Over the weekend of May 10 and 11 more than 400 of the UK's wind and watermills will be open to the public as part of (SPAB's) the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings National Mills Weekend - an event which celebrates Britain's milling heritage.

One of several mills on the Fylde, Lytham Mill was built in 1805 and worked until 1919 when a fire destroyed most of the machinery. Rebuilt and renovated several times since, the Mill now houses a permanent exhibition of the history of the Mill and of bread-making, a tableaux of Lytham life during the last 100 years and various memorabilia and models including a glimpse into a shrimper's cottage, and a trip down memory lane to see what schooldays were like in the past!

Cllr Simon Renwick, Cabinet Member for Culture and Tourism, said: "Lytham Windmill is well known by visitors to the Fylde as the landmark that everyone sees when they come to the town. I would encourage anyone, whether local or from further afield, to come along to visit this historic landmark and enjoy the excellent heritage exhibition inside. And if the weather holds out, enjoy a picnic on the green whilst you're here – a great way to spend a day!"
Staffed by volunteers from the Lytham Heritage Group and Fylde Borough Council staff, the popular attraction will be open from 10.30 and 4.30 with an hour closure for lunch between 1 and 2pm.
The mill will also be open to visitors at the same times throughout the summer from May 23 until September 7 from Wednesdays to Sundays and until Monday on Bank Holidays.