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SoFA Lytham Hall Outing

The day before the outing it had rained solidly all day. However, on 16 December, the outing day itself was perfect, allowing 37 members of SoFA to enjoy a superb time at Lytham Hall in sparkling sunshine.

The short journey was made a little longer by the ubiquitous roadworks en route. However, Pat, our dependable driver from Don Fraser Coaches, ensured that we arrived in time for refreshments. Revitalised, we took a tour of the Hall decorated for Christmas with the theme ‘The Most Wonderful Rhyme of the Year’.

The display featured rooms containing one or more exquisitely decorated trees and scenes depicting nursery rhymes. It was impossible to choose a favourite, however, the staircase landing display was particularly spectacular.

The final display was a charming model village depicting Lytham in winter complete with ski slopes.

Members then enjoyed a silver afternoon tea. There was time to look at the Garden Centre and do some Christmas shopping then home safely in golden winter sunshine. Another enjoyable SoFA outing in friendly companionship.

Photographs of SoFA Lytham Hall outing supplied by Charlie Craig and article by Frank. Thank you both.

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Lytham Hall at Christmas

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Snowdrops and Silver Service SoFA’s outing to Lytham Hall

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For the first of several outings planned for 2025, over 40 members travelled together on the pleasant, short coach drive to Lytham Hall in mid February. Arriving at noon, there was ample time to wander through the Hall grounds to enjoy both the gardens and the beds of beautiful snowdrops. After the walk, we gathered in the refurbished first floor of the West Wing, over the cafe. In an informal setting, members could mix and chat while enjoying the variety of sandwiches, scones, delicious confectionary and cakes. The catering staff at Lytham Hall provided a high standard of silver service. There was still time to stroll through the shop and garden centre, where some members were tempted by the large display of flowers and plants. Then home safely by tea time thanks to the reliable service of Don Fraser Coaches.

If you are not a member but would like to join any of our events, please fill in the Contact Form. Article by Frank Hyland with thanks.

Snowdrop walk and afternoon tea at Lytham Hall

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SoFA members have the opportunity to revisit the splendid Lytham Hall to enjoy the famous Snowdrop Trail in the parkland at the Hall. If there was time to stop and count the flowers, there would be at least 9 million in total! Following this, we move to the warmth of the indoors for their Georgian silver service afternoon tea.

The coach will pick up at Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Southport and Churchtown. Please see Autumn magazine for details.

The cost to include travel, admission, afternoon tea and gratuities.

If you are not a member but would like to attend any of our events please fill in the Contact Form.

Outing to Lytham Hall

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Our penultimate outing for this year was to Lytham Hall on 27th September. The Hall is situated one mile from Lytham St Annes on the Fylde coast.
Lytham Hall is considered the finest Georgian House in Lancashire. It is a Grade 1 listed building and is surrounded by 80 acres of parkland. The site dates back to a 12th Century Benedictine Monastery. Sir Cuthbert Clifton built a Jacobean Manor House on the site in 1606 which was remodelled by Thomas Clifton in 1752 into the Palladium House that stands today. The Heritage Trust for the North West took over the management of Lytham Hall in 1998 on a 99 year lease. In 2022 Lytham Hall was crowned winner of the Historic Houses restoration award.

On arrival we were greeted by two enthusiastic volunteer House guides. We were taken to the upstairs area of the West wing for refreshments of coffee and biscuits. Denise a very knowledgeable guide explained the history of Lytham Hall and of its past owners. We were then able to explore the house on a free flow basis. Several hardy members explored the gardens in the rain. The Paradise Garden was particularly lovely despite the wet weather.

At 13:30 we all returned to the West wing for an excellent lunch of hotpot or vegetable lasagne. Later several members visited the cafe, shop and well stocked garden centre. Everyone agreed that our day out was interesting, relaxed and very enjoyable.

Our next outing will be to Blackpool Illuminations on October 19th. If you are interested in any of our events or wish to join our Association please fill out our Contact Form. Article by Lois Hughes and photo’s courtesy of Michael Rofe,

Lytham Hall

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Lytham Hall is the finest Georgian House in Lancashire. It is a Grade 1 listed building situated in 80 acres of parkland. The site of Lytham Hall dates back to a 12th century Benedictine monastery. Sir Cuthbert Clifton built a Jacobean Manor House in 1606 which was then remodelled by Thomas Clifton in 1752 into the Palladium House that stands today.

Access: Please note, the house is on 3 floors and unfortunately there are no lifts.

Cost: to include travel, tea/coffee on arrival, private talk, lunch and gratuities.

Lunch: Option 1 – Hotpot with red cabbage Option 2 – Vegetarian lasagne.

Please indicate your choice of lunch on booking form.

Pick-up points are Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Southport and Churchtown. Details can be found in our Spring Magazine.

Currently this outing is for SoFA members only. If you are interested in this outing, any of our events or wish to join our association please use Contact Form.

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