5 reasons to go there

1 Lytham Festival from today to Sunday. Taking to the main stage on Lytham Green will be Olly Murs, Madness, The Human League, and Midge Ure. 2 1940s Wartime Festival on August 19 and 20. It features battle re-enactments and vehicle displays. 3 A traditional pier, beach huts, mini-golf and historic windmill. 4 The Taps – a traditional pub that has won regional CAMRA pub of the year. 5 Royal Lytham & St Annes golf course that has played host to the Open championship and has 206 bunkers.