Ream

Seven miles inland from Blackpool's neon-lit promenade lies a different Lancashire altogether. Ream sits in proper countryside, where the Fylde's flat agricultural lands stretch toward distant moors and the sound of slot machines gives way to birdsong.

This small town feels refreshingly quiet after the coastal bustle. The surrounding landscape is dotted with working farms and pockets of woodland - Carr Wood and Long Wood offer lovely walks when you need to escape the caravan site chatter. It's proper rural Lancashire here, the kind of place where tractors still outnumber tour buses.

Blackpool remains tantalizingly close though. Wild Shore Blackpool and the Blackpool Wake Park provide aquatic thrills just a short drive away, while the famous Tower and Pleasure Beach are easily reached for day trips. The beauty of staying around Ream is having both worlds - countryside peace by night, seaside chaos by day.

Getting here is straightforward enough. The M55 runs nearby, connecting to the M6 for visitors from further afield. Preston sits about fifteen miles northeast for proper shopping and rail connections, though most folk come via Blackpool itself.

Staying at one of the local holiday parks makes perfect sense if you're touring this corner of Lancashire. You get the Fylde countryside at your doorstep while keeping Blackpool's attractions within easy striking distance. Ream Hills Holiday Park sits right in the village, while several others dot the surrounding farmland. It's an ideal spot for families wanting the best of both worlds - rural tranquility with seaside excitement just down the road.