Museums · North West England
Lytham St Annes
In or near Singleton.
Lytham St Annes — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Annes-on-the-Sea · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lytham St Annes is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Lytham St Annes is a coastal town located in Lancashire, England, known for its beautiful beaches and historic architecture. Visitors can explore the scenic promenade, enjoy various outdoor activities, and visit local attractions such as the iconic Lytham Windmill.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lytham St Annes is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, presenting a range of exhibits that reflect its cultural significance. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's past.
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Background
History
The area is known to have been populated during the Bronze Age and scattered hamlets have existed there ever since, including a village called Kilgrimol or Kilgrimhow; this is believed to have been founded in around 900 AD by Vikings expelled from Dublin. The area including the Fylde was known in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times as Amounderness. Lytham is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Lidun. Clifton enlarged the manor house and made it the family seat. The house was replaced in 1757 with the present Lytham Hall, designed by architect John Carr of York. Northwards along the coast from Lytham, within the Clifton estates, were mostly sand dunes. The only habitations were the tiny hamlet of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7520, -3.0300
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Fylde
- Parish
- Saint Anne's on the Sea
- Postcode
- FY8 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fylde
- Nearest railway station
- St Annes-on-the-Sea — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Lytham St Annes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lytham St Annes?
- Lytham St Annes is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY8 2JE), in the parish of Saint Anne's on the Sea.
- What is Lytham St Annes?
- Lytham St Annes — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lytham St Annes?
- The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY8 2JE.
- Is Lytham St Annes a protected site?
- Yes — Lytham St Annes is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Lytham St Annes?
- The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY8 2JE.