The best Lytham St Annes Attractions and things to do in the area
St Annes has so much to offer for the guests of Mode Hotel, Holiday Cottage and Apartments with many attractions within walking distance.
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St Annes Beach Huts
St Annes Beach
A haven by the sea available for day hire. Book via the hotel for best rates. -
St Annes Mini Links
St Annes Promenade
Adjacent to Mode St Annes, this is a challenging 18 hole par 3 Mini Links golf course, a fabulous 18 hole Putting Green and an entertaining 9 hole Crazy Golf.
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Splash Water Park
St Annes Promenade
An exciting brand new outdoor water play area for children under twelve. Free to use, this highly colourful attraction has water jets, fountains and more.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool
Enjoy a fun day out at the UK's most ride intensive theme park.
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Sandcastle Water Park
Blackpool
The UKs Largest Indoor Waterpark. The Waterpark features over 18 slides.
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Blackpool Tower & Ballroom
Blackpool
romAt Blackpool Tower discover the Eye, the Dungeon, the Circus, the Ballroom, Jungle Jim's.
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Kite Surfing
St Annes Beach
View the spectacular Kite surfers riding the thermals along the beach A sight not to be missed
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Fairhaven Lake & Gardens
Fairhaven
Fairhaven Lake is a popular destination for a walk around the lake, watching the wildlife, hiring a boat or having a picnic. RSPB Discovery Centre, Spitfire memorial and bowling greens, tennis courts and shop.
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Fairhaven Adventure Golf
Fairhaven Lake
This exciting new eighteen hole attraction offers all the family a journey around Fylde featuring many recognisable landmarks.
Events in St Annes and Blackpool
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Lytham 1940s Weekend
Lytham re-lives the 1940s wartime era with a weekend of forties singing, dancing, historic vehicles and vintage traders
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St Annes Kite Festival
A great visual spectacular on the sands by the pier.
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Fylde Golf Tournament
At all four golf courses in Lytham St Annes
Theatre Shows near Lytham
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Lowther Pavillion
Lytham
Local theatre venue hosting a variety of performances
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The Grand Theatre
Blackpool
Lytham's best known landmark on the Green.
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Winter Gardens
Blackpool
Winter Gardens Blackpool is one of Europe's biggest theatres and entertainment complexes.
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St Annes Frequently Asked Questions
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As well as St Annes pier, we host a plethora of activities, including the famous St Annes Beach Huts, the mini-train, trampolines and bouncy castles, mini fairground (seasonal) mini links pitch and putt, a toddler play area, the YMCA Leisure Centre, The Island Cinema, (4 screen independent cinema) and RNLI Lifeboat station. There are also several cafés and restaurants along the promenade.
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The coastal walk is an enjoyable experience. Start from the broad sands, north of the pier in St Annes, walk past the pier and the beach huts to a more shingled area. This route will take you to Fairhaven Lake, then Granny's Bay. A flat promenade walk then takes you along to Lytham Green and the Windmill. Fairhaven Lake is a great spot for bird-watching is also the host of the RSPB Ribble Discovery Centre (opening times vary)
There are several free play areas at Ashton Gardens in St Annes and also near the beach huts on the sea-front. Fairhaven Lake has tennis courts, and skate park and toddler pirate park. Towards Lytham, Lowther Gardens has a toddler play area and Park View 4U in Lytham accommodates all ages with larger playing fields, a BMX track, a sand & water play area and climbing frames.
If you want to head inland the Witch Wood and Lytham Hall offer lovely walks. Lytham Hall often runs free or low cost activities throughout the year. If you visit in the summer, St Annes Carnival and Lytham Club Day are great family days.
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The beach at St Annes is a fantastic soft sandy beach stretching all the way up to Blackpool. It's a common past time to walk to the sea when its out and have a paddle when its in! Flanked with sand dunes it also provides shelter on breezy days. St Anne's Pier is open during the season with traditional attractions. Donkey rides are also available in the summer months. Keep an eye out for Kite Surfers all year round riding the shallow waves.
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Yes, the Island Cinema is an independent 4 screen cinema showing the latest films at very reasonable prices, booking in advance is advisable for popular films.
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Free street parking runs along the promenade and adjacent roads, but it does get busy on sunny days. There are large council run pay & display car parks at North Promenade, The Pier, The Island Complex and at Fairhaven Lake.