The sun is finally shining, meaning it’s time to grab your buckets and spades, back a picnic and head to one of the many beautiful beaches we have here in the North West.
We’re incredibly lucky to have an impressive range of beaches on our doorstep, with Lancashire boasting beautiful seaside spots, from St Annes, Fleetwood and Blackpool, to Cleveleys and Morecambe.
There are also a host of wonderful sandy shores not too far away, including the likes of Southport and Crosby.
As we look ahead to the weekend, we have put together a guide to some of the most beautiful beaches in and around Lancashire. They are perfect for a family day out over the Easter holidays, a Sunday stroll or for a weekend away this summer.
Take a look at the 13 stunning North West beaches below.
9. Cleveleys Beach
Cleveleys beach, with its famous ogre sculpture pictured, is among the Fylde coast beaches to win a Blue Flag Seaside Award. | National Award
10. Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach, on the edge of Southport, is recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities. | Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
11. Crosby Beach
Crosby Beach is just outside of Liverpool and is known for its incredible 'Iron Men' statues. | LDRS
12. Fleetwood Beach
Fleetwood Beach extends from Rossall Beach to the estuary of the River Wyre. | National World