Sun, Style & Socialising: Making a Day of it at Bygone Times This Summer
Summer shopping is often synonymous with a crowded high-street, stuffy fitting rooms and the relentless glare of midday sun. However, if you’re a proud Lancastrian or visiting our historic county, don’t forget to visit Bygone Times this summer, offering a beautifully curated, multi-generational day out that feels like less of a chore and has something in-store for everyone!
Summer at Bygone Times
Lancashire’s leading antiques centre and the home to over 500 independent stallholders and local businesses, Bygone Times offer a treasure trove of history all year around. However, there’s just something special about Grove Mill during the warmer months.
Transforming a Bygone Times visit from a solo treasure hunt to a vibrant, social experience, the Summer makes Bygone Times much more than just buying stuff, but a full-day’s itinerary.
Here’s why Bygone Times is the ultimate summer destination for 2026!
Escape The Sun, Refresh Your Wardrobe
Like all Lancastrians, we love to have a little moan about the weather, even when it’s a bit of British sunshine.
But all joking aside, the peak afternoon heat can be a bit too much. Bygone Times offer a haven to escape the glare. With historic alleys and winding corridors, Bygone Times offers visitors a refreshing oasis of nostalgia.
Bygone Times offers a unique opportunity to create a unique Summer wardrobe. An exciting and eco-friendly alternative to fast-fashion and Vinted, Bygone Times’ stalls contain a variety of Summer favourites to discover, from linen shirts, retro sunglasses, classic summer dresses, dungarees and timeless accessories to stand out at any Summer BBQ or garden get-together.
Iced Lattes & Nostalgia with Family
During a great Summer day out, with sweaty necks and hand-held fans, everyone is entitled refreshing treat. Don’t forget to visit The Cotton Café, swapping your usual brew or ritual for a perfectly chilled iced latte or crisp cold drink with your delicious lunch.
The perfect excuse to treat parents and grandparents to a nostalgic day out, Bygone Times allows visitors to explore vintage memorabilia and tuck into a lovely lunch with a relaxed and bustling atmosphere.
The Bygone Times Garden Centre
One of Bygone’s best summer attractions is our garden centre. Allowing visitors to bask in the summer air, browse a stunning, vibrant selection of plants and soak in the community vibes, Bygone Times encapsulates the spirit and season of outdoor hosting.
Allowing visitors to build a personalised and curated garden, balcony or outdoor space, Bygone Times believe visitors shouldn’t have to settle for mass-product patio sets when there is so much character to discover, with Local Roots and English Stone to choose from.
From weather iron benches and rustic planters to quirky garden ornaments, outdoor treasures and beautiful glassware for a tipple in the sun, Bygone Times offers a variety of antiques and accessories to elevate garden living this Summer.
School’s Out? Blast Away Summer Holiday Boredom at Bygone
With six weeks of hectic and energetic activities for parents and grandparents to contend with, the School holidays can last an eternity. Bygone Times is a lifesaver, encouraging kids to get out of the house without breaking the bank.
Perfect for vintage toy shopping, pocket money toys, classic books, retro board games and treasure hunts, Bygone Times supply a bargain stash of entertainment to keep restless minds and fidgety hands occupied during the school holidays, whilst giving toys a second life.
Bygone Times: Thrifting is Better Together
A relaxed, creative and social environment, Bygone Times embodies so much of what’s great about Summer. With friends or family, make a day of it! Create memories, discover history, enjoy a refreshing drink and don’t just “go shopping”.
Bygone Times can’t wait to welcome you this Summer!