Lytham Windmill

23/05/2026

22/05/2026

Lytham Windmill and the Old Lifeboat House are open weekends throughout May. Pop in and see the wonderful exhibits and climb up to the top of the mill. We are open 10:30 to 16:30 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays and it's free.

Come along and:
✨ Discover the inner workings of the famous windmill
⚓ Get up close to our incredible 125-year-old lifeboat
📜 Explore fascinating local history and heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a great day out for all ages by the seaside
Whether you’re a history lover, local resident, or visiting the Fylde Coast, there’s plenty to see and discover. We’d love to welcome you! ❤️

18/05/2026

🌬️⚓ Step back in time this weekend at two of Lytham’s most iconic landmarks!
The beautiful Lytham Windmill and the historic Old Lifeboat House are open on Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May from 10:30am – 4:30pm — just as they are every weekend and bank holiday throughout May to September.
Come along and:
✨ Discover the inner workings of the famous windmill
⚓ Get up close to our incredible 125-year-old lifeboat
📜 Explore fascinating local history and heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a great day out for all ages by the seaside
Whether you’re a history lover, local resident, or visiting the Fylde Coast, there’s plenty to see and discover. We’d love to welcome you! ❤️
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16/05/2026

16/05/2026

🌬️⚓ Step back in time this weekend at two of Lytham’s most iconic landmarks!

The beautiful Lytham Windmill and the historic Old Lifeboat House are open on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May from 10:30am – 4:30pm — just as they are every weekend throughout May to September.

Come along and:
✨ Discover the inner workings of the famous windmill
⚓ Get up close to our incredible 125-year-old lifeboat
📜 Explore fascinating local history and heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a great day out for all ages by the seaside

Whether you’re a history lover, local resident, or visiting the Fylde Coast, there’s plenty to see and discover. We’d love to welcome you! ❤️

15/05/2026

Lytham's fabulous Windmill and Lifeboat Museum is keen to recruit new volunteers to assist in its seasonal operation. We have a wonderful volunteer team and are looking for stewards to help at the Windmill or the Old Lifeboat House. It's great fun, and if you love talking to members of the public about local history, do let us know. Please contact Steve at [email protected] or message this page. We would be delighted to hear from you. You don't need any experience.

14/05/2026

📢 Statement on Lytham Windmill Lighting Issues.

The up-lighting system used to illuminate Lytham Windmill has unfortunately deteriorated to the point where it is no longer functional. The current setup is an ageing and complex system that has historically required specialist contractors to change colours, carry out adjustments, and keep it operating reliably.

Due to the age of the equipment and the exposed location of the windmill, the lighting has now failed on two of the four up-lights. The remaining two units have begun to strobe uncontrollably, and for safety reasons we have made the decision to power the entire system down.

Given the complexity and limitations of the existing arrangement, we are now actively exploring options to fully renew the lighting system. Our goal is to install a modern, reliable, and easy to operate solution that will allow our own staff to manage colour changes for charitable causes and community events without the need for an electrician.

We understand how important the illuminated windmill is to residents and visitors alike, and we share that pride in seeing this iconic landmark lit up. We remain committed to restoring this service and are currently in discussions with suppliers and installation contractors to design a long term, future proof lighting package.

Further updates will be provided as plans progress.

05/05/2026

Lytham's fabulous Windmill and Lifeboat Museum is keen to recruit new volunteers to assist in its seasonal operation. We have a fantastic volunteer team and are looking for stewards to help staff the Windmill or the Old Lifeboat House. It's great fun, and if you love talking to members of the public about local history, do let us know.
Please contact Steve Williams at [email protected] or message this page. Alternatively, contact David Hoyle 's Past. We would be delighted to hear from you. You don't need any experience.

05/05/2026

Lytham Windmill and the Old Lifeboat House are open weekends throughout May. Pop in and see the wonderful exhibits and climb up to the top of the mill. We are open 10:30 to 16:30 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays and it's free.

03/04/2026

Lytham Windmill is now open for Easter. Pop in and see the wonderful exhibits and climb up to the top of the mill. We are open this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, this weekend and next weekend, and it's free.