A Sunday stroll at Lytham St. Anne's

The neighbouring towns of Lytham and St-Anne's-on-the-Sea have gradually increased in size and grown together to form the seaside resort known as Lytham St.Anne's. The towns are situated on the Fylde coast, south of Blackpool at the point where the coastline turns east to form the estuary of the River Ribble leading inland to Preston. St Anne's is situated on the northern side of the turning and, like Blackpool, overlooks the Irish Sea, whereas Lytham is on the eastern side and overlooks the Ribble Estuary.
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Ribble Estuary

North Wales Coastline in the distance

Southport on the opposite side of the Estuary

A beautiful seafront house, with the steeple of St. Peter's Catholic Church behind.

Lytham Windmill Museum and Lifeboat Station 

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The Church of St. John the Divine

 

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Oooh! Well it would have been rude not to go in here....

Magistrate's Court

Congregational Church

Heritage Centre

Lowther Gardens

Lowther Gardens

Lytham War Memorial

The White Church - United Reform Church

After a late lunch in one of the many town centre restaurants we strolled back along the esplanade as darkness began to fall. Not the most spectacular of sunsets to finish off the day, but all in all a very enjoyable winter afternoon stroll. 

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Winter Market at Holker Hall

After the seemingly endless days of grey skies and rain we've had lately, it was lovely to have an afternoon out in bright sunshine today. We headed for Holker Hall where there was a Winter Market taking place.

Looks like a lot of people had the same idea!

The Food Tent was particularly popular.

Lots of tasty local produce was on offer, with free tasters galore...

Some musical entertainment for the crowds...

As the day wore on and the temperature started to drop, a glass of hot mulled wine enjoyed near the fire was a popular option.

After a leisurely wander amongst the fifty plus stalls selling crafts and local produce, it was time for a short stroll in the grounds before heading home.

 


 Holker Hall (pronounced Hooker Hall), is a privately owned country house which dates from the sixteenth century. The land on which the house stands was originally owned by nearby Cartmel Priory, until the Dissolution of the Monasteries when it was bought by the Preston family.
The house has never been sold since then, having passed down through inheritance first to the Lowther family, then to the Cavendish family. The Hall and Estate has remained the property of the Cavendish family since 1756.

Part of the house is open to the public, as are the beautiful gardens. There are events and activities throughout the year, the most popular and well known of which is probably the Holker Garden Festival, which takes place in late May.

















































As we headed home we were treated to a very clear view of the Coniston fells. Lucky us!




As always, thanks for visiting, I hope you've enjoyed the photos.


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