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LYTHAM, ST ANNES AND RURAL FYLDE
ENJOY, EXPLORE, ESCAPE
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LYTHAM FESTIVAL
LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wed 18th - Sun 22nd July 2018
Five days of fantastic music, food and culture brought to Lytham Green with headliners STEPS, George Ezra, Pete Tong,
Nile Rodgers & Chic and Il Divo. Collabro and Beatlemania will be appearing at the Lowther Pavilion on Monday/Tuesday.
Tickets available from www.lythamfestival.com or pop into the Tourist Information Centre at St Anne’s Town Hall (FY8 1LW)
Where:
Lytham Green, East Beach, Lytham, FY8 5LD
facebook.com/lythamfestival @LythamFestival @LythamFestival
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ST ANNES INTERNATIONAL
KITE FESTIVAL
Fri 31st August to Sun 2nd September 2018
Two days of spectacular kite flying on St Anne’s beach with kite teams from all over the UK and even the Al-Farsi kite
team from Kuwait. There are giant inflatable kites, bouncy castles, donkey rides, live music, a Teddy parachute drop and
much more, including a new interactive gallery and art fair PROMENART. Friday 31st August sees an evening
illuminated kite display! More information www.stanneskitefestival.co.uk
Where:
St Annes Sea Front, Lancashire, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 1NW
This event is weather dependant and the schedule may be subject to change.
@stanneskitefest
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LYTHAM 1940s WARTIME
WEEKEND
Sat 18th to Sun 19th August 2018
Taking place on Lytham Green and around the town, relive the wartime period with entertainment, spectacular battle re-
enactments, historic vehicle displays, aircraft, vintage stalls and so much more at this free event! On the evening of Friday
17th August there’s Leafy Blinders (charge applies) and on Saturday 18th August, there’s Kalamazoo Dance Band (charge
applies).
More Information - visit the Facebook Page or Tel: 01253 658443
Where:
facebook.com/lythamwartime www.discoverfylde.co.uk/lytham1940s
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RICOH WOMEN’S
BRITISH OPEN GOLF
Thurs 2nd to Sun 5th August 2018
Taking place at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s Golf Club from August 2nd to 5th, this world class tournament returns to
the Fylde Coast for the fifth time and brings visitors and spectators from all over the world. The Championship was
last played there in 2009 when Catriona Matthew famously became the first Scottish woman to clinch a Major title,
remarkably only 11 weeks after giving birth to her second daughter.
Where:
Royal Lytham & St.Annes Gold Club, Links Gate, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 3LQ
#RWBO
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LYTHAM HALL
LYTHAM
“The Finest Georgian House in Lancashire”
Set in 78 acres of wooded parkland on the edge of Lytham town centre, you will find a splendid Georgian Country House
opened in 1764. Enjoy a guided tour of the house, explore the grounds, enjoy some refreshments at the popular tea room
or visit for one of the many events that take place throughout the year.
More information www.lythamhall.org.uk or Tel: 01253 736652
Where:
Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4JX
facebook.com/LythamHall @LythamHall
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THE LOWTHER PAVILION
LYTHAM
Fylde’s Cultural Hub of Community Entertainment
The Lowther Pavilion has a seated capacity for 450 (standing over 800) and has year round calendar of shows, stand up
comedy and musicals. It is also a popular event and function venue and offers a cinema programme. If you’re visiting the
adjacent Lowther Gardens, pop in for a cuppa at the popular café or check out what’s coming up at the Box Office. Why
not support the friends of the Lowther who fund raise to ensure the future of the venue?
More information at www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk or Tel: 01253 794221or Email: boxoffice@lowtherpavilion.co.uk
Where:
Lowther Gardens, Lowther Terrace, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5QQ
@LowtherTheatre
13LYTHAM WINDMILL
AND LIFEBOAT MUSEUM
Lytham’s best known landmark
Located on Lytham Green, one of the town’s best known landmarks has displays and exhibitions over five floors including
a history of the Clifton Family, a history of mills and milling and a full size lifeboat from 1901.
Free entry (donations welcome).
More information www.lythamwindmill.co.uk
Where:
Lytham Windmill Museum, Lytham Green, East Beach, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5LD
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RURAL FYLDE
Pretty villages and towns
Rural Fylde has many little villages, tea shops, country lanes and quality places to eat, yet is only a short drive from the
coast, the motorway or Blackpool and Preston. Why not visit The Ship in Elswick, Ribby Hall, The Miller Arms, The
Cartford Inn, Glasform or The Birley Arms to name a few?
The historic market town of Kirkham appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name of Chicheham. These days
there are a good range of shops and places to eat such as Escape Café, Book Bean & Ice Cream and a regular market on
Thursdays. For more information follow @kirkhamtown on twitter.
For the more adventurous, the Blackpool Wake Park in Weeton has a 10 acre lake for wakeboarding, stand up paddle
boarding, kayaking and open water swimming.
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WREA GREEN
Home of Lancashire’s best kept village.
Wrea Green is a small village lying about 2 miles to the west of Kirkham and is the largest village in Lancashire including
a large duck pond, known to locals as the ‘dub’ which is home to a population of well fed ducks. In summer relax and
watch a game of cricket or have a picnic in this fantastic village setting. You can eat at the Villa Hotel, Orathai Restaurant,
The Grapes, Dizzy Ducks or the Wrea Green Institute.
More Information at www.wreagreen.com
@WreaGreen
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PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK
BARS, RESTAURANTS & CAFES
From stylish restaurants to country inns, tea rooms and cafes, you’ll find plenty of quality places to eat offering locally
sourced produce, highlighting Lancashire fayre. Find out more places to eat and drink at www.discoverfylde.co.uk
Highlights include:
The Cartford Inn 01995 670166 Farina and Co. 01253 730053
Anatolia Turkish Cuisine 01253 788515 The Villa Wrea Green 01772 804040
Tiggis 01253 714714 The Deacon 01253 732529
Gusto 01253 737001 Lytham Hall Tea Room 01253 736675
Spago 01253 797420 The Blackbird Tea and Coffee House 01253 283710
Vinyl Groove Cafe 07739 423769 Escape Café 01772 687857
Vanilla Artisan Bakery 07931 974902 Bosco 01253 733799
The Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Ribby Hall 01772 671155 The Ship at Elswick 01995 672777
Capri Grand Cafe and Bar 01253 735034 Lorenzo’s 01772 632308
The Bedford Hotel 01253 724636 The Black Sheep Tea Room 01253 731734
21RELAX, UNWIND AND SPOIL YOURSELF
RECHARGE AND RE-SET!
Spend the day at Ribby Hall at the multi award winning Spa Hotel where you can choose from a wide range of packages for
some time out. The Dalmeny Spa in St Annes has health and wellbeing facilities open to non-residents, or for a delicious
afternoon tea, head to the Grand Hotel, The Glendower Hotel in St Annes or the Villa Hotel in Wrea Green.
Highlights include:
The Spa Hotel, Ribby Hall 0800 085 1717 Grand Hotel Lytham St. Annes 01253 643424
Clifton Park Hotel 01253 725801 Staining Lodge Golf Course 01253 891336
Dalmeny Resort Hotel 01253 712236 The Villa Hotel 01772 804040
To find out more, visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk
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ON TWO WHEELS OR ON FOOT
EXPLORE THE AREA
Walking & Cycling
The area has a good network of country lanes, flat coastal promenade, footpaths and bridleways and there are two
Sustrans cycle routes (Route 62 and Route 90) passing through the area. There are many country pubs easily accessible on
two wheels to soothe those tired feet!
Nordic walking is becoming a regular pastime in the area and you may see groups on the beach at St Anne’s with their
walking poles. Other popular local walking routes include Warton Bank to Lytham and for a bracing walk along the estuary
and marshland, Naze Point offers spectacular open views.
25STAY A WHILE
PLACES TO STAY
Hotels, Guest Houses & Apartments
With an enviable choice of award winning hotels, country inns, self-catering apartments, holiday parks and welcoming
bed and breakfasts, you’re spoilt for choice for a sleepover, short stay or holiday. Look for star ratings or you may wish
to refer to review sites such as Trip Advisor. Always book direct with the establishment for the best available rates.
Highlights include:
The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston 01995 670166 Paramount Apartments, St Anne’s 01253 729001
Mode Hotel, St Anne’s 01253 713535 The Birley Arms, Warton 01772 679988
The Grand Hotel, St Anne’s 01253 643424 The Villa, Wrea Green 01772 804040
Dalmeny Resort Hotel, St Anne’s 01253 712236 Ribby Hall Spa Hotel 0800 085 1717
Clifton Arms Hotel, Lytham 01253 739898 Howarth House, St Anne’s 01253 725622
Bedford Hotel, St Annes 01253 724636 The Claremont, St Anne’s 01253 723488
The Rooms, Lytham 01253 736000 The Breverton, St Anne’s 01253 726179
St Annes Beach Apartments 01253 789332 Little Orchard Caravan Park, Weeton 01253 836658
For other places to stay visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk
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THE FYLDE GALLERY
BOOTHS, LYTHAM
Unique and beautiful
Located on the first floor of Booths in Lytham, the free to visit Fylde Gallery has a changing schedule of exhibitions
throughout the year and is a great way to spend an hour or two enjoying the excellent works on display. There is an
adjacent popular café too.
Where:
Booths Supermarket, Haven Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5EG
Open daily, lift available to first floor. Free parking for up to 3 hours.
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Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf ClubGOLFING AROUND FYLDE
Tee off...
Fylde is home to five enviable golf courses, including Royal Lytham & St Annes, which is one of the most renowned in the
world. Fairhaven Golf Course, Lytham Green Drive, Staining Lodge and St Anne’s Old Links each offer a different challenge
and are extremely popular with visiting golfers. In 2018 we welcome the Ricoh Women’s British Open August 2nd to 5th to
Royal Lytham St.Anne’s which attracts players and spectators from all over the world.
Where:
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club 01253 724206
Fairhaven Golf Club 01253 736741
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club 01253 737390
Staining Lodge Golf Course 01253 891336
St Annes Old Links Golf Club 01253 723597
St Annes Mini Links 01253 782134
31PLAYTIME
TIME TO UNWIND
Enjoy some rest and relaxation at the seaside and hire a luxury beach hut for the day, make a sandcastle or two, play a
round of golf, visit the pier, explore the sand dunes, the wide open beaches or visit the Lytham St Annes Spitfire memorial
located at Fairhaven Lake. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the parks with the sound of a brass band.
Here’s a few ideas:
St Anne’s Beach and Pier Lowther Pavilion, Lytham
Mini Links Golf Course, St Annes Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields
Fairhaven Lake Ashton Gardens, St Annes-on-the-sea
Lytham Green Award winning St Annes Beach Huts
Sand dunes from Starr Gate to St Annes Promenade Gardens, St Annes-on-the-Sea
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WHAT’S ON...
Stay posted...
Throughout the year, the area plays host to a wide range of music, sporting, historical, arts and cultural events attracting
visitors from all over the world. In 2018 enjoy:
Lytham Festival St Annes International Kite Festival
Kirkfest Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend
Historic Vehicle Rallies St Anne’s International Food Festival
Heritage Open Days Ricoh Women’s British Open Golf
St Annes Music & Arts Festival Outdoor Theatre, Lytham Hall
Penny Farm Open Day, Blackpool The Fylde Country Show, Treales
St Anne’s Gin Festival ...and many many more!
To find out more, visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk
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01253 658443
touristinformation@fylde.gov.uk
facebook.com/discoverfylde
Information correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change without notice due to reasons beyond our control.
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