Welcome to the Fylde Five - five things worth knowing about the Fylde Coast this week.
THE ONE TO BOOK
Fancy a proper night at the theatre?
Dial M for Murder brings a classic thriller to Blackpool Grand Theatre, with twists, suspicion and a murder that may not be quite as straightforward as it first appears..
Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September
Blackpool Grand Theatre
From £18
Multiple performances available
Booking recommended
Our tip: If you like your theatre with a proper bit of tension, this is the one.
THE ONE YOU MIGHT MISS
Fancy a rummage?
St Annes square fills up with independent makers, local producers and artisan food and drink for this monthly market. A good one for having a wander and finding something you didn’t know you needed.
Saturday 12 September
10am - 4pm
St Annes Square
Free
Our tip: Go hungry. There’ll be plenty to browse - and plenty of excuses to take something home.
THE CHEAP ONE
Fancy a laugh?
Four comedians, one Saturday night and a ticket that won’t leave your wallet sobbing. Comedy Station brings Matt Price, Ryan Kenny, and Simon Emanuel to Blackpool, with Ryan Gleeson on hosting duties.
Saturday 12 September
7pm- 10:45pm
Comedy Station - Blackpool
Our tip: A decent-value Saturday night when you fancy doing something other than going to the pub.
THE FOOD ONE
Fancy a little bit of Paris.
A little bit of Paris by the Irish Sea. Beurre makes French pastries, desserts and cakes fresh each morning, with everything from flaky croissants and cruffins to seriously fancy patisserie. And yes, there’s excellent coffee too.
2 The Crescent, Lytham St Annes
Open Wednesday-Sunday
From 10am
Until sold out
Bakery counter Thursday-Sunday
Our tip: Go early. The counter is at its fullest in the morning, and the bakery bits don’t hang around.
THE WILD CARD
Fancy a bit of ooh and aah?
Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship returns with a spectacular music-synced display over the sea. The build-up starts from 7:45pm, with the fireworks scheduled for 8:15pm.
Saturday 12 September
From 7:45pm
Blackpool Promenade
Free to watch
Our tip: Get there early and find a good spot on the Prom. This one gets busy.
OUR PICK
Ever wondered what’s inside?
Two of Lytham’s best-known landmarks, one free weekend. Step inside the historic windmill, then wander next door to see the beautifully restored 1901 lifeboat Chapman and discover the remarkable story of the local lifeboat service.
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
10:30am - 4:30pm
Lytham Green
Free - donations welcome
Our tip: Do both while you’re there. They’re right next to each other, and it’s a surprisingly good little history fix.
NEXT FRIDAY
1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk
Friday 18 September - 12pm
One for next Friday’s diary: this free guided walk explores 42 houses built for the 1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition, looking at the pioneering ideas behind them and the stories they’ve left behind.
Free - booking required