Attractions in Southport
Southport's attractions, venues and visitor experiences
Southport has more to keep you busy than most people expect. The Botanic Gardens in Churchtown are free, genuinely lovely, and rarely crowded. Southport Pier is one of the longest in England, worth a walk, especially if the weather's decent.
Adventure Coast Southport (formerly Pleasureland) is the obvious family draw, fairground rides, free entry with pay-per-ride. Combine it with the beach and a walk along the seafront and you've got a solid day out without spending much.
The Atkinson on Lord Street is the arts centre and local museum, free entry, good exhibitions, and a decent café. Worth an hour if the weather turns.
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Botanic Gardens
Opened in 1874, this heavily wooded botanical garden has a fernery, aviary, gift shop and a cafe.
Splash World
Southport
Fitness centre and water park on 2 levels, with gym, pool, sports hall, flume rides and bubble spa.
Southport Pier
Southport
Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines.
Another Place — Antony Gormley
Southport
100 cast-iron figures by Antony Gormley spread across Crosby Beach. One of the UK's most iconic public artworks — 25 minutes from Southport.
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale, Southport
Ainsdale Beach, eh?
Ainsdale Beach, Southport
Ainsdale, Southport
Right then, Ainsdale Beach...
Victoria Park, Southport
Southport
Ample green space with walking paths & diverse events throughout the year, including a flower show.
Adventure Coast Southport
Southport
Seaside amusement park with around 100 rides, go-kart track, indoor play area, restaurants and bar.
Vue Cinema Southport
Southport
All the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals.
Southport Market
Southport
If you're peckish and can't decide what you fancy, Southport Market is a shout.
Hillside Golf Club
Southport
Alright, so you're thinking about Hillside Golf Club?
Southport Model Railway Village
Southport
Model railway in a 1.5-acre miniature landscaped setting with countryside, a village & a town.
Ainsdale Discovery Centre
Southport
Center for local information & educational outreach, with interpretive displays.
Southport Flower Show
Southport
Right, so Southport Flower Show.
Dobbies Garden Centre Southport
Southport
Chain retailer of garden products, also featuring food halls & restaurants.
Willowbank caravan park
Ainsdale, Southport
Willowbank Caravan Park in Ainsdale is a solid choice if you're after a caravan holiday near Southport.
Southport Bijou Cinema
Southport
Fancy catching a flick in Southport town centre?
Hesketh Golf Club
Southport
Right then, Hesketh Golf Club.
British Lawnmower Museum
Southport
Display tracing the history of an industry, including makers such as Rolls-Royce, with guided tours.
Southport Air Show
Southport
Right, so the Southport Air Show.
Marine Lake
Southport
Alright, so Marine Lake...
Sephton Farm Fisheries
Ormskirk, Southport
Alright, so Sephton Farm Fisheries.
Southport Eco Centre
Southport
Right, so the Eco Centre down by the seafront is worth a look, especially if you've got little 'uns to entertain.
Halsall West End Cricket Club
Ormskirk, Southport
Alright, so Halsall West End Cricket Club.
Viking Golf
Southport
Right, so Viking Golf on the seafront...
SOUTHPORT ARGYLE LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Southport
Alright, so you're thinking of having a knockabout at the Southport Argyle Lawn Tennis Club?
Boat trips
Southport
Fancy messing about on the water?
WACA Recreation Centre
Southport
Right, so WACA Rec Centre on the Esplanade – if you've got kids bouncing off the walls, this is your place.
Silcock's Amusements Nevill Street
Southport
Right in the thick of Southport town centre on Nevill Street, you'll find Silcock's Amusements.
Betfred
Southport
Alright, if you're after a flutter in Southport town centre, you'll find a Betfred.
WWT Martin Mere Canoe Safari and Boat Tour
Ormskirk, Southport
Alright, so if you're looking for something a bit different to do around Southport, check out the Canoe Safari and Boat Tour at WWT Marti…
Gallery More Studio & Shop
Southport
Right, so Gallery More – it's one of those places that's easy to walk right past in town, but worth popping your head in if you're moochi…
John Nolan Antiques
Southport
Okay, so John Nolan Antiques on Lord Street...
Shirdley Hill Activity Centre
Ormskirk, Southport
Right then, Shirdley Hill Activity Centre.
Marine Lake Boat Ticket Office
Southport
Right, so the Marine Lake Boat Ticket Office...
Eden Play
Ormskirk, Southport
Right, so Eden Play.
Big Wheel Southport
Southport
Fancy seeing Southport from a different angle?
Gallery Artist John Charles
Southport
Right, so you're after something to do in town?
Rev2race
Ormskirk, Southport
Alright, so Rev2race...
Cherry Blossom
Southport
Alright, so you're thinking of checking out Cherry Blossom?
DAVID BOOTH MRSS CONTEMPORARY GALLERY
Southport
Right, so David Booth's gallery is on Lord Street, smack bang in the town centre.
Freshfield Dune Heath Nature Reserve
Formby, Southport
Alright, so Freshfield Dune Heath Nature Reserve.
FUNdamental Football (Birkdale)
Birkdale, Southport
Right, so FUNdamental Football in Birkdale.
Gifts & Things Within Vincents Garden Centre
Scarisbrick, Southport
Need a gift and already heading to Vincents Garden Centre out in Scarisbrick?
Grant Searl The Northerner Gallery
Southport
Right, so Grant Searl's gallery, The Northerner, is on Lord Street, right in the thick of it.
H2o Zon Swimming Pool
Southport
Right, so H2o Zon swimming pool: it's slap-bang in the middle of Southport, so dead easy to get to.
ocean plaza
Southport
Shopping plaza with indie & brand-name eateries, a cinema, kids' indoor playground & bowling centre.