Moor Park Swimming Pool

Concrete and chlorine might not sound appealing, but this local swimming pool serves up proper no-nonsense aquatic fun just a stone's throw from Blackpool's madness. The pool itself is fairly standard - nothing fancy, but the water's warm and the lanes are well-marked if you're after a serious swim.

Families will find it does the job when the weather turns or the kids need burning off before teatime. It's the sort of place where local swimming clubs train and pensioners do their morning lengths - unpretentious and functional. The changing rooms are clean enough, though don't expect luxury spa vibes.

What makes it worthwhile is the location. You're perfectly placed for holiday parks like Haven Marton Mere and Cala Gran, both under four miles away. After a day at the beach or tramping around the Tower, a quick swim here beats fighting for space in Blackpool's busier leisure centres. The lack of crowds is actually refreshing - you can properly swim rather than dodge inflatable unicorns.

It's particularly handy if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Newton Hall or Broadwater and fancy a change from their facilities. Not exactly a destination in itself, but a useful backup when you need reliable swimming without the seaside chaos.