Things To See and Do When You Stay in Southport

Southport is a seaside town around sixteen miles from Liverpool. As you'd expect from an English seaside resort, there is plenty to see and do in Southport.

Young and old alike can enjoy the Splash world whilst the Atkinson Art Gallery is gentler and you can take your time admiring the exhibits. But along with these attractions there are plenty of others that one can enjoy during a stay in the seaside resort of Southport and below we take a look at few of them.

1. Southport Botanic Gardens – These gardens date back to 1874 and are what a classic Victorian garden would look like. The gardens have various walks for you to follow allowing you to view the wildlife and floral displays why not spend time taking a boat trip on the lake which stretches the full length of the park as well.

You can have a bite to eat at the park's cafe and spend some time exploring the park's pottery and gift shops as well. 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 reminders about how our carbon footprint is affecting the planet. Also you can learn about various renewable technologies that the centre uses itself for providing its own heat and power.

3. Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust – This is the UK's largest wetland conservation trust where one can have a fantastic time learning about the various different breeds of wetland birds. Plus if you feel up to it and want to get a little closer to them you can feed the birds as well. However, if the kids are starting to get a little bored and hungry then there is a licensed cafe where you can stop for a while, 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. There is a half kilometre railway track with trains buzzing around it all the time. The keener model railway enthusiasts will get engrossed in all the displays.

You can sit back whist your children watch the trains, fascinated by the intricate detail. And of course there is a tea shop to relax in as well. 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 other accommodation.