice cream at the cafe too (it was DELICIOUS!). Easy to find parking, it doesn’t feel crowded when walking around as the place is so big. Easy access for wheelchair users, plenty of benches whilst walking for any stops needed. Looking forward to coming again!

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Gill Bancroft

5 months ago

A beautiful spot for a walk on a sunny day. Lots to see and a wonderful little cafe.

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Ian Chillington

a year ago

Great place to wander round. Good paths and plenty of seating around the lake. Cafe very good and super dog friendly. Spitfire tribute is very informative and lots of other activities to try.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026