Southport Eco Centre

Right, so the Eco Centre down by the seafront is worth a look, especially if you've got little 'uns to entertain. It's got a solid 4.3 stars from 66 Google reviews, so people generally seem to rate it. It's not massive, but it's got some interesting stuff about the local environment and how to be a bit greener.

It's mostly an indoor thing, so good for a rainy day – and let's face it, we get a few of those in Southport, don't we? They're open Monday to Friday, 9 'til 5, but closed on weekends, which seems a bit odd to me. I reckon they're missing a trick there, especially during the summer holidays when families are looking for stuff to do.

It's educational without being boring, which is a win in my book. They run workshops and events sometimes too, so check their website – that's southportecocentre.com – or give them a ring on 0151 934 2713 to see what's on.

Parking down on the front can be a pain, especially in peak season, so maybe think about getting the train to Southport station and walking down; it's only about 10 minutes.