Windmill Tours, Lytham

12/02/2022

Snowdrop Tour at Lytham Hall led by myself, 11am Sunday 13th February. Details at

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03/02/2022

I am resuming volunteer work at Lytham Hall starting Sunday 6th February, guiding the 11am Snowdrop Tour of the out buildings and gardens. Details at

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06/08/2021

I am still doing outside tours as a volunteer at Lytham Hall, Friday afternoons at 1pm and 2:30pm.
Here is a link to an article about a tour I did for Lancashire Archaeological Society.

August 1st 2021 the Lancashire Archaeological Society had a guided tour of the exterior and gardens at Lytham Hall. We were divided into 2 groups one going at 10.30 and the other at 11.30am. The h…

26/07/2021

Dear all,

sadly, due to rising costs and the effects of the pandemic, Windmill Tours will cease trading at the end of the week. A big thankyou to all my customers, family and friends.

Stuart

16/06/2021

The next tours will be from Tuesday 22nd June due to family commitments.

17/05/2021

Delighted to say that in line with the easing of COVID restrictions we can now cater for tour groups of up to 29 people! So grab your friends, bring a group or club along and enjoy the story of Victorian Lytham!

30/04/2021

I am doing tours of the outbuildings and gardens at Lytham Hall every Friday at 1pm and 2.30pm. Tickets available at the office.

13/04/2021

Delighted to say I've just done my first tour of the year and I will be doing outside tours of Lytham Hall (in a voluntary capacity) on Fridays at 1pm and 2:30pm.
If you would like to book a tour of Lytham, please contact me on 07958 544916, for outside tours of Lytham Hall please contact the office at Lytham Hall.

29/03/2021

It seems like I've been waiting an age to write this but... the weather is getting warmer, restrictions are being lifted and I am delighted to say I can now offer tours to up to 5 persons at a time. To book a tour please contact me on 07958 544916, I look forward to hearing from you!

31/12/2020

Sadly Tier 4 restrictions mean no tours, we will return when the restrictions are withdrawn. In the mean time, stay safe and best wishes for a better New Year.

05/12/2020

Windmill Tours will be open under the Tier 3 "Rule of 6" guidance. Bookings for up to 5 people can be made by calling on 07958 544916. Thank you for your continued support.

02/12/2020

Hoping to start tours again soon, I will post an update as soon as I check the rules.

04/11/2020

Sadly there will be no tours for the next four weeks. Be good to yourselves and each other, hope to see you after the lockdown.

13/10/2020

Windmill tours are still operating under the new lockdown restrictions. Bookings for up to 5 people can be made by calling on 07958 544916.

26/09/2020

Due to current Covid restrictions I am only taking phone bookings. Tours are restricted to 5 people, larger parties accepted if part of the same household/covid bubble. Please call 07958544916 to book.

14/09/2020

Terrific footage from 1903.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fYraJFG1sI

This film is part of a series of six from the Mitchell and Kenyon collection from 1903 originally uploaded to Youtube by Gordon Birt. The first reel of this ...

10/09/2020

Windmill Tours employee of the month!

31/08/2020

A sunny bank holiday, perfect for a tour!

24/08/2020

A lovely day out there, ideal for a tour!

13/08/2020

Fantastic colourised vintage footage of Lytham in 1903.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=N8eurbsKPLM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1zLpiN-adudgzN0lYHlXW-UayfpW_aJmdQ87Fany7kYnwvfh2aLaoT7Gc

AI-restored/colorized film of Lytham, England in 1903. The original old footage is from Mitchell and Kenyon collection. The black and white footage is silent...

13/08/2020

Another lovely day, next tour at midday, suitable for mad dogs and Englishmen!

12/08/2020

Gorgeous weather, so don't forget your sun block! Next tour at midday.

11/08/2020

Tours starting at 11am today.

04/08/2020

A rainy start to the day, hopefully it will clear up in time for the midday tour!

03/08/2020

Lovely weather for my first day of working outside, long may it continue. Thanks to all who came on todays tour, and to all of you who have posted messages of support, you're a grand bunch!

03/08/2020

The big day has arrived, time to get out there and sell some tours!

31/07/2020

Hello Facebook, I'm pleased to announce that Windmill Tours is set to start tours of Lytham from Monday 3rd August with tours at midday and 2pm.

19/02/2020

We have ceased trading.

16/01/2020

Various pictures of old Lytham