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Discover this fascinating Museum, close to the quayside and overlooking Morecambe Bay. Fleetwood Museum brings to life the history of Fleetwood and the Lancashire Coast. Full of character and variety, this outstanding Museum provides an exciting voyage for all ages, to a destination that has been popular since Victorian times. The Museum occupies the old Custom House, built in 1838 and designed by the famous architect Decimus Burton.
The story of Fleetwood
The Museum traces Fleetwood from past to present - the cargo trade, the fishing industry, passenger services and as a holiday destination. The story begins with Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood and his great vision which resulted in the creation of the
town of Fleetwood - one of Lancashire's early 'new towns'.
Deep sea fishing
Fleetwood trawlers fished the North Atlantic Seas from Newfoundland to Russia. Find out more about the fisherman's life and the harsh conditions endured to bring back prize catches. Marvel at the highly detailed scale models of how the dock and fishing fleet used to look in the 1930's during the heyday of the fishing industry. Compare this with the present view from the window and see how your world has changed. Examine trawler nets, bobbins and other fishing gear. Rockall? Dogger Bank? Have you ever heard the shipping forecast and wondered if these unusual names really exist. Be inquisitive and find out what lies beyond the beaches of Britain. Skipper our fishing boat and take our trawler bridge to the limits of your imagination.
Inshore Fishing
Cross the boardwalk over rippled sands to find out where cockles, mussels, shrimps and prawns were harvested in the shallow water of Morecambe Bay and along the Fylde Coast.
Other displays
Access and facilities
We are keen to welcome all visitors but we are aware that owing to the historical layout of the building access to some areas is difficult. We suggest therefore that people with mobility difficulties contact our Museum Staff prior to visiting for further assistance and information. An induction loop is available to assist hearing aid users. Assistance dogs are welcome at the Museum. We welcome school parties and groups and provide excellent sessions (tailored to the National Curriculum and to each groups needs) to inspire learning amongst all ages.|
Opening Times
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(2009 times)
April to October:Monday to Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adult £3.00; Child Free (if accompanied by an adult); Concession £2.00.Xplorer Pass £6.00- one Adult - free access for the season/year at one specified Museum Xplorer Pass £10.00- one Adult - free access to all Lancashire Museums for one year. Xplorer Pass £18.00-Family- free acess to 2 Adults and 2 Concessions to all Lancashire Museums for one year. |
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Directions
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We are on Queen's Terrace opposite the Stena Line ro-ro ferry birth between Fleetwood Market and the Knott End ferry. Follow the brown signs on the A585 into Fleetwood. There is a car park behind the Museum on Custom House Lane and free parking is permitted along many streets. Regular bus and tram stops are close by. |
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Fleetwood Museum Postcode for SatNav: FY7 6BT |
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