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Lytham
St Annes
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.
PLEASURELAND
A
leisure and entertainment complex offering many entertainments
for children and adults. Lytham Golf Course is a full 18 hole
course with clubhouse and hire facilities. See Main
Entry.
LYTHAM'S TOY & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM
NOW
CLOSED
373 Clifton Drive North, Lytham (on the A584).
Telephone: 01253-713705.
Set in one of St Annes famous period buildings, the Museum has
5 rooms of toys and teddies, with over 300 dolls and a collection
of doll's houses, as well as model "Dinky" cars, Meccano, books,
old prams, games and pedal cars. Open Summer : May-Oct, 11.00am-5.00pm
(closed Tuesdays); winter : Sundays only.
Located
on the A584 of the Fylde coast of Lancashire, Lytham is approached
as Blackpool. From Manchester, take the M602 motorway at Salford-Eccles,
and join the M6 motorway north as you approach Warrington, signposted
for Preston. Follow the M6 to Blackpool turnoff, and onto the
M55 motorway. Turn off south for Lytham when signposted before
entering Blackpool. Total travel time by car from Manchester
as for Blackpool - about 1 hour.
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Donkey rides
on the beach in summertime
Pleasureland
St Annes Pier
Kiddies Paddling
Pool and the Bandstand
A distinctive
local landmark
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