This Grade 1 listed building is situated in almost 80 acres of mature park and woodland.

The Hall was built for the Clifton family between 1752-1763. The Estate originally consisted of 16,000 acres and the Hall was self-supporting with its own bake-house, brewery, buttery, dairy, ice-house and chapel. The family were renowned for their racehorses and had a three and a half mile race course in the grounds.

The Hall, a short walk from Lytham railway station and the square.

Pete

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Lytham Windmill Heritage 

Windmills have been a feature of the Fylde for hundreds of years.  In Fact, the Fylde is known as 'Windmill Land'.  A windmill has stood on the green in Lytham since 1805 but was later considered an eye-sore by the people who built and lived in the prestigious houses along the green.  

In 1919, a severe gale turned the sails even though they were heavily braked and the friction caused sparks which set fire to the timbers and completely gutted the interior.  The mill remained derelict until 1921 when the mill was given by the squire to the Lytham UDC.  In 1989, the mill was fully restored and opened to the public.  It is now a museum housing many interesting artefacts.  A visit to the mill  is both interesting and rewarding.

Pete

Museum Lifeboat Museum

Next to the windmill stands the Old Lifeboat House.  
This is now a museum depicting the history of the lifeboat service in Lytham.  In particular, the greatest disaster ever to have occurred in the lifeboat service, the 'Mexico Disaster' is depicted in great detail.

On 9th December 1886, the German barque, "The Mexico" ran aground off Southport in a fierce storm.  The lifeboats from Southport, Lytham and St. Annes were launched to rescue the crew if 12.  The Lytham boat rescued all 12 but the Southport boat lost all but 2 of the crew and the St. Annes boat lost its entire crew.  In all 27 perished.

In 1888, a monument was erected in St. Annes to commemorate those who were lost. (see picture).

Open 10.30am to 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. 1.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesdays in July and August.

Pete

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Lowther Pavilion

Lying next to the green in Lytham, Lowther Pavilion and gardens offer much for all ages.

My parents Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury bought the lease many years ago and subsequently re-built and swung the business around to what it is now. It was taken over when my parents retired by at the time our next door neighbor Robert whom still owns Lowther.

Many events are held there, including Club Days Crowning of the Rose Queen, The Mayors Inauguration, Operatic Society Plays, and many more . 

The gardens offer putting, tennis, children's play area and a bird aviary.  

Gill   

Fairhaven Lake

Fairhaven Lake is situated about halfway between Lytham and St. Annes and was recently featured on a holiday programme on TV.  There is a cafe, putting, bowling, tennis and boats to hire.  It is also a breading ground for aquatic birds.

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Rock Gardens at St. Annes

The rock gardens are on the promenade just south of the  swimming pool.  Well worth a visit to see the nesting swans and the water fall and pools.