Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
Built-up area in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.921, -2.977 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 35 47 |
| Population: | 5,367 |
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea sit on the southern side of the Wyre estuary in north-west Lancashire, England, commanding wide views across salt marshes and the sands of Morecambe Bay. Knott End-on-Sea is a small seaside village with a promenade, caravan parks and a long‑running passenger ferry link across the Wyre to Fleetwood, while Preesall lies slightly inland among low agricultural land and coastal dunes, both places benefiting from the rich birdlife and estuarine landscapes prized by walkers and nature lovers.
Historically the area has strong maritime and rural roots - fishing, small‑scale trade and salt‑related industry have all left their mark - and today the local economy mixes tourism, holiday accommodation and small businesses with commuters travelling to nearby towns. The communities are quietly social and village‑oriented, hosting local clubs and events that reflect a relaxed coastal lifestyle rather than heavy commercial development.
Postcode districts covering Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Blackburn 23 miles37.1 km
- Blackpool 6.9 miles11 km
- Southport 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Morecambe 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Lancaster 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Leyland 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Chorley 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Fleetwood 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Formby 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Preesall Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Pharos Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stalmine Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Stalmine-with-Staynall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Mount Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Fleetwood Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Warren Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Park Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Sower Carr Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hambleton & Stalmine Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rossall Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Pheasant's Wood Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
FY6 0ES, FY6 0NQ, FY6 0HP, FY6 0LY, FY6 0NE, FY6 0AE, FY6 0RL, FY6 0AH, FY6 0BN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 40.9 miles65.9 km
- Manchester Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde Railway Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Layton Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km
Hotels near Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea Ad
- Savoy 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Fossil Tree Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The North Euston Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Inglewood Hotel *Adults Only* 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hotel Neon 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Brene Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Hotel Sheraton 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Queens Plaza Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The New Guilderoy Hotel 2 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Franklyn Hotel B&B 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
- Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Primary
- Preesall Fleetwood's Charity C of E Primary School Primary
- Saint Aidan's C of E High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Lancaster University University 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 10 miles16 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Claughton Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Deepdale Stadium 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Holker Street Stadium 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Holker Hall Estate 18.1 miles29.2 km