Lytham Hall

Heritage Site in Lancashire Fylde

England

Lytham Hall

Ansdell foreshore, near to Lytham St. Anne's Here the photographer had his back to Fairhaven Lake.
Over the houses the iconic &#039;White Church&#039; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/sd/sd32/whitechurch/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/sd/sd32/whitechurch/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> reaches up for a view of the sand-banks of the Ribble Estuary. — Ansdell foreshore, near to Lytham St. Anne's Credit: Geoff Royle

Lytham Hall is a historic country house located in Lytham, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the country. The house was designed by architect John Carr and was built between 1757 and 1764 for Thomas Clifton, a wealthy landowner.

The hall is set within a 78-acre estate, which includes beautifully landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a deer park. The gardens were designed by renowned landscape architect Thomas Mawson in the early 20th century. Visitors can explore the extensive grounds, which feature a lake, a walled garden, and a range of rare and exotic trees.

Inside the house, visitors can discover the rich history and grandeur of the Clifton family, who lived in Lytham Hall for over 350 years. The rooms are beautifully preserved and showcase the opulence of the Georgian era, with original features such as ornate plasterwork, intricate woodwork, and elegant furnishings.

Lytham Hall is not just a historic house; it also serves as a cultural hub for the community. The hall hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including art exhibitions, live music performances, and outdoor theater productions. There is also a tearoom on-site, where visitors can enjoy refreshments in a charming setting.

The hall is open to the public, and guided tours are available, providing a fascinating insight into the history and heritage of this magnificent building. Lytham Hall is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and nature lovers alike.

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Lytham Hall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.74/-2.978 or Grid Reference SD3527. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ansdell foreshore, near to Lytham St. Anne's

Here the photographer had his back to Fairhaven Lake. Over the houses the iconic 'White Church' Link

reaches up for a view of the sand-banks of the Ribble Estuary.

Geoff Royle

Lytham Windmill

Lytham Windmill.

Colin Kinnear

Lytham station, disused platform

In the heyday of holiday trains to the seaside, Lytham had two platforms, of which only one is now in use. The white notice on the wall explains that the planters, of which one is shown here, are to encourage biodiversity. See SD3627 : A train leaving Lytham Station for context.

Stephen Craven

Watching the trains go by

In the course of taking a few snaps from a train on the way to Blackpool, I happened to catch this lad sitting on a fence at a pedestrian crossing of the railway. Scenes like this are timeless (apart from changing fashions).

Stephen Craven

Windmill and Old Lifeboat House

On Lytham Green with the former lifeboat house now having very large shelters each side

Kevin Waterhouse

Lytham Hall gatehouse

This structure is the gatehouses (one on either side of the entrance way) marking the entrance on Ballam Road to Lytham Hall and its park. Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire.

Carroll Pierce

Lytham Hall (1)

This was taken at the inner gates at Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. Surrounded by its own woodland, Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian country house on land owned by the Clifton family since the early 17th century.

Carroll Pierce

To the formal garden, Lytham Hall

I am on the edge of the woodland ranging to the south of Lytham Hall and looking northwards through the treeline towards the formal garden. Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire.

Carroll Pierce

Curtains Pond

This is Curtains Pond, located to the south west of the grounds at Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. I am standing on the east side of the pond and the housing estate off Forest Drive can be glimpsed through the treeline.

Carroll Pierce

Paradise Wall

This is taken at the northern end of the Paradise Wall at Lytham Hall, built in the late 17th/early 18th century to shelter the garden from blown sand and screen the grounds from the main Heyhouses Road.

Carroll Pierce

Lytham Hall (2)

This is the west entrance to Lytham Hall, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. The main entrance faces north around the corner. The estate amenities (including café and retail) are located just beyond the north entrance as are the main Hall woods.

Carroll Pierce

The Shrimper

The life-size bronze figure of a traditional nineteenth century shrimper by sculptor Colin Spofforth was commissioned as part of a heritage lottery project for the Lowther Gardens in Royal Lytham St Anne’s. It was unveiled in November 2003 Link

(Colin Spofforth Studio).

David Dixon