Discover Retirement Living In Lytham, Lancashire
A Great Place To Call Home
Nestled along a picturesque stretch of the Lancashire coastline lies the friendly seaside town of Lytham, home to Adlington Retirement Living’s popular retirement community, The Sidings.
Just a short stroll from your doorstep you will find open sandy beaches, the popular Booth’s supermarket and a wide choice of independent shops and stylish restaurants. If exploring the great outdoors is more your thing, take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the views of the award winning St Annes Beach Huts, visit the historic Lytham Windmill or escape for a relaxing afternoon at the Fairhaven Lake.
Things To Do In And Around Lytham
Golf Clubs
The area of Lytham is famously known for its golf courses. The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club is one of the host courses for the “British Open”, which was first held in 1926. Lytham Green and Fairhaven Golf Club are also situated just a short distance from The Sidings.
Lytham Nature Reserve
Lytham Nature Reserve is located just five miles from The Sidings, hosting over 250 distinct plant species and home to a variety of breeding birds such as Skylark, Linnet, Stonechat and Reed Bunting. During the winter, flocks of Pink-footed geese can be seen flying between their feeding areas around Southport and Over Wyre.
Lytham Windmill
Just 0.3 miles from The Sidings you’ll find Lytham Windmill, known as a tower mill, this local landmark was designed for grinding wheat and oats to make flour or bran. Standing tall on Lytham Green, the iconic attraction is also home to the Lifeboat Museum.
St Annes Beach Huts
The beautiful St Annes Beach Huts sit along the golden sands just 3.7 miles from The Sidings. These famous huts are available to rent and offer everything you need for a relaxed day on the beach.
Fairhaven Lake
Fairhaven Lake is located on the seafront just 2.2 miles from The Sidings. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and open green spaces, offering a range of walks, boating, crazy golf and a host of wildlife.
Bars And Restaurants
Lytham offers a wide choice of independent retailers and boutiques, with an array of stylish restaurants just a stone’s throw from The Sidings.
Parks And Open Spaces
There are a number of parks to enjoy just a short distance from The Sidings, including Queen Elizabeth II Park, Lytham Green, Witch Wood Park and Ashton Gardens. The oldest park in St Annes is Lowther Garden that comprises of mature gardens with a range of passive and active leisure facilities for all age ranges.
Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall is part of the Historic Houses Association and steeped with history dating back to the 12th century. Located just 1.3 miles from The Sidings, this Georgian House is set amongst 80 acres of historic parkland, incorporating a lake, beautiful gardens and pond.
Garden Centres
The Sidings is located a short distance from a selection of nurseries, ideal for picking up some new plants suitable for balcony and patio living. Leafy Lytham Garden Hub is just 1.4 miles away with Lytham St Annes Garden Centre and Crowder Nurseries a little further afield at four miles away.
Places To Visit With The Grandchildren
If you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out why not visit Wild Discovery, just a short drive away from The Sidings. The park offers a miniature safari and zoo with interactive and educational experience for animal lovers of all ages.
A little further afield is Ribble Steam Railway and Museum. Hop aboard the steam train or discover one of the UK’s one of the largest collections of locomotives in the museum.
More Than Meets The Eye
Lytham is a picturesque seaside town surrounded by stylish restaurants and boutique shops, offering a well-connected and worry-free lifestyle on the coast. Click on the video to see more of the local area, in and around Lytham.
Amenities On Your Doorstep
You will find a number of well known and independent retailers situated within easy reach from The Sidings including:
- Booths – 0.2 miles
- Crofts Newsagent and Post Office – 0.2 miles
- The Windmill Quarter (shopping centre) – 0.2 miles
- Bond and Bloom Florist – 0.2 miles
- Tesco Express – 0.3 miles
- The Pork Shop (butchers) – 0.3 miles
- Exhibits Florists – 1.0 miles
- Sainsburys Local – 0.4 mile
- Lytham Post Office – 0.4 miles
- Lytham Posy Bowl (florist) – 0.5 miles
- Lidl – 0.9 miles
You will find a number of health care services within a short distance from The Sidings:
- Smiths Pharmacy – 0.2 miles
- Martin J Kenyon Dental Surgeons – 0.2 miles
- The Lytham Dental Clinic – 0.3 miles
- Fernbank Surgery – 0.4 miles
- Windmill Pharmacy – 0.4 miles
- Holland House Surgery – 0.4 miles
- Lytham Primary Care Centre – 0.4 miles
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital – 7.5 miles
The Sidings is perfectly situated with an array of Sports and Social Clubs nearby:
- Lytham Bowling Club – 0.5 miles
- East End Crown Green Bowling – 0.5 miles
- Lytham Green Drive Golf Club – 0.7 miles
- Fairhaven Watersports Centre – 2.0 miles
- YMCA St Annes Swimming Pool and Gym – 3.5 miles
- Freckleton Sports and Social Club – 4.3 miles
- Palatin Leisure Centre – 6.5 miles
There are a number of entertainment venues for you to enjoy within a short distance from The Sidings:
- The Lowther Pavilion Theatre – 0.8 miles
- Outdoor Cinema Lytham – 2.3 miles
- The Island Cinema – 3.5 miles
- Globe Theatre – 6.8 miles
- The Grande Theatre Blackpool – 7.8 miles
How To Find The Sidings
The Sidings is situated on the Fylde Coast in the heart of Lytham town centre, next to Booth’s supermarket. The Sidings retirement community can be accessed via Wharf Street off North Warton Street where you will find our entrance and car park.