Southport - England's Classic Resort 
Tourist Information Centres 112, Lord Street Press Contact
Dan Grice Trade Contact Diane Aimson |
Destination Southport – England’s Classic Resort is a classic Victorian town by the sea with a contemporary twist. Shop in style, relax on beautiful beaches, visit superb events and play on world-class golf courses - ideal for a day trip or mini break. For more information call 01704 533333 or go to visitsouthport.com What's on Offer Beach & Amenities Enjoy Southport's award winning beaches, including Ainsdale, the North West’s first Blue Flag beach. Visit nature parks, pine woods and extensive wildlife. Places to Visit Southport Pier and Pavilion, Dune's Splash World, Lord Street, Chapel Street, Central 12, Ocean Plaza, Silcock's Funland, Marine Lake and Marine Way Bridge, Pitch and Putt, Go-karting, crazy golf, Lakeside Miniature Railway, Model Village,multitude of parks and gardens and of course Southport's beautiful stretch of coastline. Entertainment Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, The Little Theatre, Mint Casino, 'Southport Weekender', Pontins. Shopping Picturesque tree-lined Lord Street lies at the heart of the town. Here you'll find a mix of unique stores and boutiques as well as favourite high street names. Chapel Street and Ocean Plaza are also nearby shopping favourites and are both bursting with well-known brands. Also home to Central 12, Marble Place, Cambridge Walks, Wesly Street and last but not least the Royal Arcade. Eating Out Home to more than 200 eateries, Southport is a great place for dining out. And you'll find a selection of the best places in the Southport Eating Out Guide produced by the Southport Restaurateurs Association. Download the guide from the Wining & Dining pages of www.visitsouthport.com Recreation & Sport Southport is England’s Golfing Capital, on England's Golf Coast and is home to premier links and parkland courses including Royal Birkdale, proud host of the Open in 2008. Visit www.englandsgolfcoast.com Holiday & Activity Centres Pontins, Ainsdale. Conference & Business Facilities One of the North West’s premier conference destinations. Southport offers a range of versatile venues including a £40 million hotel & business complex, the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Accommodation A wide choice of hotels, guest houses, self-catering establishments and caravan/camping parks are available. Getting There Road From the South, M6 exit 26, M58 to Ormskirk, A570 to Southport. Rail Regular services to Southport. Fast and frequent rail services run between Liverpool to Southport and from Manchester also. Sea Ferries into Liverpool from Ireland and Isle of Man. Air Liverpool John Lennon, Blackpool and Manchester Airport; approx one hour's drive away from Southport. |