History of St Annes Beach Huts

A Seaside Tradition, Restored with Care

Beach huts have been part of life on the Fylde Coast for more than a century. What began as mobile bathing machines evolved into permanent wooden huts by the late 1800s, becoming a familiar and much-loved feature of the St Annes shoreline.

For decades, these huts were practical, social, and quietly joyful – places to shelter from the wind, change after a swim, share tea, and mark long summer days. By the late 1980s, the original huts at St Annes had disappeared entirely. A small but meaningful part of the town’s seaside character was lost.

In 2010, we set out to bring that tradition back.

The modern St Annes Beach Huts were designed to respect the past without pretending to live in it. They retain the simplicity and charm people remember, while adding the reliability, cleanliness, and thoughtful details families now expect. Nothing decorative for its own sake. Everything built to be used, enjoyed, and returned to.

Today, the huts are once again part of daily life on the promenade. Families return year after year. Children claim “their” hut. Grandparents recognise the rhythm of the place. Each booking helps sustain a small, well-kept piece of local seaside culture.

This isn’t a replica for show. It’s a working tradition, maintained carefully and shared openly.

Beach hut memories in photographs

See photographs of the Beach Huts and promenade to explore the setting for your visit.

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