Wayfarers Shopping Arcade

If you need to do some shopping in town, and the weather's a bit rubbish (let's be honest, it often is), Wayfarers Arcade is a good shout. It's right in the centre of Southport, so easy to get to. It’s got a Google rating of 4.0 stars from 61 reviews, so most people seem happy enough with it.

It's basically a Victorian shopping arcade, all glass roof and fancy ironwork. It’s nice for a wander even if you're not buying anything. You'll find a mix of shops – some bigger names, some smaller independents. It's not massive, you can walk end to end in a few minutes. Don't expect Primark or anything, it's more upmarket than that.

The opening hours are pretty standard for Southport: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday, and 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Sundays. So you've got a decent window to pop in.

If you're driving, parking in town can be a pain, so maybe try the Lord Street parking or the ones near the Promenade and walk over. It’s only a five-minute walk from either.