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In this city you’re only ever a short drive away from a seaside summer holiday. Southport is to Liverpool, what Palm Springs is to California and the resort’s never ending wave of attractions and events make that summer feeling last all year round.
10.00AM
KING'S GARDENS
King’s Garden is a stunning 17 acre garden right in the middle of Southport - perfect for nature enthusiasts! Across the park you’ll come across stunning Victorian shelters, a venetian bridge and beautiful flower beds.
Across the year the park holds a number of events, so check here to see what’s going on! Also, if you fancy an early morning coffee their tea rooms are a perfect spot
12.00PM
LUNCH
Southport is a food lovers heaven. From the classic ‘Fish and Chips’ by the seaside to independent restaurants and well known chains.
Fish and chips - For lovers of the classic we recommend Silcocks Pier Fish & Chips on the promenade. This is Southport’s biggest fish and chips shop full of variety meaning you won’t go hungry. Choose to eat in and enjoy the views or take them away and have a stroll down the front, the choice is yours!
Independent - if you want to get a real Southport experience we’d definitely recommend 519 Lord Street. This is a family run, Italian restaurant serving up tasty dishes with the finest local ingredients. Pasta or pizza? It’s a hard decisioN!
1:30PM
LET'S HEAD TO THE BEACH
Southport is known as England’s original resort due to its long stretch of coast and stunning seaside! No trip to Southport is complete without a visit to the beach, so that’s where you’re off to next.
Southport Beach is home to the country’s second longest pier and boasts stunning views across the sea and Sefton Coast - did you know it’s 22 miles long?!
If you enjoy walking you will fall in love with the paths and trails through the dunes. Or if you prefer to take a more relaxing activity, grab an ice cream and sit as you listen to the waves go by.
3.00PM
THE ATKINSON
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, located in the middle of Lord Street in Southport.
The interactive museum Between Land & Sea – 10,000 years of Sefton’s Coast displays a remarkable collection telling the story of local history from prehistoric times to modern day. The theatre and studio offer the very best in live entertainment with comedians, bands, lunchtime classical music concerts and more.
5.00PM
PEAKY BLINDERS
This one is strictly for those over the age of 18! Based on the popular TV series Peaky Blinders, this bar is perfect whether your a fan of the show or not! It has an impressive 15 draught beers and a load of independent bottle selection.
On a sunny day you can sit outside with a beer in hand watching the lively sights of Southport’s historic Lord Street, or on a cooler day gaze through the stunning panoramic windows.
6.00PM
DINNER
The Hungry Monk Ale House & Kitchen
Time for a tasty dinner - you'll need it after this action packed day! You can sample one of their speciality steaks cooked to perfection on their Inka oven, or go for something lighter like soup or a sandwich.
Every weekend there’s entertainment from live music to theatre performances and comedy nights, and with their quirky and warm atmosphere you will feel right at home!
We think this is the perfect day to spend in Southport - but it’s certainly not everything you can do! To find out more, take a look at the Southport section on our website.
This blog has been written by Stefan Price, Digital Marketing Assistant for Marketing Liverpool. Stefan helps out the team with any digital activity across Marketing Liverpool/ Visit Liverpool and runs the its Liverpool social channels!
Stefan is 19 years old and is from Liverpool. He loves all things to do with cruises, shopping and the odd Gin and Elderflower!
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Southport Beach has been awarded the Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy. The QCA award tells visitors that the standards of beach management are of the highest quality in the UK.
The Atkinson is Southport's home for music, theatre, art, literature and history. You can find us in the middle of the iconic Lord Street and just 3 minutes' walk from Southport train station. Our traditional Theatre and dynamic Studio space present an outstanding programme of music, comedy and performing arts from some of the UK's foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies. The Atkinson is also home to an impressive collection holding over 3,500 artworks and over 25,000 pieces of social history, which are displayed on rotation across our museum and galleries.
Peaky Blinders Bar - a 'must visit' venue set in historic Victoria boulevard - Lord Street. With 15 draught beers and a large bottle selection don't expect to see the usual brands, but instead discover new delights carefully selected for you.
A stunning vintage tea room in an amazing Victorian building, which sits proudly on the town side of the 17 acre Kings Gardens. The new tea room is located just meters away from the Victorian Horse Carousel and 2 minutes walk from Lord Street.
The Hungry Monk is located in the heart of Southport and is the ideal place to pop in for a coffee, cake, excellent sandwich or a main meal from the extensive menu.
Merseyrail are a Merseyside based train service with services running frequently to 68 stations across the region. Four underground stations in Liverpool city centre connect to the wider Merseyside area, Wirral, Chester and as far north as Southport.
