Fylde Council is delighted to announce its participation in Heritage Open Days from Friday 12 September to Sunday 21 September 2025, offering residents free access to local heritage venues and events including the Fairhaven Regatta on Sunday 14 September.
The Regatta will feature water demonstrations from Ribble Cruising Club, Fairhaven Model Boaters and Fylde Coast SUP, alongside lakeside entertainment suitable for all ages. The Friends of Fairhaven Lake will present heritage talks within the Pagoda Visitor Centre which dates back to 1901, sharing the history of this blue plaque site and Fairhaven’s development.
Additional venues in Fylde participating in Heritage Open Days 2025 include:
- The Ditchburn Jukebox Museum: Thursday 18-Sunday 21 September, 10am-4pm
- Lytham Heritage Centre: Thursday 18-Sunday 21 September, 10am-4pm
- St Annes Parish Church: Saturday 20 September, 10am-3pm
- Lytham Institute: Saturday 13 September & Saturday 20 September, 10am-3pm
Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, commented: “Heritage Open Days connects our community with Fylde’s history through free access to venues and events. The Fairhaven Regatta exemplifies this accessibility, combining water activities with heritage talks to engage visitors of all ages.”
The ten-day programme supports the Council’s commitment to cultural accessibility and community engagement. Venues will operate various opening times throughout the festival period.
Full details on Fairhaven Regatta are available at www.discoverfylde.co.uk/events/fairhaven-lake-2025-annual-regatta/
For the complete Heritage Open Days programme, visit: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
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