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On a beach…welcome to manonabeach.com, where I’ll regularly add video of my beach visits, so you can enjoy a flavour of the beach, even when you’re not there.

Blackpool

Season: autumn

Blackpool’s beaches are divided by name into South, Central and North, but there’s a unity of purpose here – fun! At low tide the beach is expansive, but most visitors entertain themselves on or beyond the famous promenade. There are three piers to choose from, as well as the celebrated Tower with its stunning illuminations. Mile after mile of pleasure palaces adorn the seafront. From log flumes to American waltzers, they’ve got the lot. This is a town with attitude, geared up for all the fun of the fair.

What the beach means to Anna.

Blackpool in the autumn.

Lytham St Annes Beach

Season: autumn

St Annes beach at Lytham St Annes lies just beyond Lytham itself on the way to Blackpool. The town is genteel and there’s a Victorian pier with a promenade running in both directions from it. Low tide reveals plenty of sand, due to the strong tidal run here, being not far from the entrance to the River Ribble estuary. For entertainment, you can hire pedallos and paddle boats. The water quality is fine and the beach is cleaned regularly.

A variety of stimuli for Stuart.

A view from the promenade.

Southport Beach

Season: autumn

The length and size of Southport beach is illustrated by the fact that the famous race horse, Red Rum, trained here. It’s a ranging, flat and sandy beach with a feature pier and all of the amusements that you’d expect to find next to a resort beach. There’s a promenade for strolling and excellent facilities. The tide range is large at Southport, hence the expanse of sand at low tide. Lifeguard cover is extensive, the water quality is good and the beach is cleaned regularly throughout the summer.

What the beach means to Terry.

A high tide at Southport.