The twin towns of Lytham and Saint Annes are nowadays jointly
referred to as Lytham St Annes as their separate boundaries
are virtually indistinguishable, although residents may beg
to differ, for old loyalties die hard.
Lytham
is a quieter, less commercially developed resort when compared
to its immediate northern neighbour, Blackpool, and for this
reason it is much favoured by older people and those who seek
a more peaceful seaside experience.
It
has extensive golden sands, and because the sea lies a good
way out, and the tidal race is slow and gentle, it is an ideal
place for small children, and its shoreside facilities reflect
this.
There
is a well established with a main promenade near the central
pier, where visitors may walk amongst the ornamental gardens
overlooking the sea.
The
old Victorian pier, which lies centrally on the beach has
been totally renovated in recent years, and its former elegance
has been enhanced by new facilities for refreshments, ice
cream kiosk, toilet facilities and an amusement arcade for
small children.
On
the beach one may find the traditional donkey rides which
seem to have suffered very little by the march of time.
Close
to the promenade is the famous Lytham Green and Windmill.
Lytham has an excellent shopping centre, with many quaint
shops as well as the larger stores.
There
are facilities for tennis and bowls at Lowther Gardens and
at Fairhaven Lake, there are sailing dinghies, rowing boats,
motor boats and water skiing.
St Anne's
is famous for its Golf Links, there are four championship
courses, the Royal Lytham and St. Anne's, St.Anne's Old Links,
Fairhaven and Lytham Green Drive.
Lytham
is also a good winter venue with its games arcade on the pier
with good basic café facilities on-site.
