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Southport Tourist Information


Southport is a seaside town on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain, 14.8 miles west-southwest of Preston and 16.5 miles north Liverpool.

It is historically part of Lancashire, and although it became part of Merseyside in the 1970s, it retains its PR postcode.

There is much debate as to whether Southport should be part of Merseyside or Lancashire, with most Southport residents resentful of their inclusion into the borough of Sefton. However, the Council refuses to change its stance.

Southport is blessed with several kilometres of sand dunes and beach, and the second-longest pleasure pier in Britain. Tourists enjoy the mild weather, Victorian architecture and New Pleasureland theme park.

It is also home to Royal Birkdale golf course and the annual Southport Flower Show.

The town has just under 100,000 residents and is situated close to the A565 to Preston and Liverpool, and the A570 to Ormskirk. There is also a train station serving Manchester and Liverpool lines.

Southport as it is was founded in 1793 and has been home to Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile in the 19th Century, and thus the tree-lined Paris boulevards are thought to have been inspired by Southport's Lord Street.

Description by Ashley Porter

 

Images of Southport
Southport Pier © Dale Miles
Directions
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Attractions near Southport
Atkinson Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
The permanent collection at the Atkinson Art Gallery includes nineteenth and twentieth century watercolours, as well as Victorian and twentieth century oil paintings. The Gallery also has a temporary exhibition programme.
Botanic Gardens Museum (2 Miles)*
Unfortunately due to budget cuts, the Botanic Gardens Museum is due to close at 5pm on Sunday 24th April.
Rufford Old Hall (8 Miles)*
The magnificent Great Hall dates from around 1530 and is believed to have played host to a performing William Shakespeare. A magnificent, giant, carved, moveable wooden screen is thought to be the only surviving example of its kind in the UK.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

What's near Southport

Attractions:
  Atkinson Art Gallery  1 Mile
  Botanic Gardens Museum  2 Miles
  Formby Beach  8 Miles
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Towns:
  Crossens  2 Miles
  Banks  3 Miles
  Ainsdale  5 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Ball & Percival  1 Mile
  Brian Martin Estate Agents  1 Mile
  Specialist Lettings & Management  1 Mile
Hotels:
  Cambridge House Hotel  1 Mile
  Balmoral Lodge Hotel  1 Mile
  The New England  1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  The Rooms  5 Miles
  Tudor House  6 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Leyland Road  1 Mile
  Cumbria Court  1 Mile
  Shelbourne Apartments  2 Miles
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Campsites:
  Windy Harbour Holiday park  13 Miles
  Dale Hey Farm  21 Miles
  Four Winds Touring and Rally Park  28 Miles
TIC: Southport Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01704 533333  2 Miles



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Towns near Southport
Crossens Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Banks Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
Ainsdale Tourist Information (5 Miles)*
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Hotels near Southport
Cambridge House Hotel (1 Mile)*
A short walk from the town centre, this attractive Victorian House offers a traditional feel amid sophisticated surroundings.
Balmoral Lodge Hotel (1 Mile)*
Once found, this friendly, professional 2-star hotel is always revisited. It is within easy reach of the famous tree-lined Lord Street and just 5 minutes from the Floral Hall Complex.
Alexandra & Victoria Hotel (1 Mile)*
Awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain, this beautiful Grade II listed building is situated on Southport's promenade, just opposite the pier, boasting spectacular views across the seafront.
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Self Catering near Southport
Woodlands Park Cottages (5 Miles)*
Exclusively for Adults. Enjoy a break in one of three one bedroom cottage apartments situated on award-winning, adult only Woodlands caravan park. Accommodation sleeps 2 adults in 1 double bedroom. Sorry, no children or pets.
Lytham Holiday Cottages (5 Miles)*
The cottages are light and airy with contemporary furnishings. Located near to Lytham centre in a quiet traffic free position overlooking a central garden area, in the quintessential English seaside town of leafy Lytham.
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