Several beaches in Blackpool, Morecambe, Fleetwood and Cleveleys have all been honoured in this year’s Seaside Awards – and are perfect for a day out.
So fish out your bucket and spade, blow up your dinghy and dust off the sun cream!
Here are nine of the best beaches to visit in Lancashire or less than an hour away by car ...
7. Morecambe
Morecambe’s two bathing beaches have been recognised as some of the best in the country Photo: jpi
8. Southport
The golden sands of Southport Beach are part of the 22-mile Sefton coastline leading from the Mersey into the Ribble Estuary Photo: jpi
9. Rossall Beach
Rossall Beach is the sand and shingle beach heading north beyond the stepped sea defences at Cleveleys Photo: jpi
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