Southport is a large tourist town on the coast, just north of Liverpool. It is in the borough of Sefton in Merseyside.It is in the historic county of Lancashire.
Try to hunt out the old village to the north with a couple of great pubs and places to eat.
Take a train into Liverpool to see the sights. Spend time walking under the covered Victorian canopy which stretches almost the entire length of Lord St. This means you can shop in the dry whatever the weather. Visit the many parks, such as the botanic gardens all landscaped in the high Victorian style, and still keeping their charm.
- Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, Ainsdale. national nature reserve.
- Meols Hall. Manor house, although dating back 12th century mostly built in the 1960s.
- Southport Model Railway Village.
Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, Ainsdale. national nature reserve.
Meols Hall. Manor house, although dating back 12th century mostly built in the 1960s.
Southport Model Railway Village.
Southport is famed for its endless golf courses, the Flower Show, coastal views and outdoor events. The area is home to one of the biggest international jazz festivals and puts on air shows each year. With over 14 golf courses in its proximity, the town is a perfect place to go for a golfing weekend. Essentially you never run out of things to do in Southport. There is always something on in the town and the relaxing atmosphere make it one of the most friendly and welcoming places around.
- Pleasureland Southport. amusement park
Pleasureland Southport. amusement park
Lord Street is a must for all shoppers and boasts all the big High Street names. The area around the railway station is also good for shopping. The Old Barnyard Interiors are based on the first floor of The Royal Arcade on Lord Street, offering design-led gifts, vintage interiors and hand painted furniture. They are also stockists of Frenchic furniture paint. fb.me/theoldbarnyard
The Curzon on Lord Street is good and well established.
Generally the choice of places to eat is good and is not confined only to Lord Street.
For visitors it has to be Lord Street again!
In Southport, youths causing anti-social behavior is a common problem, often outside abandoned or boarded-up shops, and drunken behavior is common. Ignore these youths. Merseyside Police is tackling the problem.
Theft of items from vehicles is another major problem - especially in a tourist resort such as this, so use a car park like the Tulketh Street one over on-street parking if you can.