Parkland
Parkland Opening Times 10:00 am till 4:30 pm.
Inspired by the Clifton family who once lived here, we invite you to wander through Lytham Hall Parkland at your own pace. Take time to enjoy the magic as it changes throughout the year — from the first snowdrops that tell us spring is on its way, to beautiful bluebells, new horticultural projects, and the ever-changing atmosphere
shaped by the seasons.
It's free to enter the grounds except on special event days.
Parking charges will apply (Pay and Display car parks on site)
Advance tickets for our special events can be purchased here.
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The Historic Parkland​
The Estate currently consists of 78 acres of historic parkland. Earlier in the twentieth century it was significantly larger, containing Home Farm, a kitchen garden, an orchid house and swathes of land which have since been sold off for building purposes.
The remaining 78 acres comprise wooded areas, grassland and two lakes. The evocative Lily Pond is a haven for wildlife and still shows the remains of a boathouse, which was used by the Clifton family for entertaining. It has fallen into disrepair during
the early twentieth century.
Curtains Pond is maintained and used by a
private angling club.
The Gardens​
The South Prospect garden and the Parterre are undergoing a transformation. Gone are the trees that have shot up over 70 years of neglect and gone, also, the Diana car park. In its place we have recreated a formal Italianate Parterre Garden to mimic the garden which would have been here before and the Diana statue, after which the car park was named, now stands in these beautiful surroundings. It is also now more pertinent to the 21st century, with plants for this climate and low maintenance needs. Lytham Hall no longer employs hordes of gardeners as in the days of the Clifton family, but now depends on its many volunteers to tend to the gardens. With a Cafe terrace overlooking the new garden and the Mount being accessible via new steps, this area is sure to become a favourite with visitors.
The Dovecote and Stable Yard date back to the eighteenth century and are in need of restoration. The Dovecote housed 850 nest boxes which would have been accessible to the game keeper via a rotating ladder and this building has now been transformed into a tranquil Pet Sanctuary.
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The Stables were the Cliftons' pride and joy as active racehorse owners. Several winners have been housed
and trained here, going back to the 1790s at least. We hope to restore these buildings in our Phase 3 project.
The Redwood Collection​
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that, after passing through a rigorous two-stage application process, we have been awarded National Collection status by Plant Heritage for both our collection of Giant Redwoods (Sequoiadendron giganteum & cultivars) as well as our collection of Coastal Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens
& cultivars).
Our grounds' volunteers, under the guidance of Volunteer Collections' Curator, John Hornyak, have been planting and nurturing these magnificent trees here at
Lytham Hall since 2015.
"A huge amount of work has gone into creating these collections and I am thrilled that we are now officially recognised as holding the National Collections. These are incredible trees that need our help to survive and, from growth rate data we have recorded so far, they are showing that they love the growing conditions at Lytham Hall," said Heritage Gardens and Parkland Manager,
Alan Hulme.
Tree Sponsorship Scheme​
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We are pleased to announce our very own Tree Sponsorship Scheme as part of the continuing improvement and tree planting within our 78 acre
Grade 2 listed Historic Parkland and Gardens.
If you are interested in sponsoring a tree or shrub at Lytham Hall, please download the Tree Sponsorship form below, which has all the details/costings you require.
All prices include sourcing, planting and immediate aftercare. Timing will be seasonal or weather dependent, but please do not hesitate to ask for further details.
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We will be pleased to discuss bespoke, corporate and major project requests and planting locations - which need to fall within the Lytham Hall Conservation Management Plan guidelines.
Snowdrop Season​
Come and enjoy the Snowdrop Trail in February - take a stroll through the parkland and marvel at the vast displays of snowdrops. The Cafe is open to warm you up with a hot drink, a light bite or a hearty meal and you can purchase snowdrops from the Garden Hub near the Courtyard. Parking is available on site (the car parks are pay and display with monies going to the upkeep of the grounds) and there are disabled places available
near the Cafe.
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At weekends there will be a Trail Map available for a suggested donation of £1 and this gives you a 10% discount voucher for use in the Hall during weekends in February.
Dog Walkers
Dogs are very welcome to run around our beautiful parkland. Dogs can be off-lead on the front lawns and through the woodland, but we ask owners to be responsible for their dogs and be mindful of them approaching other dogs and people, especially
small children and the elderly.
Dogs MUST be on a lead around the Cafe, Cafe Garden
and Court Yard areas at all times. Waste bins are located around the grounds and in the car parking areas,
please use accordingly.
Dogs are not allowed inside the historic house unless they are Assistance dogs.
Parkrun 5K
The Lytham Hall Parkrun takes place every Saturday at
9am, it's you against the clock. It's free to enter! but please register before your first run. You only have to register with Parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time. We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! And after the run we grab a post parkrun coffee in Lytham Hall's Cafe - please come and join us!
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Animal Hub
Welcome to Lytham Hall's Animal Hub. ​Our four legged friends include our Pheasants, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits, Charles & Camilla. We are also home to Bogie & Toby who are our mischievous goats and we endeavour to keep all our lovely animals in the lifestyle to which they have recently become accustomed.
You can help support the Hub by giving a donation towards food and upkeep of their living quarters. Please pop into our Estate Office if you wish to make a donation.
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Pet Memorial Sanctuary​
Our beautiful Sanctuary offers a serene and personal resting place for the ashes of your beloved pet. An individual compartment will be provided for your pet's ashes within our historic Dovecote, where they will rest surrounded by our beautiful parkland and the
serenity of green space.
Hedgehogs
Lytham Hall is a release site for rehabilitated hedgehogs.
British hedgehogs are now officially classed as vulnerable to extinction, and are now included on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List for British Mammals. Click on the link below to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society to find out how you can help them;
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The British Hedgehog Preservation Society
Founded in 1982 the British Hedgehog Preservation Society offers help and advice to those with sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs and maintains a list of rehabilitators in the UK. BHPS has 7 patrons Chris Beardshaw, John Challis, David Domoney, Ben Fogle, Twiggy Lawson, Lorna Watson and Ann Widdecombe.. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is a registered UK Charity - www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk
HANDY INFORMATION
Directions
Satellite navigation users
Use Postcode:- FY8 4TS - This bring you to the main gates.
"What three words"
Settle - Rice - Blink.
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Dogs Welcome
Dogs are very welcome everywhere, except inside the Hall.
We kindly ask that they are kept on leads around the cafe area at all times.
Accessibility
Externally, the Grounds are accessible to all with lots of pathways around the parkland. Ramps to enter the Hall & Cafe are available. Wheelchair access to the Hall is limited to the ground floor only.
Dining
The Café is located in the West Wing and offers access to a charming lawn area as well as a sheltered Inner Courtyard.
We also welcome guests to enjoy Lilibet’s Afternoon Tea Emporium and Lady Eleanor’s Ice-Cream Parlor.
Parking
We run a Pay & Display parking scheme.
Charges apply to all vehicles in all areas of the parkland. Please pay at the parking terminals located in the Stables & Woodlands
Car Parks.
Parking Charges
Up to 2 hours – £1.50
to £3.50 for 6 hours
Please note, additional charges may apply on special event days.
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