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www.discoverfylde.co.uk 01253 658443 Photography used throughout this guide is courtesy of: [email protected] Mark Liebenberg, Sophie Wells and i-am-sean. DISCOVER Information correct at time of going to print facebook.com/discoverfylde and may be subject to change without notice due to reasons beyond our control. For up to date information, log on to @Discoverfylde www.discoverfylde.co.uk. Published 2020. Lytham Festival is celebrating its 11th year in 2020 with a fantastic line up!

The five night festival will take place in a purpose built arena on Lytham Green. In 2020 Lytham says Hello to global icon Lionel Richie, international chart topper Lewis Capaldi, pop superstars Westlife, indie giants Snow Patrol and the world’s biggest girl band Little Mix. 1st to 5th July 2020 Tickets: www.lythamfestival.com or from the Tourist Information Centre 01253 658 443

Plus, new for 2020: there’s the Lytham Proms which takes place at Lytham Hall on August 29th with headliner Russell Watson and The Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra. LYTHAM FESTIVAL

www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde Two days of spectacular kite flying on St Annes’ beach with kite teams from all over the UK and overseas in partnership with SmileFactor10. Giant inflatable kites, bouncy castles, donkey rides, live music and so much more. Friday 11th September sees an evening illuminated kite display too!

12th & 13th September 2020 ST ANNES INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Event schedule subject to weather conditions. www.discoverfylde.co.uk/kites • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde A WEEKEND OF WARTIME ENTERTAINMENT!

Taking place on Lytham Green and around the town, relive the wartime period with entertainment, spectacular battle re-enactment, historic vehicle displays, static aircraft, vintage stalls and so much more at this free event! There are also many evening events taking place around Lytham. Car parking available (fee applies). More information visit the Facebook page: Lythamwartime or telephone: 01253 658 443 15th August – 16th August 2020 www.discoverfylde.co.uk/lytham1940s • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde John Lydon

Martin Kemp Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel The Ultimate Back to the 80’s DJ Set

YEAR ROUND LOWTHERENTERTAINMENT AT

7 December 2020 PAVILION — to — 30 December 2020

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 dog friendly café where there’s a wide variety of tasty home-made cakes and refreshments or check out what’s coming up at the Box Office. Why not support the friends of the Lowther who fundraise to ensure the future of the venue? Leisure Venue More information at www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk or telephone: 01253 794221 of the Year 2019 or email: [email protected] www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde FAIRHAVEN LAKE

Located between Lytham and St Anne’s you’ll find Fantastic events including: Sunday 24th May 11am to 4pm, Fairhaven Lake Fairhaven Open Day Come and join us for a full day of fun activities and – a popular near 50 acre location for boating, bird watching exploring the grounds, tennis and mini golf, and so what Fairhaven has to offer. much more. Call into the RSPB Ribble Discovery Visitor Centre Sunday 28th June 1pm to 3pm, on your walk around the lake, enjoy a stop off at the café and Sandcastle Showdown! visit the Spitfire memorial. There’s a packed year round event Bring the family down to the beach at Fairhaven to programme too – follow on Twitter @Fairhavenhlf. enter our sandcastle competition. Sunday 19th July 11am to 4pm, The Big Picnic The Friends of Fairhaven Lake will be NEW hosting their second Big Picnic event FOR 2020 celebrating all the fun of the seaside. Adventure Play area AND COMING SOON NEW Adventure Golf

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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 Eagle at Weeton, The Ship in Freckleton, The Cartford Inn, Glasform, Ribby Hall or the Ship in Elswick to name but 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.

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. Stay at Ribby Hall Village. You can eat at the Villa Hotel, Orathai Restaurant, The Grapes, Dizzy Ducks or the Wrea Green Institute.

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1 Miller Arms, Singleton Tel: 01253 882668 an independently owned pub and restaurant 5 set in a beautiful location providing quality locally sourced ingredients. CARTFORD INN 2 Singleton Lodge EAGLE AT WEETON Tel: 01253 883854 29 intimate Georgian country house hotel in an SINGLETON LODGE 16 The Fairfield Arms, idyllic setting of 5 acres of beautiful parkland. Greenhalgh Ideal for a get away from it all break, an evening 22 meal or a Sunday lunch. Tel: 01772 804030 Quality pub dining for all the family. 3 Singleton Maize Maze (Seasonal) 2 17 The Eagle at Weeton Tel: 01253 895154 3 rated as one of the major mazes in the 13 GLASFORM Tel: 01253 542141 North West – annually changing and Dating back to 1585, the newly developed uniquely designed. 1 Singleton 140 seater village pub has open fireplaces, 4 Tel: 01253 893020 children’s play area, landscaped grounds World Horse Welfare, Bespoke original and sources its produce locally. Penny Farm hand-made glass collectables, 18 Newton Hall Holiday Park, Tel: 01253 766983 glass lighting products, Staining Indoor stables, home to around 65 horses. 19 or architectural glass, Enjoy afternoon tea in the Penny Farm Tel: 01253 879911 SINGLETON MAIZE MAZE Demonstrations can be a large range of holiday accommodation Coffee Shop. 18 pre-booked. 5 offering the best of both worlds; action Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston 23 packed family fun or a quiet relaxing break. Tel: 01995 670166 19 Newton Arms, Normoss Originally a 17th Century coaching inn at the historic crossing of the River Wyre, the 14 Tel: 01253 397296 Cartford Inn is a multi-award winning pub, everything you'd expect from a traditional 27 12 local pub – but with a bit of added sizzle. restaurant and boutique hotel. 11 15 On site delicatessen – Taste Of The Inn. 20 The Derby Arms, Treales 6 Orathai Restaurant, Wrea Green Tel: 01772 683705 Tel: 01772 671478 16 PENNY FARM 17 21 AFC Fylde, Wesham 7 Villa Country House Hotel, 26 Tel: 01772 682593 Wrea Green Mill Farm Stadium, Bradley’s Sports Bar Tel: 01772 804040 21 and much more. Originating from an impressive 19th century WREA GREEN 22 Glasform, Singleton. gentleman's residence enjoying recent Tel: 01253 893020 extensive refurbishment. Ideal for leisure and 23 business visitors. 28 Four Seasons Fisheries 8 Grapes Hotel, Wrea Green 20 & Café, Staining Tel: 01772 682927 4 Tel: 07870 180022 delightful 19th century country pub in the the North West’s premier day ticket fishery. picturesque Lancashire village of Wrea Green 6 10 All three lakes are stocked with only the finest, overlooking the village green and duck pond. 30 home grown British fish. 9 9 Fully licensed Four Seasons Café. Dizzy Ducks, Wrea Green 8 24 Tel: 01772 468675 Dobbies Garden World, Clifton delightful Tea Rooms with good 7 Tel: 01772 683844 wholesome Lancashire home cooking. 25 Lytham Golf Academy, Warton 10 Ribby Hall, Wrea Green 24 Tel: 01772 631520 Tel: 01772 671111 Golf Coaching Academy, Golf Superstore Holiday Park with spacious and luxurious and floodlit Driving Range. self-catering cottages and Spa Hotel situated in more than 100 acres of stunning landscaped 26 Ream Hills Caravan Park, grounds with indoor and outdoor activities. Weeton 11 Café Whitmore, Greenhalgh Tel: 01253 836587 Tel: 01253 836224 Touring Park, holiday lodges and wake park sit in the spacious and well presented indoor 27 Staining Lodge Golf Course, seating area or enjoy the outdoor experience by dining ‘al fresco’ on the picturesque patio area 25 Staining and take in panoramic views of some of the well Tel: 01253 891336 stocked fishing lakes. Pay and play 18 hole par 72 golf course set in 160 acres of rural Fylde countryside. The 12 Stanley Villa Farm, Greenhalgh contemporary clubhouse and terrace is the Tel: 01253 804588 perfect setting for reception drinks and canapés. a Glamping site located in beautiful countryside with fishing lake. 28 The Hand & Dagger, Salwick 13 Tel: 01722 690306 The Ship at Elswick a traditional country pub, dog friendly, Tel: 01995 672777 WOODYS with an open fire and Beer Garden. Enjoying a an independently owned family business. KOI POOL, GARDEN CENTRE pretty rural location by the Lancaster Canal. All food is freshly prepared to order, using the finest ingredients, and is served all day, 29 Woody’s Coffee Shop, every day. Koi Pool & Garden Centre, 14 Plough Inn, Staining RIBBY HALL Singleton Tel: 01253 883585 Tel: 01253 896127 a beautiful family-orientated pub in the heart of One of the leading aquatic outlets in the UK Staining village that specialises in traditional www.discoverfylde.co.uk and Garden Centre. Visit Woody’s Coffee shop pub food and frequently-changing cask ales. for a selection of freshly prepared snacks with 15 DiscoverFylde a variety of hot and cold drinks. Ashiana, Greenhalgh 30 Tel: 01253 836883 DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRE Book Bean & Ice Cream, established over 20 years, providing many @DiscoverFylde REAM HILLS Kirkham authentic Indian and Bangladeshi dishes of the Tel: 01772 683444 highest quality. PLAYTIME! TIME TO UNWIND

Enjoy some rest and relaxation Hire a luxury award winning beach hut for the day, make a sandcastle or two, play a round of golf, visit the Victorian pier, explore the sand dunes, the wide open beaches or visit the Lytham St Annes Spitfire memorial located at Fairhaven Lake. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in a selection of award winning Green Flag parks with the sound of a brass band.

Some ideas... St Annes’ beach and pier Lowther Pavilion, Lytham Mini Links Golf Course, St Annes Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields Fairhaven Lake Ashton Gardens, St Annes Stroll along Lytham Green Award winning St Annes Beach Huts Sand dunes from Starr Gate to St Annes Promenade Gardens, St Annes Splash! Outdoor Water Play Browse the boutique shops of Lytham For other places to enjoy visit: www.discoverfylde.co.uk

www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde Fabulous parks, gardens and open spaces You’ll find some fabulous parks, gardens and open spaces across Fylde, from the extensive sand dunes bordering the wide open Some of our great areas sandy beach in St Annes, to Lytham Green, home of the historic to breath in some fresh air... windmill and Wrea Green in rural Fylde. Stroll through a park, Promenade Gardens, St Annes relax and watch the world go by, enjoy a game of bowls, watch a Lowther Gardens, Lytham game of cricket, listen to a brass band in the summer or enjoy a Lytham Green picnic. Many of the parks are Green Flag status showing excellent quality and the community In Bloom groups work hard too Wrea Green bringing colour to the area in summer. Crescent Gardens, St Annes There’s the Fylde Ranger Service who offer guided walks, talks Fairhaven Lake, Fairhaven and undertake activities year round – like them on Facebook Ashton Gardens, St Annes @FylderangerService, or call into the Tourist Information Centre Elswick Village Hall Gardens at Fylde Town Hall in St Annes to find out more. Lytham War Memorial Gardens THE GREAT Green Drive, Lytham OUTDOORS

www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde Some events in 2020... Mother’s Day Lunch with Engelbert Humperdinck tribute – 22 March Easter Family fun day – 12 April Five Open Air theatre plays throughout the season Lytham Club Day – 27 June HALL Mega Mini Meet – 5 July LYTHAM English Soprano Laura Wright – 7 and 8 July “The Finest Georgian House in Lancashire” Vintage Bus Day – 19 July Set in 78 acres of wooded parkland on the edge of Lytham town centre, Classic Car Day – 2 August you will find a splendid Georgian Country House opened in 1764. Lytham Proms with Russell Watson Enjoy a guided tour of the Grade One listed house, explore the grounds, – 29 August enjoy some refreshments at the popular tea room or visit for one of the Steam Fair – 12 and 13 September many events that take place throughout the year. Heritage Open Day – 20 September For more information www.lythamhall.org.uk or telephone: 01253 736652

LYTHAM WINDMILL

Located on Lytham Green, one of the town’s best known landmarks has Lytham’s best known 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. landmark! Free entry (donations welcome). More information www.lythamwindmill.co.uk www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde 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.

A GREAT PLACE TOSTAY HY Hotel St Annes NEW for 2020

Here’s just a very small selection of where to stay… The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston 01995 670166 The Breverton, St Annes 01253 726179 Paramount Apartments, St Annes 01253 729001 St Annes Beach Apartments 01253 789332 Mode Hotel, St Annes 01253 713535 Little Orchard Caravan Park, Weeton 01253 836658 The Birley Arms, Warton 01772 679988 The Seacroft, St Annes 01253 721806 The Grand Hotel, St Annes 01253 643424 Merlewood Holiday Apartments, St Annes 01253 726082 The Villa, Wrea Green 01772 804040 Ad Astra, St Annes 01253 721897 Dalmeny Resort Hotel, St Annes 01253 712236 Mode Hotel, Lytham 01253 713535 Ribby Hall Spa Hotel 0800 085 1717 The Dormy House, Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club Clifton Arms Hotel, Lytham 01253 739898 01253 724206 Howarth House, St Annes 01253 725622 HY Hotel, St Annes 01253 720072 Bedford Hotel, St Annes 01253 724636 Glendower Hotel, St Annes 01253 723241 The Claremont, St Annes 01253 723488 The Gaydon, St Annes 01253 722082 Ream Hills Holiday Park Park, Weeton 01253 836587 The Old School House, St Annes 01253 721701 For other places to stay visit: www.discoverfylde.co.uk

www.discoverfylde.co.uk • 01253 658443 • #DiscoverFylde EATAND Bars, Restaurants & Cafés From stylish restaurants to country inns, tea rooms DRINK and cafés, you’ll find plenty of quality places to eat offering locally sourced produce, highlighting Lancashire fayre.

The Cartford Inn 01995 670166 Anatolia Sea View St Annes 01253 789551 Tiggis 01253 714714 Gusto 01253 737001 Spago 01253 797420 Vinyl Groove Cafe 07739 423769 Vanilla Artisan Bakery 07931 974902 Terrazza at Ribby Hall 01772 671155 Capri Grand Cafe and Bar 01253 735034 The Pavilion St Annes 01253 283150 Marvin’s Lytham 07568 611691 Coast Brasserie and Bar 01253 723241 The Clifton Arms Warton 01772 634520 The Birley Arms Warton 01772 634520 The Hand and Dagger 01772 690306 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, Kirkham 01772 687857 Olive Tree Brasserie 01253 370050 The Ship at Elswick 01995 672777 Lorenzo’s, Freckleton 01772 632308 The Black Sheep Tea Room 01253 731734 Ego Mediterranean Restaurant 01253 737758 Find out more places to eat and drink at www.discoverfylde.co.uk

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We are a year round destination with a wide range of diverse events to suit all ages. Here’s just a small selection to whet your appetite...

April 24th – Dr John Cooper Clarke, Lowther Pavilion, Lytham May 24th – Fairhaven Open Day, Fairhaven Lake June 6th – Warton Carnival Day June 20th – Freckleton Club Day June 21st – Outdoor Theatre, Emma, Lytham Hall June 27th – Fylde Vintage, Steam and Farm Show, Treales June 27th – Lytham Club Day July 1st-5th – Lytham Festival July 4th – Wrea Green Field Day July 7th-8th – Laura Wright, Lytham Hall July 10th – St Annes Carnival (100th Anniversary!) July 12th – Outdoor Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lytham Hall July 19th – The Big Picnic, Fairhaven Lake July 19th – Vintage Bus Day, Lytham Hall July 25th-26th – Ice Cream Festival, Lowther Gardens August 15th-16th – Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend August 23rd – Martin Kemp Back to the 80’s, Lowther Pavilion, Lytham August 29th – Lytham Proms with Russell Watson, Lytham Hall NEW! September 12th-13th – St Annes International Kite Festival September 12th-13th – Autumn Steam Fair, Lytham Hall September 19th – Heritage Open Day, Town Hall, St Annes October 3rd – Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Lowther Pavilion, Lytham

For more information on these and other events, log on to www.discoverfylde.co.uk

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www.discoverfylde.co.uk 01253 658443 Photography used throughout this guide is courtesy of: [email protected] Mark Liebenberg, Sophie Wells and i-am-sean. DISCOVER Information correct at time of going to print facebook.com/discoverfylde and may be subject to change without notice due to reasons beyond our control. For up to date information, log on to @Discoverfylde www.discoverfylde.co.uk. Published 2020.