John Nolan The Antiques man

Alright, so you're after antiques in town, eh? John Nolan The Antiques Man is one option, right in the centre of Southport. Now, I'm not going to lie, it's a bit of an odd one. Says it's open 24/7 on Google, which I find a bit hard to believe, to be honest. I've never seen it open at 3am! Give them a ring on 01704 540808 before you trek in the middle of the night.

It's got a website, theantiquesman.com, but it looks like it was made back in the 90s, so don't expect anything fancy. The Google reviews are a bit mixed too, sitting at 3.4 stars from 14 reviews. Some folk reckon it's a treasure trove, others say it's a bit cluttered and overpriced. Depends what you're after, I suppose, and how good you are at haggling!

Worth a look if you're pottering about town and have some time to kill, especially if you're into older furniture or knick-knacks. Just don't go expecting a spotless, curated museum experience. Think more "rummage sale" vibes.

My advice? Call first to double-check they're actually open. And maybe have a quick look online before you go so you know what sort of stock they carry.