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Freckleton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Freckleton

Freckleton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wrea Green, 31km from Trough of Bowland.

Freckleton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,049, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Freckleton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Freckleton to your route.

About Freckleton

Freckleton is a village and civil parish on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, England, to the south of Kirkham and east of the seaside resort of Lytham St. Annes. In 2001 the parish had a population of 6,045, reducing to 6,019 at the 2011 Census. The village is near Warton, with its links to BAE Systems. Warton

Read more Aerodrome's 1.5 miles (2.4 km) runway is partly within Freckleton's boundary. Freckleton has a parish council, and is part of Fylde Borough, and Fylde constituency.

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Where is Freckleton located?

Freckleton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7543 latitude, -2.8649 longitude.

What is the population of Freckleton?

Freckleton has a population of approximately 8,049 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
8,049
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.7543, -2.8649

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Freckleton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Trough of Bowland

Remote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse Manchester

Manchester's cycling culture hub offering specialty coffee, kit, and a community space for riding enthusiasts.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Lakeland Motor Museum

Riverside museum at Backbarrow with 30,000 exhibits including 140 classic vehicles and a dedicated exhibition on the Campbells' Bluebird land and water speed record machines.

57 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Malham Cove

Vast curved limestone cliff rising 80 metres from the valley floor, crowned with an extraordinary limestone pavement of weathered clints and grykes.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Chester Zoo

The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.

59 km · about 70 min drive

natural wonder

Gordale Scar

A jaw-dropping limestone ravine with waterfalls tumbling between overhanging cliffs near Malham.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Freckleton

  • 31 kmTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
  • 74 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 75 kmHardknott PassEngland's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.
  • 75 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
  • 75 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 76 kmWrynose PassA wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Freckleton.

Warton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,833

Kirkham

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3 km awayPop. 7,883

Wrea Green

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4 km awayPop. 1,373

Tarleton

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9 km awayPop. 8,582

Banks

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 3,572

Lytham St Annes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 42,695

Elswick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,079

Fylde

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 76,500

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