A leafy seaside town nestled on the north west coast of England is just a few miles away from the bright lights of Blackpool. Despite their close proximity, the Lytham is the polar opposite to its neighbouring town. Instead of a flashy tower and loud amusement park, visitors to the coastal gem will be greeted with a grand, white windmill on the Green.
Lytham’s seafront is home to the beautiful St Annes Beach which spans acres of golden sand against a traditional Victorian front, with a historic pier and numerous independent shops.
The vast space is an all-year round attraction for visitors to enjoy the fresh sea air with the vibrant town situation behind. Lytham Windmall stands tall on the Green next to the coastline, which is home to an exhibition and museum.
The landmark is ideal for history lovers, as well as a visit to the house and gardens of the historic Grade 1 listed Georgian Lytham Hall set on the edge of the town which is open year-round. Lytham Heritage Centre also boasts year-round exhibition programmes for Brits planning a trip outside of the busier summer months.
For those who are looking for an activity while on a weekend break to Lytham, one of the town’s hidden gems is its world-class golf course. Keen-golfers are able to practice their swing at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, which has hosted eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups and numerous other major tournaments.
Lytham’s town centre is also home to many independent stores for something unique to the area. The streets are lined with cafes and delicious restaurants to stop off at while walking along the coast for a refreshing drink or tasty bite.
For music lovers, a music arena is built on Lytham Green every summer where tens of thousands of visitors descend on the town for the annual music festival. In recent years Lytham has welcomed a plethora of big names such as Kylie, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Sting, Shania Twain, Madness, George Ezra and many more.
Just over 40,000 residents live in Lytham, according to the last population Census, compared to the 141,000 locals who call Blackpool home. The town’s larger neighbour also attracts an eye-watering 21.5million tourists each year, making Lytham the perfect staycation spot for those looking for a quieter break, just miles away.