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Top Lancashire Picnic Spots
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21 May 2026
There’s no better way to enjoy the spring sun than sharing a delicious picnic with friends or family. Take a look at some of Lancashire's best picnic spots
Lytham
Lytham is a coastal town known for its open green, seafront setting. The wide expanse of Lytham Green looks out across the Ribble Estuary, with the town’s well-known windmill standing as a focal point and housing an exhibition on local history. Close by, a mix of independent boutiques, speciality shops and delicious restaurants give the centre its character, making it a popular spot to spend time throughout the year.
A short distance from the centre, Lytham Hall offers a glimpse into the area’s past, set within extensive parkland and surrounded by formal gardens and woodland. The hall hosts exhibitions and events alongside its café, shops and art displays. Lytham is also home to a busy events calendar, from the large-scale Lytham Festival to the much-loved 1940s Wartime Weekend, while nearby St Annes hosts its own highlights including the International Kite Festival along the seafront.
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Be Inspired
Lancashire has some of the best walks in England including beautiful countryside and coastal views. It’s important everybody can enjoy walks, which is why we have put together this list of walks perfect for both wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Calling all food lovers! We've put together a list of great places to eat across Lancashire that are either completely plant-based or have a fantastic vegan or vegetarian range of meals on their menu
Lytham Businesses
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Clifton Arms Hotel - Restaurant
Located on the seafront overlooking Lytham Green with fantastic views of the coastline, the restaurant has an AA Rosette and a well earned reputation for inspired menus, complemented by a comprehensive list of fine wines.
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Sandgrown Spirits
Producing small batch gin with love and authenticity. Distilled in Lytham, Lancashire with flavours including Positively Purple, The Navigator's, Blooming Gorgeous and Bees Knees.
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Beurre Patisserie
Visitors to St Annes looking for an authentic yet contemporary pâtisserie experience will find Beurre Patisserie to be a true gem.
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The Coffee Bar at The Ditchburn Jukebox Museum
In the coffee and snack bar you can select your favourite songs on the jukeboxes then relax with a cuppa and bring back the memories of your youth
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Clifton Arms Hotel
Four-star hotel with an enviable location in the heart of Lytham and spectacular views across the seafront. Built on a long tradition of luxurious hospitality, this independent, family-run hotel is the perfect destination for your next break.
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Coast Brasserie at The Glendower Hotel
Situated on the beautiful promenade of Lytham St Annes, Coast Brasserie is the perfect location for you to have a stroll on the beach then have a bite to eat with a cocktail or three.
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David Traynor, Spirit Medium & Psychic Artist - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 4th Sept 2026
David Traynor is without a doubt one of the world's leading Psychic Mediums with one of the longest running tours in the UK demonstrating Mediumship bringing peace to thousands of broken hearts. Renowned for his accuracy and detail, he speaks cand...
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Simon Evans: Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 14th Nov 2026
Staring at the Sun sees Simon Evans (Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans Goes to Market, One Person Found This Helpful) squinting at an uncertain future, revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth and trying...
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 25th Sept 2026
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.Mark is enjoying further success wit...
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Summer Workshop: Photography (Ages 7+) - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 27th Aug 2026
This summer, spark a love of photography in your child with a fun, hands-on workshop led by a local photographer, Claire Walmsley Griffiths. Designed especially for beginners aged 7+, this full-day session will introduce the basics of capturing gr...
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Summer Workshop: Photography (Ages 7+) - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 30th Jul 2026
This summer, spark a love of photography in your child with a fun, hands-on workshop led by a local photographer, Claire Walmsley Griffiths. Designed especially for beginners aged 7+, this full-day session will introduce the basics of capturing gr...
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Summer Workshop: Play in A Day (Ages 7+) - Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Date: 21st Aug 2026
Come and make a new play in just one day! Every Friday during the summer, we will start in the morning at 10am with drama games and creative activities, getting to know each other, then by the end of the day we will have a short new play to show o...
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