Botanic Gardens

For families, couples and solo travellers exploring Southport, Botanic Gardens is a name that comes up regularly when locals are asked for recommendations.

With over 3200 Google reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, Botanic Gardens is consistently highly rated among visitors to Southport.

Opened in 1874, this heavily wooded botanical garden has a fernery, aviary, gift shop and a cafe. It's the kind of experience that lingers after you've left.

Whether you're visiting for the day or staying for a few nights, Botanic Gardens is the kind of thing that justifies the trip. Southport's attractions tend to reward visitors who look beyond the obvious seafront and Lord Street draws.

Southport is an easy day trip from Manchester, Liverpool and Preston, and Botanic Gardens gives visitors another reason to make the journey up the coast.