Britain provides various well known options for global tourists who would like to check out the region. Southport, which is located in the northwest of England, is regarded as one of the finest beach front vacation spots in the united kingdom. In addition to the magnificent vistas of the never ending sands, and ocassionally the sea, Southport has a great many alternative attractions.

Lord Street, in Southport, is renowned throughout Europe because of its many attractions. The seaside resort preserves numerous components of the English Victorian period. Besides the beautiful architecture of the resort’s structures, it provides countless decorative gardens with pools and water features for travelers to relax in.

Napoleon III, in eighteen forty six, lived just off Lord Street and he was so inspired by Lord Street that when he later became the French Emperor he began re-design the medieval centre of Paris with wide tree-lined pavements and arcades and walkways as he had enjoyed in Southport.

Furthermore, it’s the home of the Southport War Memorial, a bold structure with a tall obelisk at the very centre,  which respects those who fought in World War II. Located at the centre Lord Street it is one of the seaside resort’s most obvious attractions.

Wayfarers Arcade, positioned directly off the renowned Lord Street, is among the most celebrated shopping arcades in the country. You can find around 30 shops and boutiques, located on two levels that provide various merchants, from well known department stores, for example Broadbents, to the master artisan home furniture stores, like Multiyork.

The Outskirts

Additionally, Southport is known as the English golfing capital, drawing many fans of the sport from around the globe. The town features numerous courses ranging from the popular Municipal Links to small exclusive clubs however the most famous golf course is The Royal Birkdale Golf Club which is used for the Open Championship. Next to The Royal Birkdale is the Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club which sports a few challenging holes.

Churchtown’s Botanic Gardens on the edge of Southport lure a large number of individuals each year. Its prominent, and well kept gardens still have their Victorian appeal and the elongated boating lake has lots of ducks, swans, geese and even Heron and other kinds of animals. The park also serves as the home of a museum, small zoo and café.

At the park’s main entrance is the stunning village of Churchtown. The village of Churchtown features protected antique fishermen’s cottages and homes. There are various unique nooks and crannies both in and around the village and inside the Botanic Gardens that are just longing to be discovered by its visitors. The village also has a small chapel which often is a favorite wedding ceremony site for young couples.

Finding Southport hotels is relatively painless with a wide number of hotels and guest houses  able to take online reservations. There are hotels  suitable for all budgets and tastes  from reasonably priced  guest house to the incrediblyextravagant  superior five star luxury  accommodation in the centre of Southport or just outside.

If you are in the process of planning a vacation in the town then please take a look at our comprehensive list of Southport hotels.