Beaches & Parks in Southport
Beautiful beaches and open spaces
Southport Beach is broad, sandy, and free, you can drive onto part of it, which is very useful if you've got kids and a lot of kit. The sea goes out a long way at low tide; it's not always swimmable, but as a beach for walking and messing about on, it's brilliant.
Victoria Park hosts the big events. Southport Flower Show, air shows, the food festival. If one of those is on when you're visiting, the park is worth seeing at its best.
The Marine Lake is a calmer alternative to the open beach, separated from the sea by the promenade, much flatter water. Good for paddleboarding and kayaking; the Watersports Centre is based there.
Wild Root
Halsall, Southport
Alright, so Wild Root down in Halsall is a decent shout if you're looking for somewhere a bit different to take the kids.
Ainsdale Pine Woods
Southport
Ainsdale Pine Woods is a decent shout if you're looking for somewhere to stretch your legs without spending a fortune.
Rosemary Wood Fisheries
Ormskirk, Southport
Right, so Rosemary Wood Fisheries isn't *technically* in Southport, it's just a bit further out towards Ormskirk.
Ainsdale Village Park
Ainsdale, Southport
Ainsdale Village Park is a decent option if you're up Ainsdale way and fancy a bit of fresh air without spending a fortune.
Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
Southport
Alright, so if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet, or somewhere to walk the dog that isn't just the pavement, check out Ainsdale…
Carr Lane Field
Southport
Alright, so Carr Lane Field.
Children's Playground
Scarisbrick, Southport
Alright, so you're thinking of hitting up the Children's Playground in Scarisbrick?
North Island, Southport Marine Lake
Southport
Right, so North Island on the Marine Lake...
Bedford Park And Garden
Southport
Right, so Bedford Park.
North Meols Garden
Southport
Alright, so you're looking for a free day out that's easy to get to?
Ainsdale Sand Dunes Nature Reserve
Ainsdale, Southport
Alright, if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet away from the main Southport crowds, Ainsdale Sand Dunes Nature Reserve is well w…
Botanic Gardens Aviaries
Southport
Alright, so you're thinking of popping down to the Botanic Gardens Aviaries?
Tree Top Towers
Southport
Alright, so you're thinking of heading to Tree Top Towers down on the seafront?
Botanic Gardens Fernery
Southport
Right, so the Fernery in the Botanic Gardens...
Compton Road Park
Southport
Right, so Compton Road Park...
Junction Pool
Marshside, Southport
Right, so Junction Pool down in Marshside.
Victoria Park Duck Lake
Southport
Alright, so Victoria Park Duck Lake.
Botanic Gardens Community Association
Churchtown, Southport
Right, so you're looking for a nice day out that won't break the bank?
The Queen's Jubilee Nature Trail
Southport
Alright, so The Queen's Jubilee Nature Trail...
The Fountain Garden
Southport
Right, so The Fountain Garden...
The Stumpery Garden
Southport
Alright, so you're looking for something free to do with the kids in Southport?
Banks Marsh NNR
Southport
Alright, so Banks Marsh.
Bishop's Walk. Halsall wildlife & Nature Area
Ormskirk, Southport
Okay, so Bishop's Walk, near Halsall, is technically in Ormskirk, but it's right on the Southport border, so I reckon it counts.