Southport Flower Show

Right, so Southport Flower Show. It gets a solid 4.5 stars on Google from nearly 450 reviews, which tells you something. It’s a big deal, not some fly-by-night thing. It's in the town centre, technically, but it's over by Birkdale, so keep that in mind if you're walking.

It’s definitely an outdoor event, and it's seasonal, so you're looking at August usually. Loads of flowers, obviously, plus show gardens and all that stuff. There are usually areas for kids, so it's fine for families, but be prepared for crowds, especially on the weekend. I always bring my niece and nephew, and they love it, but they're knackered by the end of the day!

You can easily spend a whole day there if you're into gardening, or just a few hours wandering around. The phone number is 01704 547147 if you need to check anything, but the website has all the details too. It runs Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm most days, but closes an hour earlier on Sunday.

Word of warning: parking can be a nightmare, so get there early or think about the train.