St Annes, also known as St Anne’s-on-the-Sea, is a charming town located on the Fylde Coast overlooking the Irish Sea. Founded in 1875, the town of St Annes was planned out by Elijah Hargreaves, a businessman, who saw immense potential while visiting the area today known as St Annes. St Annes in the 21st century is still popular on the tourist trail. St Annes is a very popular retirement town, where folks come and unwind after their long working career . Hotels in St Annes can be found right along the promendade, all with sea views. St Annes Hotels offer all the modern amenities including health clubs, swimming pools and amazing sea views. So regardless of your reason for visiting this lovely town, any Hotel in St Annes can provide what you’re looking for.
For those looking for a unique travel experience, St Annes has that to offer in the form of the old Victorian pier. Built in the 19th century and opened in 1885 just before Queen Victoria’s reign ended. Over the years the pier underwent numerous renovations while remaining true to its heritage to become what it is today. While walking along the pier you can indulge your inner child by playing an arcade game at the arcade centre or take a seat at a cosy cafe and enjoy a cup of tea, as your gaze drifts over the beautiful green-blue waters of the Irish Sea.
Rich with history, St Annes is home to the heritage mural, embroidered by the St Annes Broderers. It gives its viewers a taste of times gone by in the town of St Annes. Stretching to over 18 feet long and the height of a grown man the mural is certainly an impressive sight to behold. All in all it took 7 years to complete the magnificent work of art.
Just a few miles down the coast from its (possibly more famous) big brother, Blackpool was recently given a blue flag rating for the cleanliness of its long sandy beach.
Tourists and day trippers to St Annes can find plenty of peace and calm in the beautiful gardens. There are plenty of other parks and open spaces where kids and grown-ups can enjoy themselves. Known for its Golf Links, St Annes is also sure to please any golf lover. The Royal Lytham and St. Anne’s, Fairhaven, Lytham Green Drive and St Anne’s Old Links are four of the champion golf courses available and are all within walking distance from the many Hotels in St Annes.
Located in the town is Wood Street, the place where the whole town comes together to enjoy the most excellent cuisine around. On Wood Street, you will find Greek, Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian restaurants, along with brand name boutiques and flower filled walkways creating the perfect setting for a relaxing time.