Birkdale Station Car Park

Okay, so Birkdale Station Car Park – it's a pay-and-display car park right next to Birkdale Train Station. Super handy spot if you're hopping on the Merseyrail up to Southport or down to Liverpool. Beats driving into town sometimes, especially on a Saturday when parking's a nightmare. It gets fairly busy during the week with commuters, but weekends are usually a bit easier to find a space.

It’s got a decent rating, 4.1 stars from 59 reviews on Google, so people seem pretty happy with it. I mean, it's a car park, right? Not exactly the Ritz. But it’s clean enough and well-lit, which is always a bonus. You're right in Birkdale Village too, so a two-minute walk from places like the cafe on the corner and the shops.

Just a heads up, you'll need some change for the machine, or you can usually pay by phone these days. And double-check the times on the signs – you don't want to get a ticket.