Southport Visitor Guide 2023

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Beside TH E S EA

"I love Formby Beach. I love being beside the seaside and I love that it is all just a short train ride away."

There’s nothing more relaxing than feeling our toes sinking into the sand while walking along the edge of the water and listening to the sound of the waves lapping at the shore. It’s our happy place.

Southport Beach is a great place to be beside, for dog-walks, families and those just wanting some refreshing sea air and to feel the freedom of the outdoors.

Thrill seekers can head over to the Ainsdale Beach (International Blue Flag) and try any combination of kite surfing, wind surfing or extreme kite flying.

Fun fact

Besides the seaside… the pine woods around Formby Point are home to one of England’s last remaining colonies of native red squirrels. Pop along and see if you can spot one!

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Iron Men as the sun sets at Crosby Beach.

Or take a picnic and give your kids a fun afternoon sliding down the sand dunes at Formby Beach.

Whatever your mood, the best times are beach times.

Cheese!

Love GOOD TIM ES

We have a fantastic selection of spots to eat, drink, chat and catch up. Ranging from traditional pubs and restaurants, to relaxed cafés and bars, the town has plenty of places to choose from.

Fine cuisine from all around the world, healthy salads, everyone’s favourite pizza and pasta, traditional pub food and not forgetting the proper seaside fish and chips, the town has all bases covered.

"I love laughing with friends over dinner, I love catching up over drinks, and I love making plans."

There’s enough choice for the whole family, or your most picky friend, to find somewhere that everyone can feel the joy of a great meal in a great place.

And there are enough proper pubs and cool bars for everyone to find the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink or a post-dinner nightcap.

If informal dining and cool street food is your thing, then make a beeline for Southport Market. Inside the spectacular Victorian ironwork of the old market is a wide selection of food stalls to excite the most jaded taste buds - and it’s perfect for families and big groups as everyone can choose from a different menu and still eat together.

Fun fact

Lovely for chatting, getting together and making plans for the rest of your dayor the rest of your stay!

If you like to get together over a pint or two, then our area has several pubs featured in the Good Beer Guide. There are some very cool micropubs, squeeze yourself in and sample something new.

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Plenty to entertain

"I love laughing, I love larking around at crazy golf, and I love seeing my family enjoy a proper seaside day out."

Grab a picnic and head to King’s Gardens. It’s full of beautiful Victorian architecture, with its Grade II listed shelters and ornate Venetian Bridge. There’s a community garden area with fountain, and nine cast iron shelters to give you a bit of shade on a hot day, as well as plenty of flatter land to enjoy a stroll.

Or for the more energetic types looking to entertain their little ones, there’s a children’s play area and crazy golf to enjoy.

Marine Lake is a brilliant place for family fun. Hire a pedalo if you’re keen to get your legs moving, or maybe a power boat if you’re feeling like a thrill – whatever your speed, messing about on the lake is always fun in spring and summer.

This summer, we’re hugely looking forward to visiting the newly refurbished (and old favourite!) Splash World.

A place for all the family to have fun, whatever the weather.

Fun fact

Model villages are a popular seaside attraction - but Southport didn’t have one until the family owned and designed Model Railway Village opened in 1996. It is one of the longest outdoor railway displays in the country.

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I S S HO PPI NG

Southport has an amazing selection of independent shops and businesses, from boutique clothes shops to galleries and bookshops. There’s something special about finding somewhere new to browse and there is plenty new to find in our town.

The Victorian splendour of Lord Street is a paradise for shoppers, with a cluster of independent storesand big-name favourites - under the ornate cast iron canopies. There is much more to Southport than the main street, with atmospheric arcades and parades of smaller shops to explore.

The glass domed grandeur of Wayfarer’s Arcade is a must, with its selection of gift shops, cafés, jewellers, and barbers. Quaint Wesley Street is a slice of proper seaside life, with pastel painted shops including a cake shop, café, children’s clothing, walking stick shop and gift shop.

"I love finding something special, I love exploring somewhere quirky and I love escaping the everyday."

If it’s vintage gems you’re after then don’t miss the Royal and Cambridge Arcades, both great places to browse for something unexpected. Or head to the delightful village feel of Churchtown’s Botanic Road, an independent shopper’s delight with plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat.

If the weather isn’t quite up to long exploration, Southport also has shopping destinations with easy parking - Central 12 and Ocean Plaza. Ocean Plaza has places to eat and be entertained as well, making it a good rainy-day spot.

Fun fact

The Grade II listed Wayfarer’s Arcade is on its third name, having been built as Leyland Arcade and being Burton Arcade for a period in the 1960s. In addition to the shops and cafés it used to house a tropical aquarium.

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Spill TH E TEA

We’ve always got time for a good gossip over a proper cuppa. Coffee lovers know it’s always better when made by a barista, or for those with a sweet tooth, there’s nothing better than getting your hands around a hot chocolate.

Southport is full of all the right cafés for you to enjoy.

There are few things more traditional than a stop for a drink in a proper old tea shop and Southport has several to choose from.

They are the perfect spot to take the weight off your feet, catch up with friends and family and soak in the old-world charm.

"I love a proper teapot, I love meeting for a natter, and I love that first bite of cake."

In the winter sit inside and watch the world go by, in the summer relax in the shade and enjoy your break al fresco.

If your tastes are more contemporary, Southport has a wide range of cool modern coffee shops, from the internationally familiar to boutique and unique. Step in, smell the coffee, and find the perfect little snack or light lunch for everyone to enjoy.

When it’s cold and blustery grab a hot chocolate to go. Take it out on the prom or the Pier and enjoy watching the sea while being warmed from the inside out!

Fun fact

Your teabags may have come into the UK from nearby Liverpool Docks - over 20 million a year are still unloaded here. Tea was one of the most important early products driving the development of the famed Victorian dock complex.

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"I love walking along the Pier with my little ones. I love the quiet of the coast and the feel of the sea breeze on my skin. And I love watching the sunset with my favourite ice cream."

MY HAN D

Southport is a wonderful place to live well.

This summer, plan to spend a day of relaxation in your favourite seaside town, finishing it with a walk along Southport

If you’re feeling peckish, why not pop into our new Pier Pavilion Café and take in the amazing panoramic views of the

Or perhaps a quick stop by the Pier Pit Stop Bar and Ice Cream Parlour and find your favourite flavour.

Our Pier is not just a marvel of architectural beauty and fine industrial engineering, it’s a great place to get your steps in for the day.

It is 25,000 steps to walk the full length of the Pier and back again. And go on… you deserve to grab that bag of tasty salty fish and chips when you finish!

Don’t forget to enjoy the telescopes, where you can view wildlife as you stroll, or view on TV screens in the Pier Pavilion.

Fun fact

Southport Pier used to attract huge crowds as it hosted the daredevil professors who would jump from the top of the arches into small pools of water below. These days, we prefer to use our Pier to admire the glorious sunsets, get our steps in and watch the world go by.

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Events ALL YEAR

"I love good food and drink. I love watching the planes woosh past. And I love dancing away to the musical fireworks displays."

Southport always aims to delight with an amazing sequence of events to enjoy all year round. Here’s a highlight or two:

Southport Food and Drink Festival

2nd - 4th June - Victoria Park

If you love good food, and good times, you need this in your diary! Our Food and Drink Festival is a favourite for foodies and families alike.

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Southport Air Show

9th - 10th September

Seafront

Expect aerobatic displays from jets, fighters, bombers, helicopters, and historic aircraft. Keep your eyes on the skies.

Southport Flower Show

17th - 20th August

Victoria Park

Southport's four-day festival of all things flora and fauna, plus everything you need for a relaxing summer atmosphere.

British Musical Fireworks Championship

22nd - 23rd September

Victoria Park

Join us for the biggest, brightest and most musical display extravaganza. Grab a blanket and bring your friends for a spectacular weekend.

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British Armed Forces Day

24th June

Lord Street War Memorial & Town Hall Gardens

Southport Half Marathon & 10k

25th June

Seafront

Enchanted Fields (yoga and wellbeing)

7th - 9th July

Victoria Park

Seaside

Weekender

Music Festival

21st - 23rd July

Victoria Park

Circus Zyair

30th July - 2nd August

Princes Park

Southport

Seaside 10k

17th September

Kings Gardens / Princes Park

Southport Classic and Speed Car Show

17th September

Victoria Park

Southport

Comedy Festival

29th September - 16th October

Town wide

Southport Christmas Lights On & Events Start

18th November

Town wide

More info

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It's our PLEASURE

"I love a good scream. I love getting soaked on the log flume. And I love whizzing through the air on my favourite roller coaster."

For a day devoted to fun, let Southport Pleasureland entertain you.

There are so many things to look forward to for all ages. With 20 rides for your little rascals to be thrilled by including the Apple Coaster, Dumbo, Fun House, Teacups, Trampolines and Water Wheels, the kids will be spoilt for choice.

For the bigger kids who love a good scream… there’s the Dodgems, Looping Coaster, Matterhorn, Frisbee, Log Flume, spooky Ghost Train and much more! Or prepare to be transported to another world, another time, with Pleasureland’s latest attraction, Viking Golf. The Viking themed 18 hole adventure golf course is bound to thrill all the family.

If after all that excitement, you need a moment to recharge, there’s plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat and drink. With burger bars, coffee shops, doughnut stalls and delicious ice creams.

packages for groups of all sizes.

For full opening times check their website: southportpleasureland.com

Funfact

Southport Pleasureland was once home to one of the UK’s top 10 wooden roller coasters, the Cyclone! Since 1913, thrill seekers have known that the place to scream this summer is Southport Pleasureland.

Southport Pleasureland is a place to make memories.

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happy plac e

A lover of Southport writes, "My earliest seaside memories are of visiting Southport in the summer holidays – complete with the erratic British summer weather, bumpy donkey rides and giggling away at my little sister’s petrified screams at the Punch and Judy show.

I look back on Southport in the 80s with huge fondness – just being beside the seaside was enough to bring a smile to my face.

"I love hearing seagulls calling and the waves lapping at the shore, I love feeling the sun on my face, and I love the noises of the arcades."

I could spend hours in the Pier Pavilion, on the various penny slot machines, I loved the views from Southport Pier and peering out to sea to try and spot pirate ships with my father, and I always loved a trip to Southport Pleasureland and would ride on the log flume until I was soaked right through to my socks!

The simplest pleasures can be found near the seaside too, my dog lolloping along in Formby Woods, doing roly polys down the sand dunes (I even found £20 in one of the dunes once!).

Since having children of my own, I have been rediscovering the pleasures of the coast close to home."

There’s nothing quite so nostalgic as that moment your children excitedly shout, ‘Daddy I can see the sea!’

Fun fact

Ainsdale Beach is great for extreme kite activities, including kite buggies and land boards, as well as the more familiar kite surfing in the sea.

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Fairways TO HEAVEN

making the perfect putt and I love strolling into a welcoming clubhouse afterwards."

Southport is a great place for a golf breakwe’re not known as the golf capital of England for nothing!

We’ve got the highest concentration of championship links in the UK, with 20 courses in the vicinity.

The jewel in the crown must be Royal Birkdale, the scene of memorable Open battles up the final fairway towards the iconic art deco clubhouse.

Other courses in the area include Formby, Hesketh, Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale, West Lancashire, Formby Ladies, and Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa.

We’re the perfect location for making a few days of it to properly explore the courses, or for just sneaking in a quick 18 holes while the rest of the family is at the beach - either works for us.

"I love the feeling of anticipation on the first tee of a beautiful course, I love

Fun fact

Royal Birkdale has held The Open Championship 10 times - from 1954 to 2017, the Women’s Open six times and the Ryder Cup twice. Last time the Open was played there, a 62 was scored in one round - perhaps a challenge for a visit?

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"I love exploring somewhere new (or familiar) with someone special, I love finding somewhere cosy and I love making special plans."

Want your ROMANC E

Southport is perfect for romance. We’ve got lots of places for couples to spend their time, whether you just want to spend an early date at the cinema, time outdoors, or perhaps a more intimate dinner and drinks.

If you’re at the stage of wanting to put a ring on it… our selection of contemporary and antique jewellers are good places to shop!

Our favourite places to take your date:

Pier

The perfect place for a romantic walk nowhere in particular. The Little Theatre

Cuddle up with a show.

Marine Lake

Messing about on the water - great for memories.

Crazy Golf

Laughter is good on a first date and there’s lots here. Or it’s a real test of a long relationship!

Adventure your thing? Try extreme kiting.

Southport Market

The cool date spot with a great choice of lovely street food.

Botanic Gardens

Hand in hand strolling heaven here.

Hesketh Park

Grab a pair of coffees on the way here, find a bench, and chat about everything and nothing.

Fun fact

The Atkinson

One for the talkers among us, plenty to get the conversation started here.

Stop to smell the roses in Hesketh Park, many of the original varieties (from the Victorian era) still grow in the rose gardens, restored in 2016.

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For culture Vu ltu r es

We have history to spare in Southport and there’s something to learn or see around every corner.

The Atkinson is a great place to start with a museum, gallery, and

performance spaces - the story of the Duke with vision, triumph, tragedy and shipwreck, and the landowners who gave their names to Lord Street, Hesketh Park, Scarisbrick Avenue, and the Bold Hotel.

Once you’re done exploring you can take time to rest in the café or perhaps have a potter in the museum shop.

To find out what’s on at The Atkinson this month visit theatkinson.co.uk

"I love gawking at historic buildings. I love finding out the history around me and I love sharing it with friends and family."

The development of the town attracted Victorians by the trainload, and we can follow in their footsteps today - most notably on our historic Pier, one of the longest in England. Great for strolling along and getting your steps up!

Among the famous visitors to the town are Moby Dick author Herman Melville, who visited with fellow American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Fun fact

Opened in 1860, Southport Pier has had many a famous foot stroll along it, including Charlie Chaplin!

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in 1926 when the expanse of the sands was the site for Sir Henry Segrave to become the fastest driver in the world (at the time!), hitting 152mph in his Sunbeam.

Mechanical history buffs will also find delight in the British Lawnmower Museum - full of fascinating examples of this everyday yet innovative piece of garden technology.

Weather IS C LEAR...

If the sun isn’t shining there’s still lots to love about Southport.

Here are some ideas:

Formby Woods

Stomp through the cold to keep toes warm or kick up those autumn leaves. But don’t make too much noise or you won’t see the rare red squirrels.

Cosy Lunch

When your winter walk has taken a turn for the windy and wet then we’ve got lots of places to hide up and eat.

Vintage Boutiques

Make an entrance in party season in something perfectly vintage - you can spend a lovely day here looking for just the right piece.

"I love spotting squirrels, I love a cosy hot chocolate, and I love steaming hot fish and chips."

Empty Beach

When no one else is there, you can run, jump, cartwheel, and shout to your heart's content.

go down over the sea. Camera optional - or is it camera essential?

Fish and Chips

What could be more seaside than fish and chips all year round - either eaten outside on a bench, in a warm restaurant, or relive childhood by eating them in a steamed-up car!

Formby Woods is a lovely spot for an out of season walk. There are several trails which take you through the history, flora, and fauna of the area. You may even spot a red squirrel!

Winter Walks

Grab a flask of hot soup, get your hat and gloves on, and get those steps up along 22 miles of coastal trail.

Winter Wonderland

There’s little more magical than a Southport Christmas.

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n g ems

From secret beer gardens to art installations, to small vintage boutiques… there are plenty of hidden gems in Southport.

Bijou Cinema

How about watching the latest flick at the Bijou Cinema? A perfect place to cosy up with a date.

Wesley Street

Try Wesley Street with the terrace of pastel-coloured shops and cafés, feels like a tiny fishing village!

Hesketh Park

Hesketh Park is a lovely place for a quiet stroll, or a fast run, away from the crowds.

"I love finding something new, I love getting off the beaten track and I love finding secret special

Pier Pavilion

Next time you’re walking the Pier make sure you go right to the end and visit the Pavilion - the vintage amusements are worth a look and a play, or just have a drink and take in the view!

British Lawnmower Museum

Is the British Lawnmower Museum a hidden gem, or is it altogether too famous by now?

Fun fact

We’re not sure but it’s well worth a visit. The museum boasts mowers from the last century and a half of development and is a fascinating trip through the history of something many of us have in a shed.

Wesley Street - traders there have thrown themselves into festivals and events and have even covered the street in knitting for a yarn bombing event!

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Another Place

Explore SOM E MO R E

"I love Southport, but I also love to explore, I love culture, I love history, and there’s plenty more on offer just next door."

If you’re enjoying a staycation in Southport but want to head slightly out of town, there’s plenty nearby to entertain you!

Churchtown

In a suburb of Southport is the tranquil, historic village of Churchtown that dates back to the Domesday Book.

Another Place

Antony Gormley’s art installation at Crosby Beach is a must see.

Liverpool

Rufford Old Hall

A National Trust Tudor building surrounded by Victorian and Edwardian gardens. There is a relaxed woodland perfect for a peaceful stroll after some delicious treats in the cosy tea room.

Liverpool

For a waterfront location, rich heritage and vibrant culture, head over to Liverpool. Home to the largest collection of museums and galleries outside of London, there are exhibitions all year. The UNESCO City of Music is full of live music, festivals, theatre productions, sporting events and more -

May on behalf of Ukraine. rival clubs LFC and EFC. If football’s not your sport, then check out the Randox Grand National in April or The 151st Open Championship in July.

Farmer Ted's

The kids will love an afternoon of feeding the farm animals and riding on tractors while you can relax in the café.

Farmer Ted's

Love the outdoo rs

If dunes are your thing, then head for Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve - one of the largest expanses of dunes in the UK.

There are trails to explore and a discovery centre at Ainsdale with information on all the walks and wildlife. The dunes are home to rare wild flowers, lizards, and the noisy Natterjack Toad.

Also at the dunes is the Sandhills Lake Trail, an accessible boardwalk perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs, or anyone who likes a firm footing.

If water is your thing there’s no better way to enjoy it than at Marine Lake. Try out a Pedalo to keep up your exercise.

"I love getting closer to nature, I love exploring winding trails, and I love watching out for wildlife."

For a change of scenery - quite literally - the atmospheric reedbeds and mere (that’s an old word for lake) of Martin Mere are a total contrast! The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust site has trails and walks through the reeds and a hide to spot the waterbirds from at the water’s edge. The Mere also has a visitors’ centre and café so you can make a day of it.

The RSPB’s Marshside Nature Reserve is only half a mile from Southport town centre yet boasts rare waterbirds like the elegant avocet and flocks of lapwings. So, you can end your day’s birdwatching with a stroll back to town for a warming soup!

There are miles of peaceful cycle trails around. You can get away from the crowds, relax, and spend some time whizzing around on two wheels. Why not try the Trans Pennine Trail (our section is 14 miles of coastal paths), or you could go for it and do the full 207 miles! For an easier route, the Sefton Circular is 24 miles of old railway lines and coastal views. Perfect for an afternoon outdoors.

Get on yer bike and get to Southport.

Fun fact

The Marine Lake was dug out 135 years ago as part of the creation of King’s Gardens. Thrill seekers can take a high-speed jet boat spin around the lake and see the town from new angles.

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"I love getting away for a night or two in a boutique hotel, I love getting the family together in a lovely cottage and I love finding a proper seaside B&B for a lastminute break."

Make A BR EAK

Southport is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend break, a longawaited family get together, or a proper seaside holiday.

We’ve got carefully curated boutique hotels perfect for pampering, self-catering where you and your family can come and go as you please, stylish modern apartment breaks, and proper seaside guest houses and caravan parks.

A night or two here gives you the perfect relaxing staycation, escaping the everyday hustle and bustle.

With time on your hands there’s the opportunity to explore all there is to offer - shops, cafés, restaurants, chic bars.

If there’s no train to catch or drive home to make then perhaps take in a show at The Atkinson, and if the

family is here too then there are parks, playgrounds, and fairground rides to try out.

And with nearby Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year, there’s plenty of reasons to wake up in Southport and spend a bit of time exploring.

Hotels

Bold Hotel 01704 532578

boldhotel.com

Dukes Folly Hotel 01704 533355

dukesfolly.co.uk

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa 01704 875699

formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk

Lord St Hotel 01704 829027

lordstreethotel.com

Vincent Hotel 01704 883800

thevincenthotel.com

Waterfront Hotel 01704 516220

waterfrontsouthporthotel.co.uk

Self catering

6A Coronation Walk 0333 016 6599

booking.guest365.co.uk/ search/?city=southport

Barford House 01704 548119

barfordhouse.co.uk

Cross Farm Holiday Cottages 0151 526 1576

crossfarmholiday cottages.co.uk

Eden Warehouse 07709 523813

booking.com

Martin Lane Farmhouse 01704 893527

martinlanefarm-holiday cottages.co.uk

Peaky Blinders

01704 808182

thepeakyblinders.com

Promenade Apartments 01704 541719

promenade-apartments.co.uk

Riverside Holiday Park 01704 228886

harrisonholidays.com

Guesthouses & B&Bs

Adelphi 01704 544947

adelphisouthport.co.uk

Ambassador Townhouse 01704 536269

ambassadortownhouse.com

Bowden Lodge 01704 543531

bowdenlodge.co.uk

Braemar 01704 535838

thebraemarsouthport.com

Captain’s Quarters 01704 628755

captainsquartersguest house.com

Coach House 01704 549078

holidaycottagesouthport.com

Edendale 01704 530718

edendalehotel.co.uk

Heidi 01704 531273

theheidi.co.uk

Leicester 01704 530049

theleicester.com

Le Maitre 01704 530394

hotel-lemaitre.co.uk

Penkelie 01704 538510

penkelieguesthouse.co.uk

Seaview 01704 530874

seaviewsouthport.co.uk

Stamford 01704 627061

thestamfordsouthport.com

Sunnyside 01704 536521

sunnysidesouthport.co.uk

Warwick 01704 530707

thewarwicksouthport.co.uk

Waterford 01704 530559

waterford-hotel.co.uk

Planning makes PERFECT

It's time to get planning your perfect day out in Southport.

Train

It is a pleasant trip through picturesque countryside from Liverpool to Southport, with direct trains running fast and frequently. Northern Rail operates regular train services to Southport from Manchester, Leeds, Bolton, and Wigan. There are also connecting services from the North East and Yorkshire and from the North, Scotland, and South at Wigan.

Car and Parking

From the north, follow the A59 from Preston (exit 31 from the M6) and then follow the signs to Southport.

From the south, take the M6 to exit 26, the M58 will take you to Ormskirk and then take the A570 to Southport. There’s plenty of parking in and around Southport.

Sea

You can sail over to Liverpool daily from Belfast, Dublin, and the Isle of Man.

Bus or Coach

National Express serves Southport by coach from all major UK towns and cities.

Air

Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are the closest airports with easy travel links to Southport.

How far away?

Liverpool - 20 miles

Blackpool - 36 miles

Manchester - 43 miles

Leeds - 77 miles

Birmingham - 106 miles

Newcastle - 150 miles

Glasgow - 201 miles

Edinburgh - 203 miles

Cardiff - 208 miles

London - 220 miles

ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS

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Serviced Accommodation TV in rooms / accommodation

En-suite accommodation

Ground floor bedrooms

Special diets by arrangement

Tea making facilities in room

Non-smoking establishment

Designated smoking rooms

Conference facilities for 25+

Coach parties accepted

Open for Christmas with special programme

Children welcome

Cot(s) available

Baby listening facilities

Licensed 24hr reception (night porter)

Internet access

Wi-Fi

Laundry service

Ironing facilities

Gym / spa

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Dogs allowed by arrangement

Garage and / or parking on premises

Special packages on request

Self Catering Accommodation

Gas / electric coin meter

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Gas cooking

Refrigerator

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Laundry service

Guests must provide own linen

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair friendly entrance

Wheelchair accessible lift

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Wheelchair friendly bathroom

Lift

Promenade Apartments

63, 72 & 78-79 Promenade, Southport PR9 0JJ

Tel 01704 541719 Email enquiries@promenade-apartments.co.uk

Website www.promenade-apartments.co.uk

Correspondence to: 71 Promenade, Southport PR9 0JJ

Promenade Apartments

63, 72 & 78-79 Promenade, Southport PR9 0JJ

Tel 01704 541719 Email enquiries@promenade-apartments.co.uk

Website www.promenade-apartments.co.uk

Our spacious apartments are ideally situated on Southport Promenade’s exclusive North end, with commanding views over the Marine Lake and Seafront.

Our 1-4 bedroom non-smoking apartments offer:

Each apartment is well appointed and furnished to a high standard:

All apartments offer comfortable, contemporary accommodation in traditional Victorian villas. With easy access to Southport’s attractions including the beach, theatres, convention centre, the many shops, restaurants and bars of Lord Street, parks and green spaces, as well as several Championship golf courses; and with the surrounding areas of Liverpool, Manchester in easy reach, Promenade Apartments are the perfect choice for holiday or business stays.

We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Southport.

Our spacious apartments are ideally situated on the exclusive north end of the Promenade, with commanding views of the Marine Lake and Southport Sea Front. The apartments are located in sumptuous villas, affording traditional architecture with outstanding comfort and a contemporary ambience. With easy access to the attractions of Southport and the surrounding area, including the Beach, Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, Lord Street (with its selection of shops and restaurants), Parks and other green spaces, as well as several Championship Golf Courses, Promenade Apartments are the perfect choice for either holiday or business stays.

• Stunning lake/sea views

• Stunning lake/sea views

• Fully equipped kitchens

• 1 - 4 Bedrooms

• Spacious bedrooms

• Free onsite parking

• Ground floor apartments available

• Free WiFi and more!

• Fully fitted & equipped kitchens

• Bath with thermostatic shower above

• Free Wi-Fi

• Ground floor apartments available

• Free on-site parking

• Open all year round

• No Smoking throughout

• Sorry, we do not take pets

• Open all year round

• Sorry, we do not take pets

Terms on application.

Terms on application

Edendale House

83 Avondale Road North, Southport

PR9 0NE Tel 01704 530718

Website www.edendalehouse.co.uk

Email edendalehouse@gmail.com

Situated at the northern end of Southport in a wide leafy residential street, a short stroll from the elegant vivacious Lord Street with its cosmopolitan shops, and many other attractions Southport has to offer. We have ample car parking and a lovely garden at the front of the house.

Accommodation is offered on the first and second floors of our charming Victorian home. Bedrooms offer ensuite/private bath/shower rooms, TV, free wi-fi internet, tea/coffee tray and a host of other thoughtful facilities. Family rooms available.

Breakfasts are served in our delightful dining room. Our breakfast menu is quite outstanding.

Business or pleasure we are proud to offer a warm friendly service in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere.

Proprietors: Josie & Ian Batchelor

The Seaview Guest House has a warm welcoming atmosphere and is professionally managed by the proprietors Mike and Alex.

Free WIFI • Free Car parking • Hairdryers • Hospitality Trays

CALL DIRECT FOR BEST PRICES

Barford House

Barford House

Barford House

32 Avondale Road, Southport PR9 0ND (Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road)

Therefore guests can be assured of a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with excellent breakfast. Lord Street and all the attractions are within a short walking distance from the Guest House.

• Free car parking

• Central location ideal for conference delegates, golfers and holidaymakers

• Ground floor room

• Excellent food and service

• Free Wifi

• Open all year inc. Christmas & New Year Please

32 Avondale Road, Southport PR9 0ND (Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road)

Email paulinemm8@hotmail.com

Tel 01704 548119 Website www.barfordhouse.co.uk

Tel 01704 548119 Website www.barfordhouse.co.uk

32 Avondale Road, Southport PR9 0ND (Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road) Tel 01704 548119 Website www.barfordhouse.co.uk

Email paulinemm8@hotmail.com

Email paulinemm8@hotmail.com

Barford House holiday apartments offer guests a holiday with a difference where you’re provided with a personal, friendly service and assured of every comfort.

Barford House holiday apartments offer guests a holiday with a difference where you’re provided with a personal, friendly service and assured of every comfort.

Barford House holiday apartments offer guests a holiday with a difference where you’re provided with a personal, friendly service and assured of every comfort.

• Five 1 and 2 bedroom The Seaview 28 Bath Street, Southport PR9 0DA Tel 01704 530874 Email enquiries@seaviewsouthport.co.uk Website www.seaviewsouthport.co.uk Please call Mike and Alex directly for the best tariffs

All five apartments have undergone refurbishment to a high standard, with quality furnishings, attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness throughout.

All five apartments have undergone refurbishment to a high standard, with quality furnishings, attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness throughout.

All five apartments have undergone refurbishment to a high standard, with quality furnishings, attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness throughout.

Price on application.

Price on application. Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road

Price on application.

Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road

Correspondence to 55 Avondale Road

We are situated in a quiet residential area very close to Lord Streets famous boulevard, the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, the Marine Lake, Hesketh Park and some very famous golf courses.

We are situated in a quiet residential area very close to Lord Streets famous boulevard, the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, the Marine Lake, Hesketh Park and some very famous golf courses.

call us directly for best prices

• Five 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

• Off street parking

apartments • Off street parking • Free FOUR STARS HHHH The Seaview Guest House has a warm welcoming atmosphere and is professionally managed by the proprietors Mike and Alex. The Seaview has built up an exceptional reputation for quality and service and sees an increasing number of guests returning year after year. Our rooms are serviced on a daily basis to

• Free Wifi

• Five 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

• Off street parking

• Ideal base for golfers and conference delegates

• Ideal base for golfers ensure our guests have a comfortable stay and spend more time to partake in the delights Southport has to offer both new and regular visitors to the resort. Therefore guests can be assured of a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with excellent breakfast. Lord Street and all the attractions are within a short walking distance from the Guest House.

• Free Wifi

• Ideal base for golfers and conference delegates

• Flexible sleeping arrangements

• Flexible sleeping arrangements

• • All bedrooms have TV, DVD, hairdryer • Central location ideal for conference delegates, golfers and holidaymakers • Ground floor room • Excellent food and service • Open all year inc. Christmas & New Year

• NO SMOKING

• NO SMOKING

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• Open all year round

• Open all year round

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Two ground floor apartments both offering two bedrooms - one with walk in shower.

Two ground floor apartments both offering two bedrooms - one with walk in shower.

Two ground floor apartments both offering two bedrooms - one with walk in shower.

Traders

Top Class Butcher

Well behaved dogs welcome

A TASTE OF FRANCE

A TASTE OF FRANCE

A selection of freshly prepared French food daily in our Bistrot

A selection of freshly prepared French food daily in our Bistrot

BISTROTPIERRE.CO.UK | @

377-385 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0AG

377-385 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0AG

THE PAVILION

The Pavilion Café, Bar & Bistro is the perfect place to meet friends and family or have business meetings 7 days a week. Start your day with us for your first coffee of the day and The Pavilion Breakfast. Meeting friends for lunch? We offer many different lunch options for all tastes and appetites, or busy shopping and need a quick cheeky cake and coffee, whatever takes your fancy.

We focus on high quality food and fresh ingredients from locally sourced independent suppliers.

We are a quality food cafe where everything is made with love and passion. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence both in food and service. Please allow us to look after you and enjoy a moment to yourself.

On Friday & Saturday evenings we become a relaxed bar with your favourite alcoholic drinks, a great wine selection and a good choice of cocktails with The Pavilion ‘Berry Bowl’ our signature cocktail.

112 Lord Street, Eastbank Square, Southport, PR8 1NY Telephone: 01704 514234

Open: Seven days a week

Sunday – Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 6pm

Bar Only – Friday & Saturday 6pm – Midnight

Website: www.ThePavilionSouthport.co.uk

Email: Manager@ThePavilionSouthport.co.uk

Useful contacts

An A-Z directory of information, contact details, websites and telephone numbers to help you make the most of your stay.

The Atkinson

Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB

Tel: 01704 533333 theatkinson.co.uk

Boat / Pedalo Hire (Marine Lake)

The Boathouse, Marine Lake, Southport, PR9 0EA

Tel: 01704 539701

British Lawnmower Museum

106 - 114 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AJ Tel: 01704 501336 lawnmowerworld.co.uk

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre

Crosby Coastal Park, Off Cambridge Road, Waterloo, L22 1RR

Tel: 0151 966 6868

sefton.gov.uk/sport-leisure/ leisure-centres/crosbylakeside-adventure-centre/

Cycle Hire / Eco Visitor Centre

Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX

Tel: 07831 562422

visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk

Dunes Splash World

Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX Tel: 01704 537160 splashworldsouthport.com

Esplanade Park and Ride

Opening times: 1st April to 30th September (summer)

Buses run: Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 6.30pm

Please note that on Sundays and Bank Holidays during the summer, Park and Ride does not operate from The Esplanade. On these days the service relocates to the Fairways site at the northern end of the Marine Lake when buses run every 10 minutes between 10am and 6.30pm.

Opening times: 1st October to 31st March (winter)

Buses run: Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 6.30pm

Farmer Ted’s

Flatmans Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HW

Tel: 0151 526 0002

farmerteds.com

Formby Golf Club

Golf Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1YH

Tel: 01704 872164

formbygolfclub.co.uk

Formby Hall Golf

Resort and Spa

Southport Old Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 0AB

Tel: 01704 875699

formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk

Formby Ladies Golf Club

Golf Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1YH

Tel: 01704 873493

formbyladiesgolfclub.co.uk

Hesketh Golf Club

Cockle Dick’s Lane, Southport, PR9 9QQ

Tel: 01704 536897

heskethgolfclub.co.uk

Hillside Golf Club

Hasting Road, Hillside, Southport, PR8 2LU

Tel: 01704 567169

hillside-golfclub.co.uk

The Little Theatre

20 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PA

Tel: 01704 530521

littletheatresouthport.co.uk

Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA

Tel: 01704 895181

wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ martin-mere

Model Railway Village

Lower Promenade, King's Gardens, Southport, PR8 1QX

Tel: 01704 538001

southportmodelrailway village.co.uk

Ocean Plaza

Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1SQ Tel: 01704 542074

oceanplazasouthport.com

Pleasureland

Amusement Park

Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RX

Tel: 01704 531957

southportpleasureland.com

Riverside Holiday Park

Southport New Road, Banks, PR9 8DF

Tel: 01704 228886 harrisonholidays.com

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LX

Tel: 01704 552020

royalbirkdale.com

Rufford Old Hall

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1SG

Tel: 01704 821254

nationaltrust.org.uk/ruffordold-hall

Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club

Bradshaws Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3LG

Tel: 01704 578000 sandagolfclub.co.uk

Southport Bijou Cinema

8 Post Office Avenue, Southport PR9 0US southportbijoucinema.co.uk

Southport Caravan Club Site

The Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX

Tel: 01704 565214 caravanclub.co.uk

Southport Football Club

Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ

Tel: 01704 533422 southportfc.net

Southport Golf Links Park Road West, Southport, PR9 0JS

Tel: 01704 535286

sefton.gov.uk

Southport Golf Tours

Tel: 01704 551001

southportgolftours.com

Southport Market

King Street, Southport, PR8 1JX southportmarket.com

Southport

Pier Pavilion

Promenade, Southport, PR8 1QX

Tel: 07402 339095

visitsouthport.com

Southport Restaurateurs Association Members

For a copy of the Association’s Eating Out Guide, please call 01704 533333 or download it from visitsouthport.com

V Spa

Vincent Hotel, 98 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JR

Tel: 01704 883800

thevincenthotel.com

Visitor Information

The Atkinson

Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB

Tel: 01704 533333

visitsouthport.com

Wayfarers Arcade

311 - 317 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NT

Tel: 01704 539077

wayfarersarcade.co.uk

West Lancashire

Golf Club

Hall Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 8SZ

Tel: 0151 924 1076

westlancashiregolf.co.uk

Windmill Animal Farm

Red Cat Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 1UQ

Tel: 01704 892282

windmillanimalfarm.co.uk

Yellow Top Taxis

107 Sussex Road, Southport, PR8 6AF

Tel: 01704 531000

Music

Theatre

Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays

Visit our website for more info

Box office: theatkinson.co.uk 01704 533 333

(Booking fees apply)