The seaside town of Southport is set on the coast looking towards the Irish Sea and is just over 16 miles from the city of Liverpool. When it comes to things to do and see during a visit to Southport there is plenty to keep both young and old alike amused.
Along with Splash World where the kids can use up all that energy the Atkinson Art Gallery is gentler and you can take your time admiring the exhibits. Below are a few of the other things available for you to do when you visit Southport.
1. Southport Botanic Gardens – These were first opened back in 1874 and they have retained their beauty and elegance. But along with enjoying the parks many walks so that you can take in the varied wildlife and the plants, shrubs and bushes but why not spend time taking a boat trip on the lake which stretches the full length of the park as well.
After spending time exploring the park head to towards the cafe for some refreshment and there are pottery and gift shops for any souvenirs you may need. It is open to the public seven days a week from 8 in the morning until a half hour before dusk.
2. Eco Visitor Centre – There are regular buses from the centre of Southport to this centre. Here one can learn about environmentally friendly ways for buildings to be constructed and also how the energy we use is impacting on the world in which we live. The centre practices what it preaches and you can discover how it uses renewabale energy to heat its buildings and supply their power.
3. Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust – This is the UK’s largest wetland conservation trust and you can investigate how wetland birds spend their days. Plus if you feel up to it and want to get a little closer to them you can feed the birds as well. However, there is also a licensed cafe for you to have something to eat and drink, plus there are the play areas which your children can enjoy.
4. Southport Model Railway Village – Open since 1996 this attraction has been attracting model train enthusiasts from around the world. The trains run continuously on a 500 meters of track around the various landscapes that have been devised. In fact it is not unusual for people to spend the whole day just following one certain train as it travels around.
There are plenty of places at this Southport attraction where one can sit and watch the children easily as they follow the trains around the tracks. Plus after all that effort there is the teashops where one can take some refreshment. The village has been designed to accommodate both wheelchair users and children’s buggies and prams.
When you next visit Southport, check out this list of Southport hotels and guest houses.
