Feb 21 2011
An Ideal Holiday In St Annes
St Annes is located on the West Lancashire coast near Blackpool. The town of St Annes was developed according to a plan laid out by local businessman Elijah Hargreaves. The modern town is a popular destination for holiday makers, providing somewhat of a quieter alternative to the noise of Blackpool. St Annes is a very popular retirement town, where folks come and unwind after their long working career . Hotels in St Annes are not hard to find and many of the hotels are situated in fantastic locations overlooking the sea. St Annes Hotels offer all the modern amenities including health clubs, swimming pools and amazing sea views. So regardless of your reason for visiting this lovely town, any Hotel in St Annes can provide what you’re looking for.
St Annes is home to the pier that was constructed in Victorian times. Built in the 19th century and opened in 1885 just before Queen Victoria’s reign ended. Over the years the pier underwent numerous renovations while remaining true to its heritage to become what it is today. While walking along the pier you can indulge your inner child by playing an arcade game at the arcade centre or take a seat at a cosy cafe and enjoy a cup of tea, as your gaze drifts over the beautiful green-blue waters of the Irish Sea.
The town of St Annes also boasts the very large and impressive mural. The mural allows visitors to take a peek into the history of St Annes, an intimate glimpse of the towns past. The impressive mural is very long and as high as a person. St Annes Broderers began embroidering in 1989 and finished their mural in 1996.
St Annes is just along the coast from Blackpool, a town famous for its miles of sandy beaches, and awarded the Quality Coast Award by ENCAMS in 2010 as an acknowledgment for its clean and safe beaches.
The ornamental gardens in St Annes are a captivating place to while away the hours or enjoy a picnic. St Annes has numerous parks with safe playgrounds for children and breathtaking gardens which visitors can enjoy. And of course any mention of St Annes would not complete with acknowledging the wealth of golf courses in and around the town. St Annes is home to Royal Lytham, St Annes Old Links, Green Drive and Fairhaven golf courses – more than enough for any weekend golfer!.
Located in the town is Wood Street, the place where the whole town comes together to enjoy the most excellent cuisine around. In particular, the area around Wood Street has a complete a mix and range of eating places as any town twice its size, helping to cement St Annes as the perfect weekend destination.
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