What’s on in Fylde

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Paintings: Inspired by Nature and the Elements is a retrospective of Margaret King’s (b.1932) past work and includes new work that has not been exhibited before. The exhibition is a curated display of oil paintings and watercolours. King was invited to collaborate on selecting the works, her voice and vision shaping the narrative of the exhibition; a testament to her prolific career as a Sandgrown artist who cares deeply about the subjects she paints.

King’s expressive use of colour and light, and her tendency to dissolve form, results in oil paintings that prioritise sensation and emotion over detailed representation. Her
atmospheric watercolours often depict recognisable subjects such as landscapes, botanical studies, and seascapes. At the heart of King’s work is an appreciation of nature, the elements, and the connectedness of these things to our lives and locale. The exhibition includes works that reference Lytham St Annes, Blackpool and Fleetwood. Reminiscent of Turner’s later abstract paintings, King invites viewers to engage with the artwork on an intuitive and subjective level, rather than relying on a literal interpretation of the subject.

King’s work taps into the magic and mechanics of the cosmos. She celebrates the rare coastal plant that arrives on the surf, carried thousands of miles from the seabed of another land. She honours the power of the Sun, the source of life. She acknowledges the quiet beauty of a weekend walk along a shoreline. She laments the passing of time. Her paintings embody her passion for the natural world and are a gentle reminder that we are its custodians.
In response to the theme of the exhibition, the shutters in the 17th century gallery will be open for the duration of the show. Light and shadow are cast along the historic floor as the sun moves across the sky, assuming the role of an art installation, and changing our perception of the room, the artwork and the world outside.

This curated exhibition takes place in the new for 2025 Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall on the first floor of the Georgian hall. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, free to visit.

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Blackpool Illuminations are shining nightly until 4 January, 2026, as we welcome another extended season.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event – will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.

Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, pop superstar Olly Murs will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long set, completely free, before he flicks the switch to trigger six miles of Illuminations.

Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.

We will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm with performances approximately starting from 5.30pm. Full timings will be released in the coming weeks.

A selection of events at Lytham Hall this September. More information and booking link below…

The autumn exhibition y the Lytham St Annes Art Society. Free entry with donations always welcome. Please note the venue is closed Mondays.

Walk with Tourism Tim!

A three day walk of 35 / 40 miles following the district border of Fylde by Tourism Tim, who heads up the tourism team at Fylde Council. An opportunity to rediscover and newly discover some of the great places, businesses and people that Fylde has to offer. Whilst doing this, Tim will be raising monies for the Fylde Mayoral nominated charities and organisations – SSAFA (the armed forces charity), Trinity Hospice and Release International. Click on the gofundme link and every penny raised will go to a good cause.

Fundraiser by Tim Dixon : Walk with Tourism Tim

The planned schedule, which may be subject to slight change due to over estimating or under estimating the distances involved, or weather issues is as follows:

1. Beach Hub by St Annes Pier Depart 10am
2. St Annes Beach Huts
3. George Formby House (by AKS)
4. Fairhaven Prom by lake
5. Granny’s Bay
6. Church Scar prom
7. Lytham Green / Lowther Gardens
8. Lytham Windmill / lifeboat station (12 noon)
9. Lytham Golf Academy
10. Warton Bank / coastal path (if too wet go along road)
11. Freckleton village (3pm)
12. Clifton village
13. Lancaster canal

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Paintings: Inspired by Nature and the Elements is a retrospective of Margaret King’s (b.1932) past work and includes new work that has not been exhibited before. The exhibition is a curated display of oil paintings and watercolours. King was invited to collaborate on selecting the works, her voice and vision shaping the narrative of the exhibition; a testament to her prolific career as a Sandgrown artist who cares deeply about the subjects she paints.

King’s expressive use of colour and light, and her tendency to dissolve form, results in oil paintings that prioritise sensation and emotion over detailed representation. Her
atmospheric watercolours often depict recognisable subjects such as landscapes, botanical studies, and seascapes. At the heart of King’s work is an appreciation of nature, the elements, and the connectedness of these things to our lives and locale. The exhibition includes works that reference Lytham St Annes, Blackpool and Fleetwood. Reminiscent of Turner’s later abstract paintings, King invites viewers to engage with the artwork on an intuitive and subjective level, rather than relying on a literal interpretation of the subject.

King’s work taps into the magic and mechanics of the cosmos. She celebrates the rare coastal plant that arrives on the surf, carried thousands of miles from the seabed of another land. She honours the power of the Sun, the source of life. She acknowledges the quiet beauty of a weekend walk along a shoreline. She laments the passing of time. Her paintings embody her passion for the natural world and are a gentle reminder that we are its custodians.
In response to the theme of the exhibition, the shutters in the 17th century gallery will be open for the duration of the show. Light and shadow are cast along the historic floor as the sun moves across the sky, assuming the role of an art installation, and changing our perception of the room, the artwork and the world outside.

This curated exhibition takes place in the new for 2025 Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall on the first floor of the Georgian hall. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, free to visit.

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Blackpool Illuminations are shining nightly until 4 January, 2026, as we welcome another extended season.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event – will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.

Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, pop superstar Olly Murs will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long set, completely free, before he flicks the switch to trigger six miles of Illuminations.

Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.

We will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm with performances approximately starting from 5.30pm. Full timings will be released in the coming weeks.

The autumn exhibition y the Lytham St Annes Art Society. Free entry with donations always welcome. Please note the venue is closed Mondays.

Presented by the Lancashire Vehicle Club, approximately 80 to 100 vehicles will be displayed on the Promenade close to the Island complex. Vehicles arriving 9am to 11am, after which no vehicle movements. Event ends 4pm.

Above image – credit: Gregg Wolstenholme

Who is the previous owner of the beautiful Georgian building who wanders the halls late at night? Who is the lady whose screams can be heard coming from outside a bedroom window? Who are the hooded men seen in the main entranceway? Who haunts the Long Gallery? Who sits but is never seen on the sofa in the boudoir? So many questions… so many ghosts!

Join us on a very special two hour ghost tour of Lytham Hall and you will find out!

This event is for those who are 14 and over (under 18s must be accompanied by someone 18 or over) and tickets (£20 per person) must be booked in advance.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Paintings: Inspired by Nature and the Elements is a retrospective of Margaret King’s (b.1932) past work and includes new work that has not been exhibited before. The exhibition is a curated display of oil paintings and watercolours. King was invited to collaborate on selecting the works, her voice and vision shaping the narrative of the exhibition; a testament to her prolific career as a Sandgrown artist who cares deeply about the subjects she paints.

King’s expressive use of colour and light, and her tendency to dissolve form, results in oil paintings that prioritise sensation and emotion over detailed representation. Her
atmospheric watercolours often depict recognisable subjects such as landscapes, botanical studies, and seascapes. At the heart of King’s work is an appreciation of nature, the elements, and the connectedness of these things to our lives and locale. The exhibition includes works that reference Lytham St Annes, Blackpool and Fleetwood. Reminiscent of Turner’s later abstract paintings, King invites viewers to engage with the artwork on an intuitive and subjective level, rather than relying on a literal interpretation of the subject.

King’s work taps into the magic and mechanics of the cosmos. She celebrates the rare coastal plant that arrives on the surf, carried thousands of miles from the seabed of another land. She honours the power of the Sun, the source of life. She acknowledges the quiet beauty of a weekend walk along a shoreline. She laments the passing of time. Her paintings embody her passion for the natural world and are a gentle reminder that we are its custodians.
In response to the theme of the exhibition, the shutters in the 17th century gallery will be open for the duration of the show. Light and shadow are cast along the historic floor as the sun moves across the sky, assuming the role of an art installation, and changing our perception of the room, the artwork and the world outside.

This curated exhibition takes place in the new for 2025 Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall on the first floor of the Georgian hall. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, free to visit.

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Blackpool Illuminations are shining nightly until 4 January, 2026, as we welcome another extended season.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event – will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.

Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, pop superstar Olly Murs will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long set, completely free, before he flicks the switch to trigger six miles of Illuminations.

Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.

We will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm with performances approximately starting from 5.30pm. Full timings will be released in the coming weeks.

Woofers comedy club is back! Featuring some of the best comedic talents in live comedy right on your doorstep here on the Fylde Coast. Hosted by regular MC Phil Walker, you are pretty much guaranteed a great night of side-splitting fun!

Tickets £14pp

Lytham Christmas Switch On – SAVE THE DATE

Saturday 15 November 2025

(Image – Gregg Wolstenholme)

Save the Date! More details to follow…

Bringing Christmas cheer to Kirkham – Saturday 22nd November from 9am through to the evening.

(Image from Kirkham Christmas Facebook page)

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Blackpool Illuminations are shining nightly until 4 January, 2026, as we welcome another extended season.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event – will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.

Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, pop superstar Olly Murs will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long set, completely free, before he flicks the switch to trigger six miles of Illuminations.

Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.

We will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm with performances approximately starting from 5.30pm. Full timings will be released in the coming weeks.

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Blackpool Illuminations are shining nightly until 4 January, 2026, as we welcome another extended season.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event – will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.

Fresh from his UK-wide arena tour, pop superstar Olly Murs will take to the stage on Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland to deliver an hour-long set, completely free, before he flicks the switch to trigger six miles of Illuminations.

Olly will be joined by X Factor winner Louisa Johnson, plus a special ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase spotlighting some of the best local talent. Further announcements on the line-up will be announced shortly.

We will also be introducing a live screening zone on the promenade, allowing those who miss out on tickets to soak up the atmosphere and be a part of what promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm with performances approximately starting from 5.30pm. Full timings will be released in the coming weeks.

The Fylde Ice Festival is back again! After its successful visit to St Annes in 2025, this popular daylong event will return to Fylde once again and this time take place in the centre of Lytham in 2026. Come and have a go on the ice carving wall in Clifton Square, see a number of pre carved ice sculptures around town on the ice trail with themes linked to Lytham, plus watch a live carving demonstration take place in front of your very eyes with Ice experts GLACIAL ART ICE SCULPTORS

This event is funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Pictures shown below form the Fylde Ice Festival in Lytham in February 2023, Kirkham 2024 and St Annes in 2025

2026 will be the sixth time that Royal Lytham has hosted the Championship, with some of the biggest names in women’s golf having won their titles across the famed layout, including Georgia Hall (2018), Catriona Matthew (2009), Annika Sorenstam (2003) and Sherri Steinhauer, whose 2006 win was the last of her three titles.

The Captain of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Dr Mike Wilson, and the Lady Captain, Mrs Michele Hall, said: “We are delighted that this prestigious and exciting Championship is again returning to our historic links. The remarkable win by Georgia Hall in 2018 is still fresh in our minds and we look forward to hosting another outstanding Championship in 2026.”

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Georgia Hall of England kisses the trophy following her victory during the final round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on August 5, 2018 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images)

2026 will be the sixth time that Royal Lytham has hosted the Championship, with some of the biggest names in women’s golf having won their titles across the famed layout, including Georgia Hall (2018), Catriona Matthew (2009), Annika Sorenstam (2003) and Sherri Steinhauer, whose 2006 win was the last of her three titles.

The Captain of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Dr Mike Wilson, and the Lady Captain, Mrs Michele Hall, said: “We are delighted that this prestigious and exciting Championship is again returning to our historic links. The remarkable win by Georgia Hall in 2018 is still fresh in our minds and we look forward to hosting another outstanding Championship in 2026.”

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Georgia Hall of England kisses the trophy following her victory during the final round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on August 5, 2018 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images)