Clifton Arms Hotel
Lytham Saint Annes
The Clifton Arms Hotel has been privately owned by the Webb family since 1993, offering a luxurious four star hotel with the enviable location of being in the heart of Lytham whilst enjoying spectacular views of the sea front. This Grade II listed property is now beginning a new era whereby the family, together with General Manager, Victoria Harwood, are delighted to announce that the hotel is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme so that modern day comforts are combined with contemporary design and traditional elegance. This will ensure that the Clifton Arms Hotel continues to epitomise the splendour of gracious living from which the business has built its heritage and unrivalled reputation. If you have a passion for golf there are four championship courses all within a stones throw away from each other; Royal Lytham and St. Annes, Fairhaven, St. Annes Old Links and Lytham Green Drive. In 2012 England’s golf coast once again hosted the most prestigious golf tournament in the world when The Open Championship returned to Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club and we had the honour of looking after the winner, Ernie Els.
Blackpool Airport
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Lytham Saint Annes is one of England’s great links golf bases, sitting on the Lancashire coast just south of Blackpool. For golfers, the appeal is obvious: serious championship pedigree, traditional seaside atmosphere and several excellent courses within a very small area.
The headline venue is Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, one of the most famous links courses in world golf. The R&A has confirmed that Royal Lytham will host The Open for the 12th time in 2028, returning to the venue for the first time since Ernie Els won there in 2012. It is a classic tactical links test, known for bunkering, wind, firm fairways and the need to plot your way round rather than simply overpower it.
The wider area gives golfers plenty of depth too. St Annes Old Links is a 6,907-yard, par-72 championship links founded in 1901, and has hosted Open Final Qualifying several times, most recently from 2018 to 2022. Fairhaven Golf Club adds another strong option nearby, officially recognised as one of the finest championship courses in the north of England, with traditional links characteristics and over 125 years of heritage.
Golf here is best from April to October, with late spring and early autumn especially appealing for good course condition and fewer peak-season crowds. Wind is part of the experience, so controlled ball flight and smart course management matter.
Off the course, Lytham Saint Annes has a relaxed seaside feel. The beach is a major draw, while Lytham Windmill on Lytham Green is one of the town’s best-known landmarks and is open seasonally as a museum. The seafront, independent restaurants, cafés and nearby Blackpool give groups plenty to do between rounds.
For golfers seeking proper links golf, Open Championship history and an easy-going coastal base, Lytham Saint Annes is one of England’s strongest golf destinations.
