# Weeton Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Discover Weeton, a quiet Fylde village near Blackpool and Kirkham with a historic pub, willow trees and easy access to the Lancashire coast. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/weeton (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Willow-lined village life on the quiet side of the Fylde coast Photo © Richard Kennerley, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants) Weeton is a small rural village in the Fylde, sitting beside the Blackpool to Preston railway line and the M55 motorway, roughly three and a half miles north-west of Kirkham and a similar distance inland from Blackpool's seafront. Its name comes from the Old English 'wiðig tun', meaning 'willow settlement', and fine willow trees can still be found around the village today. The surrounding landscape is classic Fylde countryside: flat, fertile farmland criss-crossed by quiet lanes, with the Irish Sea and the Ribble and Wyre estuaries never far away. The village has a long history. Weeton appears in the Domesday Book as 'Widetun', part of the Amounderness lordship held by Earl Tostig before the Norman Conquest. Its Anglican parish church, St Michael's, was built in 1843 and enlarged in 1846, and its churchyard holds gravestones going back generations. Weeton is also known locally for Weeton Barracks, a military camp established in 1916 that was used by the RAF for driver training during and after the Second World War before becoming an army barracks in 1965, today home to the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. For visitors, though, Weeton makes a peaceful, low-key base from which to explore the Fylde coast and the market towns of Kirkham and Poulton-le-Fylde, with Blackpool's attractions within easy reach by road or rail. ## Getting to Weeton Weeton has its own railway station on the Blackpool North to Preston line, with regular services connecting it to Blackpool, Kirkham & Wesham and Preston, from where mainline connections run the length of the country. By road, the village lies just off the M55, which links the Fylde coast to the M6 motorway network, making Weeton a straightforward drive from Manchester, Liverpool and the wider North West. Blackpool Airport is a short drive away for those flying in, and Preston railway station, on the West Coast Main Line, is about a 20-minute drive or train journey. ## Best time to visit Weeton Summer (June to August) brings the best weather for exploring the Fylde coast, walking the estuary paths and visiting Blackpool's outdoor attractions, though it is also the busiest season on the coast itself. Spring and early autumn offer a quieter alternative, with the farmland around Weeton at its greenest and coastal towns far less crowded. Blackpool's famous Illuminations run from late summer into autumn (typically September to early January), drawing visitors to the coast after dark, while winter is a peaceful time to enjoy the countryside on foot, with log fires in the village's historic pub. ## Where to stay in Weeton [All hotels in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/hotels) About staying in Weeton Weeton itself has no hotels of its own, being a small village built around a railway station, a historic pub and a parish church, but its location makes it a genuinely useful base for exploring the Fylde. Within a few miles you have the full range of Blackpool's accommodation, from budget seafront guesthouses to larger chain and independent hotels, many geared towards families visiting the Pleasure Beach and Illuminations. Quieter alternatives lie in the villages around Weeton itself: Wrea Green and Kirkham both have traditional country inns offering rooms, giving a calmer, more rural stay than the coast while keeping Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and Preston within easy reach. Because Weeton sits on the Blackpool to Preston railway line and just off the M55, it works well as a low-cost, well-connected alternative to staying directly on the seafront, particularly if you are planning to explore inland Fylde villages, the Wyre estuary or Preston as well as the coast. Booking ahead is worth doing for the summer season and especially around the Blackpool Illuminations, when demand across the whole Fylde coast rises sharply. Outside those peak periods, the area around Weeton offers a good spread of options at more relaxed prices, particularly in Kirkham and along the quieter stretches of coast towards Lytham. [The Villa Express Fleetwood Road, Kirkham](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkham/hotels/the-villa-express) [The Hotel at Mill Farm Mill Farm Sports Village Coronation Way, Fleetwood Road, Kirkham](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkham/hotels/the-hotel-at-mill-farm) [Premier Inn Blackpool East M55 Jct4 Whitehills Park, Blackpool](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/hotels/premier-inn-blackpool-east-m55-jct4) [The Villa Country House Hotel Moss Side Lane, Wrea Green](https://staycation.co.uk/wrea-green/hotels/the-villa-country-house-hotel) [The Motel Ribby Hall Village Ribby Road, Kirkham](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkham/hotels/the-motel-ribby-hall-village) [Haven Marton Mere Blackpool Holiday Park Marton Mere Holiday Village, Blackpool](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/hotels/haven-marton-mere-blackpool-holiday-park) [Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel Lodge Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde](https://staycation.co.uk/poulton-le-fylde/hotels/singleton-lodge-country-house-hotel) [Village Hotel Blackpool East Park Drive, Blackpool](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/hotels/village-hotel-blackpool) ## Things to Do in Weeton [All attractions in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions) Top things to do near Weeton Weeton itself is tiny, but it sits within easy striking distance of some of Lancashire's best-loved coastal and countryside attractions. - **Blackpool Zoo** — a 32-acre zoo home to over 1,000 animals, including orangutans and wolves, around six miles from Weeton. - **Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the Tower** — the Fylde coast's biggest draw, with rides, the illuminated Tower and miles of promenade, a short drive or train ride away. - **Wyre Estuary Country Park** — a country park on the banks of the River Wyre near Thornton, good for walking and birdwatching along the estuary. - **Kirkham market and St Michael's Church** — Kirkham's Thursday street market and 12th-century parish church give the neighbouring town plenty of character, along with independent shops and cafés. - **Wrea Green** — a picture-postcard Fylde village a few miles south, built around a large village green with a duck pond known locally as 'the dub'. - **Fleetwood and Knott End ferry** — the historic fishing port at the mouth of the Wyre, with its three lighthouses and a foot ferry across the estuary to Knott End. - **Lytham St Annes seafront and windmill** — a genteel stretch of coast to the south with a well-known windmill, green and traditional seaside charm. [Ribby Hall ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/ribby-hall) [Pumpkin Picking at Ridgeway Farm ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-ridgeway-farm) [Ridgeway Farm Blackpool ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/ridgeway-farm-blackpool) [Blackpool Beach ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/blackpool-beach) [Blackpool Pleasure Beach ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/blackpool-pleasure-beach) [Blackpool Tower Top ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/blackpool-tower-top) [Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon Blackpool ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/wacky-warehouse-air-balloon-blackpool) [Ramp City ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/attractions/ramp-city) ## Where to Eat in Weeton [All restaurants in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants) Food and drink near Weeton The village's one pub, the Eagle at Weeton (formerly the Eagle and Child), is a genuinely historic inn dating back to 1585, named after the family crest of the local Stanley (Lord Derby) family; it is said that Oliver Cromwell once stayed there, and its 1755 mounting steps still stand outside. For a wider choice, Kirkham's market town centre has cafés, takeaways and pubs including long-standing local favourites, while the Fylde coast towns of Lytham, St Annes and Blackpool offer everything from traditional fish and chip shops to more contemporary dining. [Thryv Wellness Studio ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/thryv-wellness-studio) [Ashiana ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/ashiana) [Staining Golf Course ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/staining-golf-course) [World Horse Welfare ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/world-horse-welfare) [KFC- Mill Farm Sports Village ⭐ 3.3](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/kfc-mill-farm-sports-village) [Buraq Express Limited ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/buraq-express-limited) [Orathai Restaurant ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/orathai-restaurant) [Dizzy Ducks Tea Rooms ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/restaurants/dizzy-ducks-tea-rooms) ## Attractions Near Weeton [All attractions in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Weeton. [2 mi Ribby Hall Wrea Green · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/wrea-green/attractions/ribby-hall) [2 mi Pumpkin Picking at Ridgeway Farm Blackpool · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-ridgeway-farm) [2 mi Ridgeway Farm Blackpool Blackpool · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/ridgeway-farm-blackpool) [3 mi Blackpool Beach Blackpool · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/blackpool-beach) [3 mi Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/blackpool-pleasure-beach) [3 mi Blackpool Tower Top Blackpool · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/blackpool-tower-top) [3 mi Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon Blackpool Blackpool · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/wacky-warehouse-air-balloon-blackpool) [3 mi Ramp City Blackpool · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/attractions/ramp-city) ## Camping in Weeton [All campsites in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/camping) About camping in Weeton There are no campsites in Weeton village itself, but the surrounding Fylde countryside and coast are well served by touring caravan and camping parks, particularly around Blackpool, Fleetwood and the Wyre estuary. As with anywhere in England, wild camping is not legally permitted without the landowner's explicit permission, so pitching up on farmland or open countryside around Weeton without asking first should be avoided; instead, look to the area's established caravan and camping parks, many of which welcome tents as well as tourers and motorhomes. The flat, low-lying terrain of the Fylde means sites here tend to be sheltered from the hills but exposed to coastal winds, so a sturdy tent and decent pegs are worth bringing if you are staying near the coast rather than further inland around Weeton and Kirkham. The Wyre estuary and the country park at Thornton offer some of the more scenic, nature-focused settings for a camping trip in the area, away from the busier seafront sites nearer Blackpool itself. Summer remains the most popular and reliable season for camping here, with long daylight hours for walking the estuary paths and visiting the coast, though many sites also open through spring and early autumn when the countryside is quieter and pitches easier to come by. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor feel, a handful of glamping options — camping pods, static caravans and similar — are available across the wider Fylde coast area, offering a more comfortable alternative to a traditional tent while still making the most of this quiet corner of Lancashire. [Ream Hills Holiday Park ⭐ 4.4 · from £38/night](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/camping/ream-hills-holiday-park) [Cliftons Farm Certificated Location ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/cliftons-farm-certificated-location) [Primrose Bank Caravan Park ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/primrose-bank-caravan-park) [Little Orchard Caravan Park ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/little-orchard-caravan-park) [Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping ⭐ 4.7 · from £60/night](https://staycation.co.uk/preston/camping/stanley-villa-farm-fishing-and-camping) [Jalna Caravan and Camping ⭐ 4.6 · from £23/night](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkham/camping/jalna-caravan-and-camping) [Charoland Farm Caravan Site ⭐ 4.8 · from £54/night](https://staycation.co.uk/preston/camping/charoland-farm-caravan-site) [Todderstaffe Hall Farm Certificated Location ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/todderstaffe-hall-farm-certificated-location) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Weeton [All cottages in Weeton →](https://staycation.co.uk/weeton/cottages) [🏡Cottage The Farmhouse at Ream Hills 6 bed · sleeps 17](https://staycation.co.uk/fylde/cottages/the-farmhouse-at-ream-hills-uk41522) [🏡Cottage Greenbank Farm 2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £862](https://staycation.co.uk/fylde/cottages/greenbank-farm-uk35971) [Hardhorn Breaks -The Shippon 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483](https://staycation.co.uk/wyre/cottages/hardhorn-breaks-the-shippon-uk36524) [Hardhorn Breaks 3 cottages · from £413](https://staycation.co.uk/wyre/cottages/hardhorn-breaks-the-barn-uk36527) [Swans Rest 3 cottages · from £513](https://staycation.co.uk/fylde/cottages/swans-rest-quail-cottage-uk50659) [🏡Cottage Highcross 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373](https://staycation.co.uk/wyre/cottages/highcross-ukc2254) [🏡Cottage Castlebar 6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,726](https://staycation.co.uk/fylde/cottages/castlebar-ukc265) [🏡Cottage Hoole Summer House 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £901](https://staycation.co.uk/fylde/cottages/hoole-summer-house-uk36356) ### 🏨 Find Hotels in Weeton Search hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com. 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