The Fielden Free Library, Fleetwood

Name: The Fielden Free Library
Address: Fleetwood, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Fleetwood

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Facts and practical information

What became the Fielden Free Library started life as the Whitworth Institute, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1863. It was bought by Samuel Fielden in 1887 and offered to the town as a public library. It remained the town's library until a new building was opened by Lancashire County Council in May 1988. ()

Coordinates: 53°55'29"N, 3°0'28"W

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FleetwoodFleetwood United Kingdom

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Day trips

The Fielden Free Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freeport Fleetwood, Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood Museum, Pharos Lighthouse.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Freeport Fleetwood, Fleetwood
15 min walk • Affinity Lancashire is a shopping and leisure outlet in the port town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. It is owned by Global Mutual Ltd and managed by Savills UK. Affinity Lancashire is located adjacent to Wyre Dock and marina.
~1410 ftN
Decimus Burton, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood
7 min walk • The Beach Lighthouse is a 44-foot tall sandstone lighthouse in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England.
~450 ftE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood
3 min walk • Fleetwood Museum is a local history and maritime museum in the English seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire. The museum was originally the town's Customs House and, completed in 1836, was one of the first buildings constructed in Fleetwood.
~620 ftN
28-m. working sandstone lighthouse
Pharos Lighthouse, Fleetwood
4 min walk • The Pharos Lighthouse is a 93-foot tall Runcorn red sandstone lighthouse situated in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. The lighthouse was designed in 1839 by Decimus Burton and Capt H.M. Denham.
~460 ftSW
Decimus Burton, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Fleetwood
3 min walk • St Peter's Church is in the seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, situated on the Fylde coast. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It was completed in 1841, to a design by Decimus Burton.
~940 ftSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Fleetwood
5 min walk • St Mary's is a Roman Catholic church in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. Designed by E. W. Pugin, it was built in 1866–67. It is an active church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage.
~1700 ftNW
Piers and boardwalks
Fleetwood Pier, Fleetwood
9 min walk • Fleetwood Pier, also known as the Victoria Pier, was a pleasure pier located in the English town of Fleetwood, Lancashire. At 492 feet in length, it was one of the shortest piers in the country.
1 miSW
Church
St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood
26 min walk • St Nicholas Church is in the seaside town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, situated on the Fylde coast. It is an active Anglican church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It was constructed between 1960 and 1962, and designed by Laurence King.
0.9 miSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood
23 min walk • Highbury Stadium is a football stadium in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England with Wyre Borough Council as the landlords. It is the home ground of Fleetwood Town and was also used for home matches by Blackpool F.C. reserves until 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Fielden Free Library?

Nearby attractions include Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood (3 min walk), St Peter's Church, Fleetwood (3 min walk), Pharos Lighthouse, Fleetwood (4 min walk), St Mary's Church, Fleetwood (5 min walk).

How to get to The Fielden Free Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Fielden Free Library:

Tram

Victoria Street (1 min walk)
Heritage Stop (4 min walk)

Bus

Bourne Arms • Lines: 89 (15 min walk)