The White Church Fairhaven

Advantages: Unique Building. Fascinating Details. Stunning Interior. Stained Glass
Disadvantages: Not That We Could See

Having now discovered, through the wonders of Ciao, that St Annes is not the backwater that I had previously considered it to be, the White Church at Fairhaven is actually going to be a familiar landmark to some of you reading this review. However, I wonder how many of you, like me, had driven, or walked past this building and wondered what lay within, or indeed, why it looks the extraordinary way that it does? For those of you, the majority indeed, ...
...connecting the two in between, I'll need to offer the very simplest of geography lessons. Let me take you to a lovely little spot of the English coast, where time appears to have pretty much stood still since the 1960's. This is an area that offers a more peaceful, tranquil pace of life than the much larger, neighbouring towns of Blackpool to the west and Preston to the east. Yes, let me take you to the Fylde Coast of Lancashire, where the sandy ... Read review

We got married at this church in 2000 and the minister was excellent. Definatly a place to use as the church is very helpful. 10/10

Advantages: A wonderful quiet seaside destination
Disadvantages: Maybe a bit too quiet for teenagers

.... It has it's own railway station on the “Blackpool South“ line and a small street with a row of local shops. The place is famous because of Richard Ansdell, an artist who lived locally, and Ansdell is thought to be the only place in England to be named after an artist. I believe the town itself has little to specifically recommend it as it is mostly of interest to local residents. Fairhaven In contrast to Ansdell, Fairhaven is a very interesting place. Located to the seaward of Ansdell you have the famous White Church at the southern end. Running along the coast to St Annes, "Granny's Bay" and Fairhaven Lake are major attractions, along with the unspoilt sand dunes. The large public school of King Edward’s and Queen Mary’s maintain the upmarket image of the area, although I’ve noticed that some of the school has now been converted to private... Read review

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