Lytham’s best known landmark, the Windmill, acts as a tourist information point during the open seasons and contains a series of exhibits focused on the ‘History of Mills and Milling’ and the ‘Heritage of Lytham St Annes and the Fylde area’. The Museum, which annually attracts over 25,000 visitors from all parts of the world, was established in 1989 by Lytham Heritage Group. It is run voluntarily by the Group’s members and houses exhibitions and displays spread over four floors, including explanations of the milling processes and a history of the Grade II listed building.
Opening times - 2026
Easter Season: Wed 1 April - Sunday 12 April
- Windmill - Wednesday to Sunday including Bank Holidays - 10.30am to 4.30pm
- Lifeboat House - Friday to Sunday including Bank Holidays - 10.30am to 4.30pm
Spring Season (Including Bank Holidays): Sat 18th Apr – Sun 31 May
- Weekend & Bank Holiday opening - 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Summer Season (Including Bank Holidays): Wed 3 June - Sun 6 Sept
- Windmill - Wednesday to Sunday including Bank Holidays - 10.30am to 4.30pm.
- Lifeboat House - Friday to Sunday including Bank Holidays - 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Please note the site is CLOSED Wednesday 24 June to Friday 10 July 2026
Autumn Season: Sat 12 Sept – Sun 11th Oct
- Weekends only - 10.30am to 4.30pm
Special Events.
National Mills Weekend
- Sat 9 May & Sun 10 May - 10.30am to 4.30pm
1940’s Wartime Weekend
- Sat 15 Aug & Sun 16 Aug - 10.30am to 4.30pm
Heritage Open Days.
• Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September 2026
• Saturday 19 September to Sunday 20 September 2026
10.30am to 4.30pm.
Windmill Closed
- Lytham Club Day Saturday 27 June 2026
- Lytham Festival Weekend and run-up, Wednesday 24 June to Friday 10 July
Monday and Tuesday, Group and School party visits are welcome by prior arrangement with Fylde Borough Council Tourist Information.
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Contact:
Telephone: (01253) 658443
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There is a short history of the windmill.
