Local authority district in Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.9, -2.85 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 44 45 |
Wyre sits on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, shaped by the winding River Wyre and its estuary. The district mixes low-lying farmland and salt marshes with a dramatic coastal edge at towns such as Fleetwood, where the river meets Morecambe Bay and bird-rich mudflats attract walkers and wildlife watchers.
Historic market towns like Poulton-le-Fylde and Garstang sit a little inland and retain strong local traditions - Garstang is known for its markets and a reputation for early environmental campaigning - while Fleetwood is a planned Victorian port with a maritime heritage and links across the estuary to Knott End-on-Sea.
Economically the area is a mix of fishing and port activity, agriculture, tourism and commuter flows into nearby centres such as Preston and Blackpool. Seasonal visitors, cycle routes and nature reserves add to the quality of life, even as communities manage coastal change and the challenges of a largely seasonal local economy.