History of St Annes Beach Huts

The Legacy of St Annes Beach Huts: A Timeless Seaside Tradition Reimagined

Beach huts have adorned the Fylde Coast for over a century, embodying the spirit and joy of British seaside culture. These iconic structures, originally mobile bathing machines, transitioned into permanent fixtures in the late 19th century, becoming beloved symbols of seaside charm in Lytham St Annes. For generations, they’ve served as more than just changing rooms — they represent cherished moments and the enduring spirit of coastal leisure.

By the late 1980s, the last of St Annes’s original beach huts had disappeared, marking the end of an era. But in 2010, our team set out to restore this beloved tradition, infusing it with a touch of modernity to create an experience that honours both history and contemporary comforts. Our newly designed huts blend nostalgic elegance with thoughtful amenities, bridging the past and present of seaside enjoyment.

Today’s beach huts at St Annes are more than mere shelters; they’re where friends and families reconnect, where laughter fills the air, and where memories of our stunning coast are born. Each guest, or “Hutter,” has played a part in reclaiming a piece of St Annes’s heritage, helping to cultivate a community that values and protects our unique coastal history.

We invite you to journey through time with us by exploring our gallery of handpicked images, each capturing the essence of tradition, camaraderie, and the timeless allure of the seaside.

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St Annes Beach Huts

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Lee M.

Great walk on the beach as usual, was nice and sunny too 😎

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Lisa F.

Had a fantastic time from beginning to end yesterday. Even before we set off the guest book we received with all relevant information, it was a great help. We arrived to find trolleys next to the toilet block to help us ferry all our food, drinks, games, etc. down the hut itself. The hut itself had been throughly cleaning and had plenty of everything that you may need cutlery, glasses and plates, etc. As was the toilet block with numerous toilets that you needed key access to in order to prevent general access from the public. There was also a separate seating area and washer and dishwasher.The access to the hut itself was up two steps and for me became more of a struggle as the day went on because I became more tired and cold. Could it be possible to have a hut with ramp access? Also, maybe consider wifi as more and more board games are now using apps on phones, and my data kept dropping.I would like to thank the staff who were friendly and helpful and on hand should you need throughout your stay.The huts also contained a dab radio, which was a great accompaniment to the laughter.Would I use the beach hut again - yes, without a shadow of doubt!

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Colin W.

Absolutely brilliant! Good atmosphere. Absolutely spotless and good facilities!

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Charlotte W.

Absolutely perfect! We’ve hired these beach huts a few times over the years and we’ve always had a great time!You can use the huts from 10am until midnight, so if you get a good weather day it’s fun to play on the beach, have a relax by the hut with a cuppa or a Prosecco while watching the world go by. Have some lunch, more fun in the sun, and end the day watching the sunset 🤩The huts have a kettle, microwave, fridge, cutlery, crockery, plastic wine “glasses” washing up liquid, dishcloth. I would suggest bringing an extra tea towel, washing up sponge, kitchen roll, tea, coffee, food, and drinks, and your own deck chairs/reclining chairs. There’s only cold water in the hut and you only get 20 litres so bring your own drinking water, and I just used some water out of the kettle to wash up with.There are toilets that are for the beach huts only and these are situated near the Lifeboat station. So a bit of a walk if your beach hut is at the other end, but it’s good to walk 😃

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Elaine G.

The huts are clean and have everything you need such as fridge kettle and microwave. The location is great right on the promenade and beach. Toilets close by which again was very clean. Just difficult to park if you don't get there early

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Debra G.

A lovely relaxing day and evening in the show hut celebrating my birthday, saw alpacas being walked on the beach and a fabulous sunset. a delicious freshly made afternoon tea from the Ocean cafe, already booked for next year

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Jonny S.

Excellent on a day with such lovely weather. Good to get the family together.

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Mel W.

This is the 3rd time we have visited the Beach Huts and have enjoyed each visit. We love the location, the views across the estuary are lovely and the sunset spectacular as well as lovely walks along the beach.The huts are small but perfectly formed and immaculately clean, as were the toilet facilities. Only one tiny irksome thing was, no plug in the sink, I know you wash everything after people leave, but when you are there for the day you want to reuse plates and cups.Really liked the trolley carts for carrying bags etc made life a lot easier.I highly recommend St Annes beach huts and am sure we will be back.

Response from the owner: Noted on the sink plug, thanks for feedback and the review 🙏

Trish C.

What a great day in a beach hut in Lytham St Annes. I’d booked it in the hopes of seeing some of the planes from the Blackpool Air Show. We did get to see a few Red Arrows but that was it, we were too far from the flight path.It certainly didn’t spoil our day of chilling out and catching up with family. Weather was brilliant, cabin had everything we needed we just took our own picnics and a few extra seats. Great day can’t recommend it enough. 5⭐️

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Deborah W.

We had a fabulous family day we had 2 beach huts to accommodate 12 of us plenty of room for everyone spotlessly clean .dissapointed to see that not everyone sticks to the rules - too many people in some huts.We were very fortunate with the weather and will not hesitate to book again.thank you

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Anni S.

Arrived at 10 am on the 31st July. Stunning day, immaculate huts and the beach on our doorstep what more could you want. It was like a mini community with everyone chatting and offering help or ideas. There was a large group, but they were only there late afternoon and were super polite and friendly. They sat to one side of the hut on the public prom.
We stayed until sunset it was truly magical. HUGE thanks to the staff who were so helpful. Its my second visit and I will be back! 💕🤩

Ruth S.

We had a brilliant day at the Beach Huts on our annual family get together. The weather certainly helped, but the facilities in the huts and at the office are just perfect for a day out.

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Claire W.

Great spot, we always book it for my Mums Birthday in July. Perfectly kitted out little hut perfect spot for views and people watching. Very relaxing.The only thing (first experience) not normally that busy was I really struggled to find a parking spot. I had to drop my 82yr old Mum off and park a mile down the road because the car parks in the vicinity were all full.Can we not get priority on the car park, a pass or sticker for beach huts?Next year will be our fifth year coming.

Response from the owner: Dear Claire, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing St Annes Beach Huts to celebrate your mum's birthday every year. We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the views, people watching, and the relaxing atmosphere of our huts.We understand that parking can be a challenge, especially during busy periods. Unfortunately, we do not have control over the public car parks and cannot offer priority passes or stickers. However, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences and will consider your feedback as we explore potential solutions.For future visits, we recommend arriving early to secure a parking spot or exploring alternative parking options in the area. We are also happy to assist with any other needs you may have to ensure your visit is as enjoyable and convenient as possible.Thank you for your loyalty, and we look forward to welcoming you for your fifth year next July!Best regards,Stuart Robertson St Annes Beach Huts Limited

Michelle S.

We had an amazing day at the beach huts, arriving at lunch and leaving at 9pm. The huts are spotless with everything you need inside. The weather was amazing which is always a bonus. We did have a large party next to us (larger than allowed, the maximum is 6ppl, dont be these people its not fair on the other guests or the business itself) I was going to send an email regarding this, however no need too, the director had emailed me first apologising and offering a refund. A* customer service. Thank you so much and we will be back.

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Caroline W.

Had a lovely day ☺️Beautiful beach hut, perfect if you have little ones to shade from the sun.Can’t wait to book again 🎉

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Jane T.

Perfect birthday yesterday in hut #19Weather was amazing & we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Hut was well equipped & toilet block was a great addition & not far from the huts.Parking at the swimming pool was also super easy.Thanks we’ll be back for sure.

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Helen M.

Our second Beach Hut day and another fabulous experience. We love it and will be back!

Jane T.

Had an amazing birthday today in hut #19

Weather was glorious - hut perfect - company not too shabby too.

Will definitely be back.

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Wendy B.

Wonderful day at the beach huts. Lovely, clean, cute hut with absolutely everything you need for a perfect day with family. Easy access to private toilet facilities. Ample parking. Pull along trucks to transport your belongings. It was an absolutely fantastic day and weather was fabulous too! Arrived for 10am left at 9.00pm. Fun filled day!

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liz K.

I booked 2 beach huts for a family birthday. We had a fantastic time weather was great so we got to play lots of games on the beach. Plenty of room for chairs outside the huts. The facilities are brilliant, fridge, microwave, water. All cups, plates, glasses and cutlery provided for 6 persons. Easy access to toilets - which where very clean. We will be booking again definitely next year

Response from the owner: Thankyou Liz, also thankyou for the TripAdv review, we appreciate it

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Phil H.

Had a lovely day

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Yvonne P.

The beach hut was clean, tidy and nicely decorated. Everything you needed for a day was there. The toilet facilities were great. Great access to the beach and local amenities. Despite the weather we still enjoyed our experience in the beach hut. Thank you!

Julie J.

Very clean, good facilities and well located. Have been twice now with my young grandchildren and these form an ideal base for a day out.

Judith B.

Another great day out at St Ann’s beach huts. Well equipped and great location. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I am happy to recommend the beach huts. Lots to do for young children little train ride, park with swings and trampolines and a fabulous beach.

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David T.

An excellent day out. The beach huts offer the perfect base for the day at the beach. Easy to book direct, great communication and cleanliness. Our family visit several times a year. We will be back in August. Thank you.

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Barbara C.

Great for a day at the beach, the beach hut had everything we needed, water, Kettle , cutlery, and crockery, fridge and microwave, tea and coffee.

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