Lytham

Lytham is a former fishing village, transformed recently into one of the most attractive shopping towns on the Fylde coast. Its tree-lined streets are filled with pavement cafes and a wealth of speciality shops, from traditional cheese and fish dealers to modern clothing outlets. The centre of Lytham boasts the new, mosaic floored "Piazza", where visitors can sit and soak up an almost continental atmosphere.

New attractions like this add to the existing array of magnificently preserved buildings, dating back as far as the 16th Century. The most notable example of these is Lytham Windmill, built in 1805, and in use until a fire in 1919, but now beautifully restored and converted into
a museum. Others include Lytham Hall, a Grade I listed building built around 1606. This was the home of the Clifton family, who built most of the town of Lytham.

St.Annes-on-Sea

St. Annes is a seaside holiday resort built alongside Blackpool, but offering a different style of atmosphere and a much more relaxed feel than its often brash neighbour. The offers a great deal of attractions for both young and old, from its cinemas, pubs and clubs to the beautiful Ashton Gardens and landscaped gardens along the promenade.

The sea-front is lined with hotels and guest houses, which all offer superb views across the sea. Further along the front in both directions are rolling sand-dunes which reach to Lytham in the south and Blackpool in the north.

All in all Lytham & St. Annes combine to present a wealth of choice to the tourist, and offer the perfect base from which to vist the Fylde coast's many other attractions.