LYTHAM, ST ANNES AND RURAL FYLDE ENJOY, EXPLORE, ESCAPE

LYTHAM FESTIVAL LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Wed 18 th - Sun 22 nd July 2018 Five days of fantastic music, food and culture brought to Lytham Green with headliners STEPS, George Ezra, Pete Tong, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Il Divo. Collabro and Beatlemania will be appearing at the Lowther Pavilion on Monday/Tuesday. Tickets available from www.lythamfestival.com or pop into the Tourist Information Centre at St Anne s Town Hall (FY8 1LW) Where: Lytham Green, East Beach, Lytham, FY8 5LD facebook.com/lythamfestival @LythamFestival @LythamFestival 3

ST ANNES INTERNATIONAL Fri 31 st August to Sun 2 nd September 2018 Two days of spectacular kite flying on St Anne s beach with kite teams from all over the UK and even the Al-Farsi kite team from Kuwait. There are giant inflatable kites, bouncy castles, donkey rides, live music, a Teddy parachute drop and much more, including a new interactive gallery and art fair PROMENART. Friday 31st August sees an evening illuminated kite display! More information www.stanneskitefestival.co.uk Where: St Annes Sea Front, Lancashire, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 1NW This event is weather dependant and the schedule may be subject to change. @stanneskitefest KITE FESTIVAL 4

LYTHAM 1940s WARTIME WEEKEND Sat 18 th to Sun 19 th August 2018 Taking place on Lytham Green and around the town, relive the wartime period with entertainment, spectacular battle reenactments, historic vehicle displays, aircraft, vintage stalls and so much more at this free event! On the evening of Friday 17 th August there s Leafy Blinders (charge applies) and on Saturday 18 th August, there s Kalamazoo Dance Band (charge applies). More Information - visit the Facebook Page or Tel: 01253 658443 Where: facebook.com/lythamwartime www.discoverfylde.co.uk/lytham1940s 7

RICOH WOMEN S BRITISH OPEN GOLF Thurs 2 nd to Sun 5 th August 2018 Taking place at Royal Lytham & St Anne s Golf Club from August 2 nd to 5 th, this world class tournament returns to the Fylde Coast for the fifth time and brings visitors and spectators from all over the world. The Championship was last played there in 2009 when Catriona Matthew famously became the first Scottish woman to clinch a Major title, remarkably only 11 weeks after giving birth to her second daughter. Where: Royal Lytham & St.Annes Gold Club, Links Gate, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 3LQ #RWBO 8

LYTHAM HALL LYTHAM The Finest Georgian House in Lancashire Set in 78 acres of wooded parkland on the edge of Lytham town centre, you will find a splendid Georgian Country House opened in 1764. Enjoy a guided tour of the house, explore the grounds, enjoy some refreshments at the popular tea room or visit for one of the many events that take place throughout the year. More information www.lythamhall.org.uk or Tel: 01253 736652 Where: Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4JX facebook.com/lythamhall @LythamHall 10

THE LOWTHER PAVILION LYTHAM Fylde s Cultural Hub of Community Entertainment The Lowther Pavilion has a seated capacity for 450 (standing over 800) and has year round calendar of shows, stand up comedy and musicals. It is also a popular event and function venue and offers a cinema programme. If you re visiting the adjacent Lowther Gardens, pop in for a cuppa at the popular café or check out what s coming up at the Box Office. Why not support the friends of the Lowther who fund raise to ensure the future of the venue? More information at www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk or Tel: 01253 794221or Email: boxoffice@lowtherpavilion.co.uk Where: Lowther Gardens, Lowther Terrace, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5QQ @LowtherTheatre 13

LYTHAM WINDMILL AND LIFEBOAT MUSEUM Lytham s best known landmark Located on Lytham Green, one of the town s best known landmarks has displays and exhibitions over five floors including a history of the Clifton Family, a history of mills and milling and a full size lifeboat from 1901. Free entry (donations welcome). More information www.lythamwindmill.co.uk Where: Lytham Windmill Museum, Lytham Green, East Beach, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5LD 14

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RURAL FYLDE Pretty villages and towns Rural Fylde has many little villages, tea shops, country lanes and quality places to eat, yet is only a short drive from the coast, the motorway or Blackpool and Preston. Why not visit The Ship in Elswick, Ribby Hall, The Miller Arms, The Cartford Inn, Glasform or The Birley Arms to name a few? The historic market town of Kirkham appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name of Chicheham. These days there are a good range of shops and places to eat such as Escape Café, Book Bean & Ice Cream and a regular market on Thursdays. For more information follow @kirkhamtown on twitter. For the more adventurous, the Blackpool Wake Park in Weeton has a 10 acre lake for wakeboarding, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and open water swimming. 17

RURAL FYLDE WREA GREEN Home of Lancashire s best kept village. Wrea Green is a small village lying about 2 miles to the west of Kirkham and is the largest village in Lancashire including a large duck pond, known to locals as the dub which is home to a population of well fed ducks. In summer relax and watch a game of cricket or have a picnic in this fantastic village setting. You can eat at the Villa Hotel, Orathai Restaurant, The Grapes, Dizzy Ducks or the Wrea Green Institute. More Information at www.wreagreen.com @WreaGreen 18

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK BARS, RESTAURANTS & CAFES From stylish restaurants to country inns, tea rooms and cafes, you ll find plenty of quality places to eat offering locally sourced produce, highlighting Lancashire fayre. Find out more places to eat and drink at www.discoverfylde.co.uk Highlights include: The Cartford Inn 01995 670166 Anatolia Turkish Cuisine 01253 788515 Tiggis 01253 714714 Gusto 01253 737001 Spago 01253 797420 Vinyl Groove Cafe 07739 423769 Vanilla Artisan Bakery 07931 974902 The Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Ribby Hall 01772 671155 Capri Grand Cafe and Bar 01253 735034 The Bedford Hotel 01253 724636 Farina and Co. 01253 730053 The Villa Wrea Green 01772 804040 The Deacon 01253 732529 Lytham Hall Tea Room 01253 736675 The Blackbird Tea and Coffee House 01253 283710 Escape Café 01772 687857 Bosco 01253 733799 The Ship at Elswick 01995 672777 Lorenzo s 01772 632308 The Black Sheep Tea Room 01253 731734 21

RELAX, UNWIND AND SPOIL YOURSELF RECHARGE AND RE-SET! Spend the day at Ribby Hall at the multi award winning Spa Hotel where you can choose from a wide range of packages for some time out. The Dalmeny Spa in St Annes has health and wellbeing facilities open to non-residents, or for a delicious afternoon tea, head to the Grand Hotel, The Glendower Hotel in St Annes or the Villa Hotel in Wrea Green. Highlights include: The Spa Hotel, Ribby Hall 0800 085 1717 Clifton Park Hotel 01253 725801 Dalmeny Resort Hotel 01253 712236 Grand Hotel Lytham St. Annes 01253 643424 Staining Lodge Golf Course 01253 891336 The Villa Hotel 01772 804040 To find out more, visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk 22

ON TWO WHEELS OR ON FOOT EXPLORE THE AREA Walking & Cycling The area has a good network of country lanes, flat coastal promenade, footpaths and bridleways and there are two Sustrans cycle routes (Route 62 and Route 90) passing through the area. There are many country pubs easily accessible on two wheels to soothe those tired feet! Nordic walking is becoming a regular pastime in the area and you may see groups on the beach at St Anne s with their walking poles. Other popular local walking routes include Warton Bank to Lytham and for a bracing walk along the estuary and marshland, Naze Point offers spectacular open views. 25

STAY A WHILE PLACES TO STAY Hotels, Guest Houses & Apartments With an enviable choice of award winning hotels, country inns, self-catering apartments, holiday parks and welcoming bed and breakfasts, you re spoilt for choice for a sleepover, short stay or holiday. Look for star ratings or you may wish to refer to review sites such as Trip Advisor. Always book direct with the establishment for the best available rates. Highlights include: The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston 01995 670166 Paramount Apartments, St Anne s 01253 729001 Mode Hotel, St Anne s 01253 713535 The Birley Arms, Warton 01772 679988 The Grand Hotel, St Anne s 01253 643424 The Villa, Wrea Green 01772 804040 Dalmeny Resort Hotel, St Anne s 01253 712236 Ribby Hall Spa Hotel 0800 085 1717 Clifton Arms Hotel, Lytham 01253 739898 Howarth House, St Anne s 01253 725622 Bedford Hotel, St Annes 01253 724636 The Claremont, St Anne s 01253 723488 The Rooms, Lytham 01253 736000 The Breverton, St Anne s 01253 726179 St Annes Beach Apartments 01253 789332 Little Orchard Caravan Park, Weeton 01253 836658 For other places to stay visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk 26

THE FYLDE GALLERY BOOTHS, LYTHAM Unique and beautiful Located on the first floor of Booths in Lytham, the free to visit Fylde Gallery has a changing schedule of exhibitions throughout the year and is a great way to spend an hour or two enjoying the excellent works on display. There is an adjacent popular café too. Where: Booths Supermarket, Haven Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5EG Open daily, lift available to first floor. Free parking for up to 3 hours. 28

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GOLFING AROUND FYLDE Tee off... Fylde is home to five enviable golf courses, including Royal Lytham & St Annes, which is one of the most renowned in the world. Fairhaven Golf Course, Lytham Green Drive, Staining Lodge and St Anne s Old Links each offer a different challenge and are extremely popular with visiting golfers. In 2018 we welcome the Ricoh Women s British Open August 2nd to 5th to Royal Lytham St.Anne s which attracts players and spectators from all over the world. Where: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club 01253 724206 Fairhaven Golf Club 01253 736741 Lytham Green Drive Golf Club 01253 737390 Staining Lodge Golf Course 01253 891336 St Annes Old Links Golf Club 01253 723597 St Annes Mini Links 01253 782134 31

PLAYTIME TIME TO UNWIND Enjoy some rest and relaxation at the seaside and hire a luxury beach hut for the day, make a sandcastle or two, play a round of golf, visit the pier, explore the sand dunes, the wide open beaches or visit the Lytham St Annes Spitfire memorial located at Fairhaven Lake. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the parks with the sound of a brass band. Here s a few ideas: St Anne s Beach and Pier Mini Links Golf Course, St Annes Fairhaven Lake Lytham Green Sand dunes from Starr Gate to St Annes Lowther Pavilion, Lytham Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields Ashton Gardens, St Annes-on-the-sea Award winning St Annes Beach Huts Promenade Gardens, St Annes-on-the-Sea 32

WHAT S ON... Stay posted... Throughout the year, the area plays host to a wide range of music, sporting, historical, arts and cultural events attracting visitors from all over the world. In 2018 enjoy: Lytham Festival Kirkfest Historic Vehicle Rallies Heritage Open Days St Annes Music & Arts Festival Penny Farm Open Day, Blackpool St Anne s Gin Festival St Annes International Kite Festival Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend St Anne s International Food Festival Ricoh Women s British Open Golf Outdoor Theatre, Lytham Hall The Fylde Country Show, Treales...and many many more! To find out more, visit www.discoverfylde.co.uk 35

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