Fylde is a local government district and borough in Lancashire, encompassing the coastal town of Lytham St Annes, the market town of Kirkham, and numerous villages within the Fylde plain between Blackpool and Preston. This affluent coastal district features some of Lancashire's most desirable residential areas, sandy beaches, and the famous Royal Lytham St Annes golf course. The climate is maritime with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and fresh sea breezes typical of the Lancashire coast. Culturally, Fylde maintains strong identity with Lytham St Annes as one of the UK's most elegant seaside towns, featuring its Victorian pier, windmill, and the Royal Lytham St Annes Golf Club (one of the Open Championship's regular venues, among the world's most prestigious courses). The area preserves important heritage including Lytham Hall (Georgian country house), St Annes's distinctive pier and promenade architecture, and the historic village character of Lytham with its boutique shops and cafes. Kirkham retains its market town character with its historic streets and annual events while the villages of Wrea Green, Freckleton, and Elswick feature traditional Fylde character with village greens and country pubs. The district's coastline offers sandy beaches and dunes including the Ribble estuary nature reserves providing important bird habitat. Lytham's annual Lytham Festival attracts major music acts while the area's reputation for high quality of life makes it desirable for professionals, retirees, and families. Boundary GIS data for Fylde Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting coastal management, golf tourism development (particularly at Royal Lytham), and preservation of the unique character of Lytham St Annes and Fylde villages.

📍 Administrative boundary of fylde local authority district

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