So much to see & do
Being close to the sea there are a number of watersports and fishing oppurtunities on your doorstep as well as golf, horse riding, parachuting, walking and many other outdoor pursuits.
Lytham St Annes boasts a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs for you to enjoy as well as the usual attractions. You can also hop on the passenger ferry to Fleetwood, just for the journey or to explore the vast array of shops and market stalls on offer.
The Lake District
The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains, and its associations with William Wordsworth and other Lake Poets and also with Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin.
Statue of LS Lowry
The famous Lancashire artist LS Lowry, who painted ‘matchstick men and dogs’, often visited Knott End in the 1940s and 50s. The seaside town features in a number of his paintings.
His favourite spot seems to have been the top of the Ferry Slipway. He painted several depictions of people scurrying along here, in his recognisable style.
It’s fitting then that this is the position chosen in 2015 for the statue of LS Lowry.
Lancaster Castle
See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster
England’s dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle.
And now, after almost 1,000 years as an imposing and impenetrable place of penance, the castle’s magnificent John o’Gaunt gates have been swung open to unlock a veritable vault of intrigue, interest and interaction for visitors of all ages.
Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164, the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.
Stanley Park
First opened in 1926 by he 17th Earl of Derby and covers 260 acres. The park is Grade II listed and on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England. The park is designed with all main paths leading out from the circular Italian Gardens at the centre.
This leafy haven of tranquility is a must for those who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Blackpool and it's many attractions. The park is home to many wild birds including Swans, Ducks, Coots, Robins, and Herons. There are also Hedgehogs, Rats, Voles and other little creatures. The park is perfect for those wishing to walk, or just simply watch the world go by.
Lytham
Lytham has been a shopping centre since the 1870's. The market hall was built in 1848 to replace a fish market and open air market. The market hall is still there today and houses Lloyds Bank, shops, offices and restaurants and is surrounded by the memorial gardens. Most of the shops in Lytham are situated on Clifton Street, Park Street and Church Road. You'll find high street names along with independent stores selling everything from children's, ladies and men's wear to jewellery, gifts and shoes.
There's also plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs, most of which have outdoor seating where you can sit and watch the world go by. You could always grab fish and chips or a sandwich and sit in Clifton Square.
During the summer months, Lytham centre is transformed into a blooming mass of floral displays and baskets, there's even a minature windmill made from flowers.
Lowther Gardens
Situated near the green and front in Lytham, Lowther Gardens were laid out in 1873 by Lytham Squire, John Talbot Clifton and given to Lytham town in 1905. The Pavilion was added in 1921. The gardens are the oldest in Lytham St Annes and have changed over the years, tennis courts, play area, sports pavilion and toilets have all been added. The bowling greens have been improved along with the beautiful herbaceous border. The rose garden was restored in 2002 when 1100 new roses were planted.
This leafy park is a must for anyone to visit. The beautiful Lily pond with pink and white Lillies through the latter summer months, along with the beautiful landscaped gardens are full of wildlife, birds and butterflies.
