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Southport Tourist Information & Visitor Guide

Southport OverviewA successful mix of ultra-modern meets traditional, Southport is a classic seaside resort on the north west coast of England. One of the longest pier's in the country stretches far out into the sea and is the only iron pier still left standing. With sandy beaches, great shopping in Lords Street and enough golf courses to keep the most avid fan happy, Southport is an excellent family-orientated destination.


Southport Highlights

  • Southport Pier - the second longest pier in England with a tram to take visitors to the end and all the traditional pier entertainments
  • Atkinson Art Gallery - includes nineteenth and twentieth century watercolours, and Victorian and twentieth century oil paintings
  • Lakeside Miniature Railway - been running continiously for 95 years, and is the oldest continually running 15"Gauge (38.1cm) railway in the world
  • Southport Pier Pavilion - a licensed cafeteria, a splendid variety of rare traditional 'penny slot machines' and displays on local wildlife and history
  • Southport Belle - enjoy a leisurely paced cruise aboard this Mississippi style paddle steamer on the Marine Lake
  • Marine Way Bridge - a stunning new landmark for Southport with the dramatic floodlit bridge now linking the seafront to the town centre

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