Southport Holidays: Things To See and Do When You Visit Southport

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 gardens date back to 1874 and are what a classic Victorian garden would look like. 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.

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. The gardens are open all year round but close just before it gets dark.

2. Eco Visitor Centre – There are regular buses from the centre of Southport to this centre. There are displays of environmentally friendly building construction and also how the energy we use is impacting on the world in which we live. 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 largest wetland conservation charity in the UK and you can investigate how wetland birds spend their days. There is also a feeding area to allow you to get close to the birds. But, there is also a licensed cafe for you to have something to eat and drink, there are also various playgrounds for your children to work off any excess energy.

4. Southport Model Railway Village – Model railway enthusiasts have been coming here ever since it opened in 1996. 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.

You can sit back whist your children watch the trains, fascinated by the intricate detail. Plus after all that effort there is the teashops where one can take some refreshment. The pathways around the village allow wheelchairs and buggies to move around it easily and freely so everyone can enjoy this not just those who like trains.

When you next visit Southport, check out this list of Southport hotels and guesthouses.