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AIG Women's Open 2026
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29 Jul – 2 Aug 2026 · Golf

Hotels for AIG Women's Open 2026

At Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lytham St Annes running 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2026. 12 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About AIG Women's Open 2026

The AIG Women's Open 2026 takes place at Royal Lytham & St Annes, one of golf's most prestigious links courses. Where you stay determines how much time you spend commuting versus enjoying the championship and the Lancashire coast.

Where to stay nearby

Royal Lytham & St Annes hosts one of women's golf's major championships on the Fylde Peninsula. The venue sits within easy reach of the coast, with several towns offering different mixes of convenience, atmosphere, and choice. Whether you prefer to be steps from the course or want a livelier base nearby, here are your realistic options.

Lytham St Annes — about 2 km away

Lytham St Annes is the closest base, just 2km from the course—ideal if you want minimal travel time and a quieter, seaside setting. With 18 hotels in our catalog, options are more limited than larger towns, but the short distance makes early starts and post-round returns straightforward.

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Blackpool — about 8 km away

Blackpool sits 8km away and offers the most hotels (129) and liveliest atmosphere, with the coast, amusement piers, and wider dining and entertainment options. A short drive or regular buses connect you to the venue, making it a good compromise between choice and convenience.

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Manchester — about 60 km away

Manchester is 60km inland and the largest hub with 137 hotels and full city amenities, best suited to visitors combining the championship with wider travel plans. The journey to the course takes an hour or so by car or public transport, so it works only if you're willing to spend time commuting or staying multiple nights in the area.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to Royal Lytham & St Annes

12 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

The Gaydon

The Gaydon

33 Derbe Road

0.2km away

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Stay Lytham Serviced Apartments

Stay Lytham Serviced Apartments

31 Lightburne Ave, FY8 1JE

0.3km away

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Offshore - The Inn Collection Group

Offshore - The Inn Collection Group

63/67 South Promenade, FY8 1LZ

0.3km away

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Dalmeny Resort Hotel

Dalmeny Resort Hotel

19-33 South Promenade, FY8 1LX

0.5km away

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Clifton Park Hotel - Exclusive to Adults

Clifton Park Hotel - Exclusive to Adults

299-301 Clifton Drive South, FY8 1HN

0.5km away

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St Ives Hotel

St Ives Hotel

7-9 South Promenade, FY8 1LS

0.6km away

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Design Suites Lytham

Design Suites Lytham

21 Richmond Rd, FY8 1PE

0.6km away

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Sweet Suites Lytham

Sweet Suites Lytham

0.7km away

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Hy Lytham St Anne's

Hy Lytham St Anne's

318 328 Clifton Drive North, FY8 2PB

1.0km away

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Howarth House

Howarth House

315 Clifton Drive, FY8 1HN

1.0km away

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The Glendower Hotel

The Glendower Hotel

St Annes On Sea, FY8 2NQ

1.1km away

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EsJays at Knowles House

EsJays at Knowles House

4 Knowles Road, FY8 2BG

1.2km away

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History

The AIG Women's Open is the oldest of women's golf's major championships and the only one played on links land. It was first staged in 1976, when Jenny Lee Smith won the inaugural title and the total prize fund was just £500; the championship has since grown beyond recognition, gaining major status and, from 2019, the backing of insurer AIG under the stewardship of The R&A.

The 2026 edition marks a landmark 50th staging and returns to Royal Lytham & St Annes on the Lancashire coast, a classic championship links among the dunes of the Fylde that has hosted the men's Open many times and welcomes the women's major for a sixth occasion. Lytham has produced memorable champions, from Annika Sorenstam in 2003 to home favourite Georgia Hall in 2018.

For the golden-anniversary year the prize fund rises to a record 10 million US dollars, with 1.5 million going to the winner, reflecting a purse that has more than trebled since 2019.

Records & quirks

  • The 2026 championship is played at Royal Lytham & St Annes on the Lancashire coast from 29 July to 2 August.
  • It is the oldest major in women's golf, first held in 1976.
  • Jenny Lee Smith won the inaugural 1976 title, when the total prize fund was £500.
  • The 2026 staging is the 50th edition of the championship.
  • The 2026 prize fund is a record 10 million US dollars, with 1.5 million to the winner.
  • It is the sixth time Royal Lytham & St Annes has hosted the event; Georgia Hall won there in 2018.

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