Fylde Council is delighted to announce that the Lytham 1940s Weekend has been shortlisted for the Large Event of the Year in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in the county’s vibrant tourism sector.
The shortlisting followed a rigorous evaluation process, where the Fylde Council Tourism Team presented the event to a panel of industry experts. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and community impact of the 1940s Weekend event.
In addition to the 1940s Weekend, several Fylde tourism businesses have also been shortlisted across various categories, including:
- The Glasshouse at Staining Lodge (Wedding Venue)
- Folk, Roots & Maritime Festival, Lytham (Small Event)
- Offshore, St Annes (New Tourism Business)
- Staining Lodge Golf Course (Family Owned or Run Business)
- The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, Lytham (Cultural Venue/Organisation)
- Spitfire Visitor Centre, Blackpool (Small Visitor Attraction)
The Lancashire Tourism Awards, the county’s most comprehensive celebration of tourism excellence, will host its awards ceremony on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at Blackpool Tower. Fylde Council Leader, Councillor Karen Buckley, and Lead Member for Tourism, Councillor Jayne Nixon, will be in attendance.
Councillor Nixon commented: “We are absolutely delighted that the Lytham 1940s Weekend has been shortlisted. It’s fantastic to see so many outstanding tourism businesses from Fylde recognised in the final, and we wish all nominees the very best of luck.”
Find the full list of 2024 finalists here.
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