Charles Alexander Short Stay’s guidebook for Lytham & St Annes
Charles Alexander Short Stay
Charles Alexander Short Stay’s guidebook for Lytham & St Annes
Sightseeing
Miles upon miles of sandy beaches, perfect for families to laze away the day!
26 locals recommend
St Anne's Beach
Beach RoadMiles upon miles of sandy beaches, perfect for families to laze away the day!
This Victorian windmill is a local favourite and the perfect place for a stroll. It's one of many landmarks in Lytham and although it's not in use, it's a must for a family selfie
29 locals recommend
Lytham Windmill
Lytham GreenThis Victorian windmill is a local favourite and the perfect place for a stroll. It's one of many landmarks in Lytham and although it's not in use, it's a must for a family selfie
Set in 80 acres of glorious parkland, Lytham Hall and its grounds are a gem in the crown of the Fylde coast. The Hall itself has been described as the finest Georgian home in the county and hosts tours every day. But it’s the grounds where you can get carried away as there is a pets corner and vegetable and garden hub to explore, statues to explore and a brilliant cafe to enjoy home-made food. The grounds are free to explore with car parking starting at just £1.
47 locals recommend
Lytham Hall
Ballam RoadSet in 80 acres of glorious parkland, Lytham Hall and its grounds are a gem in the crown of the Fylde coast. The Hall itself has been described as the finest Georgian home in the county and hosts tours every day. But it’s the grounds where you can get carried away as there is a pets corner and vegetable and garden hub to explore, statues to explore and a brilliant cafe to enjoy home-made food. The grounds are free to explore with car parking starting at just £1.
Following a multi-million pound investment, the Fairhaven area of the Fylde has become a magnet for day trippers over an uncertain summer. A new mile-long walkway between the lake and Lytham Green - called Church Scar - is fantastic and gives amazing views of the Granny’s Bay beauty spot. The Lake itself also boasts a new sea wall defence completed this year, the Spitfire memorial monument and its north end, a brand new brilliant crazy golf course, two adventure playgrounds, a wildlife reserve where thousands of migrating birds can be seen and a cafe.
37 locals recommend
Fairhaven Lake
Inner PromenadeFollowing a multi-million pound investment, the Fairhaven area of the Fylde has become a magnet for day trippers over an uncertain summer. A new mile-long walkway between the lake and Lytham Green - called Church Scar - is fantastic and gives amazing views of the Granny’s Bay beauty spot. The Lake itself also boasts a new sea wall defence completed this year, the Spitfire memorial monument and its north end, a brand new brilliant crazy golf course, two adventure playgrounds, a wildlife reserve where thousands of migrating birds can be seen and a cafe.
The perfect place for a stroll for families, with gorgeous gardens, wonderful waterfalls, arcades, a children’s play area, a train and The Island entertainment complex, St Annes Promenade is a great place to spend a few hours with your family.
St Annes Promenade Fountain
43 South PromenadeThe perfect place for a stroll for families, with gorgeous gardens, wonderful waterfalls, arcades, a children’s play area, a train and The Island entertainment complex, St Annes Promenade is a great place to spend a few hours with your family.
Food scene
Hundreds of acres of green space, complete with a kid's play area, bowling green, skate park and the excellent Pavilion cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
Ashton Gardens
Clifton Drive NorthHundreds of acres of green space, complete with a kid's play area, bowling green, skate park and the excellent Pavilion cafe with indoor and outdoor seating.
"Leafy" Lytham is a wonderful, vibrant town, south of St Annes which has the Green on the river side facing Southport and is a great place for a stroll. There are loads of top-class restaurants, bars and cafes along Clifton Street and the "Piazza" is a popular meeting place for people.
28 locals recommend
Lytham
"Leafy" Lytham is a wonderful, vibrant town, south of St Annes which has the Green on the river side facing Southport and is a great place for a stroll. There are loads of top-class restaurants, bars and cafes along Clifton Street and the "Piazza" is a popular meeting place for people.
St Annes has an eclectic mix of superb coffee shops, boutique shops and a Square full of great shops, restaurants and pubs and bars. Home to the beach, miles and miles of sand to explore!
11 locals recommend
Saint Anne's on the Sea
St Annes has an eclectic mix of superb coffee shops, boutique shops and a Square full of great shops, restaurants and pubs and bars. Home to the beach, miles and miles of sand to explore!
City/town information
From the tranquility of Ashton Gardens to the miles of coast stretching from Lytham Green right up to the start of Blackpool’s South Shore.
There’s four (yes, FOUR) world class golf courses within a few miles of each other - one of the only places in the world where these “links” courses can be found.
The Open has been played here many times in the past at Royal Lytham & St Annes, and its qualifying rounds take place at The Old Links, Fairhaven and Green Drive.
St Annes is also home to a number of unique events, including in its Carnival at the start of July, through to a music and arts festival in August and culminating in the International Kite Festival in September - attended by thousands every year.
50 locals recommend
Lytham St Annes
From the tranquility of Ashton Gardens to the miles of coast stretching from Lytham Green right up to the start of Blackpool’s South Shore.
There’s four (yes, FOUR) world class golf courses within a few miles of each other - one of the only places in the world where these “links” courses can be found.
The Open has been played here many times in the past at Royal Lytham & St Annes, and its qualifying rounds take place at The Old Links, Fairhaven and Green Drive.
St Annes is also home to a number of unique events, including in its Carnival at the start of July, through to a music and arts festival in August and culminating in the International Kite Festival in September - attended by thousands every year.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transport is very good across the Fylde coast
From trams to taxis, buses to black cabs, there is a plethora of public transport available for getting from A to B on the Fylde.
Don't miss
Blackpool attractions
Just a short drive or bus ride and a few tram stops are amazing attractions in Blackpool. From the Pleasure Beach to the Zoo, three amazing piers, theatres and the night life, there is something for everyone. Best to book in advance for the attractions though, it can get VERY busy.