Lytham Windmill — Attraction in Borough of Fylde

Lytham Windmill, situated on Lytham Green in Lancashire, is a Grade II listed tower mill built around 1805. Once used for grinding wheat and oats, it ceased commercial milling in 1921 and was later restored by Fylde Borough Council in 1989. Today, it houses a museum operated by the Lytham Heritage Group, offering insights into the history of milling and the local area. The windmill is open to the public during the summer season, typically from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with special events such as National Mills Weekend and Wartime Weekend drawing additional visitors. Admission is free, with donations welcomed. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Ribble Estuary from the top, and the surrounding area is ideal for a leisurely walk along the coast. The windmill's location also makes it a popular spot for events like the annual Lytham Festival. Whether you're interested in local history or simply seeking a scenic spot, Lytham Windmill offers a charming and...

We had a lovely self-isolating, socially distanced walk down the front at Lytham, looking at the beautiful Windmill, the expansive Lytham Green and the RNLI station and reading local history information boards. We walked from the RNLI station down the boardwalk to the sea edge. It's a very blustery day today, great for clearing the mind. Lots of small family groups were enjoying themselves, kite-flying, dog exercising, buying ice-cream and queueing at the hotels that have been able to serve takeaways safely (soft drinks, beer in plastic pint glasses etc.). A lovely place to potter about and explore. Lytham front has a muddy, moss area with pools and plants that are adapted to this environment. Explore safely from the boardwalk and watch the swallows and swifts...

Welcome to Lytham St Annes, or so the Windmill seems to say. A well maintained and distinctive landmark marks the Southern end of a long beach which ends in Blackpool. Actually at the seaward end of the river Ribble Estuary this windmill stands alone. On the way North you can walk along the shoreline of extensive sand and mudflats, visit the Lifeboat station, Lowther Gardens, Lytham golf course then Blackpool airport and onto the pleasures of Blackpool itself. Lytham has an air of personality which sets it apart from other local 'seaside' resorts. A good range of shops and restaurants as well as play parks and space for children to let off steam in safety. Well worth a day out just to savour...