Lytham
Lytham Green offers fantastic views over the Ribble Estuary to Southport and North Wales. Leafy Lytham features the iconic historic windmill on the Green, the Grade One listed Georgian Lytham Hall set in 78 acres of mature parkland, beautiful Green Flag award winning parks and gardens and stunning golf courses. You’re never far away from a wide choice of excellent quality places to eat and boutique shops and there’s a busy year round events programme including the annual Club Day, the popular summer Lytham Festival and the Lytham 1940s Weekend to name but a few.
Lytham is a beautiful coastal town which is truly one of the gems of the North West. With its promenade and Green, spectacular gardens, huge selection of stylish restaurants, and a unique collection of speciality outlets and boutique shops such as Stringers, it really has something on offer all year round.
The towns historic windmill, located on the Green is just a glimpse of the town’s heritage, which lies within Lytham. This signature building now holds a wonderfully illustrated exhibition of the town’s history as well as being home to a seasonal tourist information desk.
Built between 1752 and 1764 and described as ‘the finest Georgian house in Lancashire’ – the Grade One Lytham Hall (pictured above) with a fascinating history of the Clifton family can be found a short distance from the town centre. There’s seventy eight acres of mature grounds surrounding the Hall, a busy events calendar, a garden hub, gift shops and also a very popular tea room and wedding venue.
The 450 seat Lowther Pavilion is a cultural hub in the area and regularly hosts touring shows, plays, comedy, cinema and musicals throughout the year. Take some time to explore the mature Green Flag award winning Lowther Gardens – perfect for a relaxing stroll, coffee, ice cream, bowling, crazy golf or to just watch the world go by. Introduced in 2022 – Padel Tennis!
In the summer, the Lytham Festival takes place on the Green and various venues throughout the town and has in recent years welcomed headliners such as Bryan Adams, Olly Murs, Status Quo, Tom Jones, Noel Gallagher and Madness. In 2023, the Festival welcomed Lionel Richie, Sting, Blondie, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Jamiroquai, George Ezra and many more. There’s also the very popular Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend in August which attracts an estimated 40,000 visitors to the town.
The town is on the banks of the Ribble Estuary and is a site of special scientific interest. Up to a quarter of a million wading birds may be present at once and millions pass through the estuary every year. The area is important globally for its winter season flocks and as a stopping place for birds during migration. Pop into the nearby RSPB Ribble Discovery Centre at Fairhaven Lake to find out more.
Art and heritage has an important role within the area. Visit the Lytham Heritage Centre and experience exhibitions of local amateur works including very unique interpretations of the local surroundings. The town’s reputation for its wide range of boutique shops, plus larger stores such as Stringers, quality eateries remains high. In the centre of the town, Clifton Square is the perfect setting to relax, have a coffee or people watch. In the summer, there’s the popular music festival – the Lytham Festival, as well as the 1940s Wartime Weekend, which both attract tens of thousands of visitors to the area.
For even more about what’s going on, click HERE to see the Lytham Life and Style website which also has a great deal of information about upcoming events and things to do and places to see or contact Denize direct on 07927 441 576