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The Atkinson is a lovely place to visit, and features a museum, aswell as the art gallery, library and theatre. The staff are friendly and helpful; there is a gift shop and cafe and plenty of space to take your time and study what is on display. Currently there is a Lord of the rings exhibition and the gallery is showcasing artwork which hasn’t been seen in over 100 years, and they are displaying it in the old traditional way of cramming as many paintings in one room, this is not there usual way of displaying things, but just a respect for the way it once was in the Atkinson of old. It’s really nice and it features my favourite painting of all times ‘John collier’s Lilith’ which is breathtaking. So many beautiful pieces of art on display. It is free to visit. There is also a lovely little teddy bear display, of which you can adopt one, and receive updates from your teddy bear, which is a lovely idea for youngsters and a great way to donate to the Atkinson and keep this wonderful Southport attraction going.

The local history exhibits (“Between Land & Sea”) are well thought-out: interactive displays, good storytelling of the Sefton coast’s past, biodiversity, tourism history etc. Café, gift shop, library, theatre, art gallery all in the same venue, so there’s more than just “see exhibits” also place to relax, eat, enjoy performances.  Fully accessible building: lifts, toilets on all floors, baby changing, changing places facility Good customer services .

Thank you for an accessible experience! We were visiting Southport as we do at least once a year from stockport. Our usual changing places toilets were closed (market hall). We were amazed to find one here so close to the other. A kind lady working there (didnt catch her name sorry) escorted us to the changing places on the first floor. We were a little pushed for time but now we know this is here we will be visiting properly to view the exhibitions. A stunning building too.

The Atkinson is wonderful - constantly changing exhibitions. The art gallery is very inspiring. We also saw the incredible lancaster aeroplane sculpture and other related artwork which had to be seen to be believed. There is a full programme of lectures and talks - something for everyone - even children. Great museum. Also a lovely cafe which was quite cheap. Also had a nice vibe about it. Apart from a few evening lectures it's all free....

Fame was an amazing production for such a young and vibrant cast....better than some things I've seen at the Empire in Liverpool

This is a lovely museum and library the staff were friendly and helpful. I loved that the staff were knowledgeable about the exhibits. I came here on holiday and loved the exhibitions soo much that i had to visit it twice and i believe that it should supported because it's a lovely place to visit. The children's play area, the alice in wonderland inspired exhibitions along with the ancient egyptology collection, lovely cake shop.

Brilliant little venue! Saw the UK Rock Show and had an absolute ball. Air guitars could be seen everywhere! Staff very helpful and friendly. Even the drinks weren't a rip off! Will looking at this venue again hopefully again very soon! Loved this place!

I loved this niche museum. It's very small and one can see the entire place in 30 minutes. There's an audio tour that guides you. The highlight of my visit was seeing Brian May's lawn mower and the letter written by Brian May, donating his lawn mower. A must see if you have a penchant for offbeat museums!

A lawnmower is a lawnmower I was told . I was impressed, I couldn't believe how many sizes and styles there has been, to get to were we are now with robotic lawnmowers, and 155mph + lawnmowers. Very low admission price and full of information. It's on two floors, which can be difficult for some. I enjoyed it.Worth a visit.

They have so many lawnmowers… Exactly what you want from a random museum run by people who are passionate about the subject! Go through the locksmiths, pay your £3 and enter a converted house stuffed full with lawnmowers and lawnmower related nic nacs. If you’re Southport and love gardening and/or whimsy, give it a shot

Great place to visit, small and to the point. Dependant on your interest you can spend half an hour or a couple of hours. There is an audio tour, just be sure to start in the correct place. Handily, there is a hardware store attached for any bits and pieces you may need !

We entered not knowing what to expect but the commentary which described individual items made it really interesting. Can’t recommend it enough.

A bit niche but after checking to see what was available to visit in Stockport I decided to pay them a visit and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had never really thought about how the lawnmower was invented but the history was really interesting. I spotted a Qualcast lawnmower identical to the one I used as a boy back in the 1960’s and it brought back a lot of memories

If you like lawnmowers then this is the place for you. A few celebrities have donated various items which makes the visit slightly more interesting. I've been once probably wouldn't go again.

Went as a spontaneous trip around 7/8 at night and the beach was still lively and amazing. Watched the sunset as we sat on the beach

March 2025. Good news everybody! Oh apologies, my mistake, that was for another topic. Truth is there is no good news for the Pier and I predict the tolling of the death knell has picked up intensity. It appears that Sefton Council has had two fingers from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and that a meagre £10 million grant is not forthcoming anytime soon. Hey, here's an idea, next year you're going to need more money to fix the pier because the bloody thing is being trashed by the elements and can be seen visibly rotting like a dead horse in a meadow. Southport is suffering: the streets are practically deserted during weekdays and weekends are hardly thronged. This is my personal opinion but the Pier is ultimately destined for a lingering death: this pier is no more, it has ceased to be, it's expired and gone to meet its maker. It's a stiff, bereft of life, it's kicked the bucket, shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir. Watch this space folks for more sad news about this once treasured splendour's untimely end. Update December 2024. It's been almost two years since the Pier was deemed unsafe to walk along it's historic boardwalk. Have I good news for fans of this Victorian treasure? No. The Pier is still in a sad and sorry state, it's rotten frame extending towards a slate grey horizon and mired in the saltmarsh clogged mudflats, desperately seeking a saviour to throw a lifeline to save it from the slurry brown soup of the relentless Irish Sea. Sad days. Update July 2024. We have a Labour MP in Southport for the first time so let's hope it's not a pig in a poke of a vote and something akin to a starting gun is fired on the pier's restoration. The cost isn't just in the repair itself but in the lost revenue for businesses and the local economy and Southport's image as a tourist destination. Update June 2024. No change. Still closed and rotting away from neglect. If I wasn't so cynical then I would believe it's going to be repaired to its former glory and not be left to rust into the Irish Sea by the local Ostriches who are allegedly in authority. Currently closed for repairs due to damage discovered in December 2022. It's a seemingly endless process of inspections with no proposed date for reopening as of March 2023. It's a good job it's not a main attraction or a building that Southport is famous for and that attracts tourists, isn't it Sefton Council? Great for a stroll whatever the weather.

Very busy on weekends/ school holidays so be prepared to que for your fish n chips, rides etc. Fantastic views on the lengthy promenade with ample places to stop for a rest & refreshments. We loved the Penny arcade train ride. It took us right the way along the promenade & only cost a couple of quid return. Quit clean & tidy considering most of the bins were full to the brim. Huge thumbs up to all the staff working their socks off to please the crowds 👍

A busy but fun place to take the family. The beautiful Pier had a small train that will take you out and back should you get tired. There's food and an arcade at the end of the Pier to enjoy as you sit and watch the waves. Even enjoyable to visit during the winter.

Beautiful day out. Plenty of places to eat. Lovely town. Free parking for disabled blue badge. Pretty shops well worth investigating. Very friendly local people. Will certainly be going back. On the pier there were free loos.

It was a lovely long walk down the pier with little trains riding up and down the sea was so far out couldn't see it but the walk was nice to the end, a bit breezy but relaxing. Had a latte and a very sad ham and cheese sandwich which I hardly ate as it wasn't the best. Then rode the little train back, they even take card payment for the ride £4 return or £3 thats adult price unsure of other concessions one way was worth it, especially for the experience.

Had a leisurely walk to the end of the pier 🥵🥵 WOW!!! Was it warm!!!! Enjoyed an ice cream and a brew, before jumping on the train for the return journey. Thoroughly enjoyed it, in the lovely hot weather and can't wait to do it again! (We must be mad!!! 😂)

We're quite local to Southport having lived in the area for many decades, but we had never visited this attraction - until now. The layout is very well built, and the properties are as impressive as the track layout and trains. It's not a massive site but is very much worth a visit. There is a small cafe area offering teas, coffees and ice cream. The site has an abundance of benches facing in various directions (sheltered and open) so you can take advantage of the good weather and the site is surrounded by high fences, presumably for security, but these act as a good wind break during windy weather. Good family orientated Model Railway Village with plenty to look at. Especially suitable for the younger generation.

Great place to visit for a couple of hours. The attention to detail is amazing and the quiz that you are handed as you enter the attraction helps to make sure you miss nothing. There's even prizes if you spot the answers tot eh clues. The staff are very freindly and accomodating. There are benches throughout the village and an area with tables and chairs where you can eat and drink. You can either buy food & drink from the shop or bring your own food and have a picnic. All in all perfect to kill a couple of hours especially with young children but also suitable for adults.

Our family had a really nice hour exploring/walking round the track (we walked round 3 times). Simply layout but lots to look at. Quiz was fun for our 7 year old and was mesmerised by the trains going around. Only a small place but considering it took 30 years in the planning! (Been there 27 years) Sadly closed over winter. And only open in summer.

Small but well thought out. The model village was cute and lots of little things to see (like firecrew rescuing a cat, a game of cricket etc) For adults; one trip around it enough, for kids maybe a few laps! Got talking to the man who designed it, so knowledgeable and friendly - lovely chap!

Perfect little attraction very good price and plenty to see, I like the quiz that have when you walk around perfect for the family

A Magical Place... If You’re Only Watching We paid £13, hoping for a delightful, hands-on experience for our child but left deeply disappointed. The place is clearly maintained with love and dedication; everything looks beautiful. Yet instead of letting the magic come alive through interaction, the rules felt suffocating: you’re not even allowed to touch the grass. Children are told to merely observe no touching, no feeling, no exploring. My child started the day full of wonder, but by the end, he was in tears, heartbroken as we left because his excitement was met with rigid restrictions. It felt like we paid to watch the enchantment from behind an invisible cage. What makes it worse is that nowhere on their website do they mention that you are only allowed to watch. Had we known this in advance, we would never have visited. Probably the only reason this place is still open is because of unsuspecting tourists like us, who arrive not expecting such strict rules and leave disappointed. A day meant to cultivate wonder turned into frustration. Where is the interaction? Where’s the joy of discovery that makes a visit memorable? I’m baffled how this place stays open when children are reduced to spectators..

A lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, who are willing to chat about the village. Lovely models in a very well-kept setting. Excellent value for money. As I live locally, I return each year.

We visited on a dull day and there was an end of the show feel to it but the local park is recommended. There's a variety of birds such as swans, pigeons, geese, magpies and crows to look at on the amazing man made lake.

Early morning run at this beauty, had to stop a few times to take these lovely pictures

Very beautiful and calming ambience , benches around the lake are a good place if you like birdwatching. The only bad thing is not proper cleanliness and rats that might cross you while you are chilling.

Great day out on the water So much to do see n eat . Love Southport has it all

Such a beautiful day in the center of Southport. Great long walks around the lake where your surroundings are breaking due to nature, resting areas and lots of birds. Swans and ducks, lots of nature's beauty in a place to relax alone or with family!

I usually ride there of my bike, I been going there are years, I go to the carousel. It very popular with bikers, you can get food and drinks if you want them. Picture of my bike.

Love this ornate, old, beautiful public garden. There’s a lot to see, and varied scenery. The old, quaint sheltered seating areas are beautiful. Even on a grey Winter’s Day, it’s a welcome sight. Shame the Council haven’t done anything with the building at the SW of the gardens, but…

Beautiful Victorian shopping street

Very run down street but so beautiful with all this details that still worth to take a stroll

Really like lord Street, plenty of bars, hotels and shops, very busy, conveniently located to everything, I will definitely visit again, this is in Southport,

Loads of things to do, places to visit and some amazing places to eat. Love the people of Southport and the versatility of the town.

Excellent clean street with lovely people,on this street you just smell love in the air.

Good place to eat and drink. Looks a bit run down

Lovely place to visit

Wonderful park something for everyone. Lovely cafe great playground and the walk around the lake with fountains and benches. Dog friendly areas with maps showing were they are.

Very nice park, lots of wide paths and ramps so it would be wheelchair accessible, plants all appear well managed, lots of lovely fountains and ducks to feed, bins throught the park appear to be emptied regularly, didnt see any litter either so thats good, overall a nice park, would visit again :D

Lovely little park for kids, dog walking or just a walk for some fresh air. Lovely and quiet during school hours. The cafe is great value and the tea is lovely! Only downside is there are no public toilets, there is a toilet available just outside the entrance but you have to pay 40p to use it.

Great walking around the park. Well maintained with joint ventures between parks dept and volunteers.. Very clean with very little litter and no dog muck.

A lovely Victorian park in Southport about fifteen minutes walk from central Lord Street. It has a lake, a cafe (with a good range of teas for a normal park cafe), a children's play area, a nice separate area of colourful flower beds, wooded areas with banks and paths. And there is an historic small observatory that I never knew existed. It is well worth visiting with children, as a couple of any age, or for some pleasant time on your own.

A great park for both children and adults. Plenty of space for picnics and activities.

Lovely well maintained park within walking distance of Lord Street - the main shopping street of Southport. Large wild duck pond and lots of paths wandering around the park. Perfect for a slow amble for an hour with the dog. Great play areas to entertain younger children. Small cafe serving lovely Ice creams.

Staff getting orders all wrong, went to toilet and took full pint and half's pints from where we was eatting. Limited old slots. Won't be going back. Shambles of a casino.

I had my 40th birthday party at the casino. Svy (Hospitality Manager) took care of everything and did an amazing job... from the decor to the buffet. Wouldn't hesitate to use this as a party venue again in the future.

A very nice place, great to while away a few hours, the drinks are a little on the expensive side, and the staff can be a bit distant. However there is a good atmosphere and who knows you might get lucky. I will be back.

This place is cool, nice chilled vibe, yummy food, lots of fancy cocktails. Make sure you get there early enough to get them on two for one. Also apart from the roulette tables and machines, most of the other games machines are taken pretty early or reserved!

Food is of great quality.Staff are very attentive. 3rd time of having dinner and would highly recommend the black tiger prawns and there steak is top quality.no negatives.

Enjoyed today at Genting Southport Austin was extremely helpful, explaining, that soft drinks and tea/coffee are Free in the carpeted area, we didn't realize this until today, as we have never been told Lime&soda water very refreshing on a warm & muggy day. Look forward to our next visit, Thank you.xx

Great friendly staff, sensible prices on food and drinks comfortable relaxing atmosphere. If you have every fancied going to a casino but we're nervous, this is the place to go, the staff will help you understand the rules and etiquette. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.

It's a running joke that you never see the sea at Southport beach for good reason lol, miles of mud and sand as far as the eye can see were what I was greeted with. However it's still a really gorgeous place, I enjoyed a nice walk on the sandy part, and with lovely expanses of clear blue skies, and as the weather on my visit was beautiful I could even spot Blackpool tower in the distance. The pier was sadly closed when I visited, but it looks amazing. it's super long and I can imagine taking a leisurely walk to the end would be gorgeous.

The beach (sand) is lovely. Lots of places to park and a really nice pub along the promenade but that's all there is. An ice cream van rocked up on the beach too. The water is miles and miles back. So don't expect to sit near it. Dog friendly. Pier is closed.

Wonderful beach only stopped for a quick visit with my son recommend to anyone visiting the area Wonderful to walk lots of shells and nice sand .

Went here in a day in August, was absolutely gutted to find the tide didn't come in until 7.30pm! The kids had a beach which didn't even have clear sand, it was all black underneath and not soft to play in. As there was no water and a very hot day, was disappointed to have gone. The scenery however, was nice to enjoy nearby near the lake with swan and flamingo boat rides. The boat rides cost £15 for 30 minutes ( have to time yourself on a mobile) for only 4/5 people on a boat at a time. Two people have to paddle with their feet, can get a bit tiring though. There are some other boats on opposite side which charge £5 for adults and £4 for children each. All in all nyc place to stroll for a walk otherwise if no tide then wouldn't recommend to take your children!

Love coming here, great views, great for motorcyclists on a nice day, Fish and chips are great

Always enjoy Southport and the beach, Sand dunes and the birds fantastic. Picnics on the sand, lovely times

Loved Southport for many years, some great amenities....but the beach is poor, due to a film of silt/sludge of a grey slimy texture. A walk of maybe 100 yards or so brings you to much better sand

A fantastic family day out. The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and supportive throughout. The rides were epic, we loved celebrating one of our granddaughters birthday's here. A couple of rides were still closed like the Rocket which was disappointing but we made full use of all the others. All in all, highly recommended day out

Visited on a dry sunny Saturday in May and the fairground wasn't busy meaning hardly any queues. Good for kids under the age of 12 as there is a wider range of rides they can go on. Tip: If you book in advance online you can get it cheaper (we did this whilst stood outside) Some rides out of action and parts of the park looked very tired and could do with lots of attention to spruce them up. Overall, an average park which offers cheaper admission than others so would recommend a visit whilst in Southport

What great value for money, managed to go on everything more than once, the children absolutely loved it and we did too. So much choice and excitement. Staff were lovely, the place is well maintained and food was good and cheap too :) would definitely come again and recommend to friends/family. Made some nice memories today.

I attended the Paws in the Park event on Saturday 28th June as part of the Preston Agility Dogs Team. We had a brilliant day and Marri who organised it with the team couldn’t have done any more to help. For their first dog event like this in the short time they arranged it all I think they did a brilliant job, everyone on the team had a great day including all our dogs, we were made to feel welcome and appreciated and enjoyed all our interactions with all staff who were happy to chat to us - even Captain Jack Sparrow left his important jar of dirt to come and watch our display! We had 3 set times we did our shows which were advertised on boards around the dog section of the park. I would be very happy to come back next year with my agility team and watch the show get bigger and better. My only feedback would be to put all the dog stalls and events in the same area so we are all in one big section together, with a few more stalls which I have no doubt doggy people would love to join next year it will be a fantastic yearly event Thanks to all involved

Absolutely great day at paws in the park had a great day all staff were great had a really enjoyable dog friendly day thank you so much to all who helped put this event together looking forward to coming again for the next event

Adventure coast dog show. Travelled for what we thought would be a day out. For an advertised dog show. Absolutely rubbish 2 stalls and a photographer. 1 stall told us they didn't like the breed of dog we had many off. So poor and disappointing worse dog show ever visited. Staff didn't even know it was on or where it was. Asked for refunds miss sold , told no.

Wouldn't visit with little ones (under 1.1m) as not much for them, it's decent little park, but maybe need to change ticket prices for people attending with smaller ones, as we shouldn't have to pay full price, just to ride on baby rides with them.

Ainsdale Beach in Liverpool is a fantastic spot deserving 5 stars. It features clean, wide sandy shores and beautiful dunes, perfect for relaxing or family days out. We experienced that the beach was safe with lifeguards, were seen all around that place, clean facilities, and easy parking. Comparing to Formby, much better to have Car just next to you and also there was Bathroom facility at Parking enterence, though very expensive Parking fee (10£) We were there around 11ish in the morning. Wasn't much crowded and beach was clean and water was down. People had kites there and I would say with 15 to 16 degrees sunny day, it was perfect weather to be there since it wasn't much crowded and there was plenty of clean and shinning sand to play around. Kids really enjoyed it very well.

Great drive on beach, clean with bins available. Dog friendly and lots of sand to explore. Life guards on site and very helpful and friendly. Regular ice cream van visits too.

Love this beach it’s fabulous. But a flat rate of £10 to park is steep especially if you’re only going to be there a couple of hours (and can’t stay longer due to having a child with disabilities who needs therapy etc). A pay and display system would work much better

Great place, but they put dog ban now. Bloke from counsil told me I can't go there with the dog. Politely told him to chill out and went anyway.

A good beach but it’s price £10 to park your car is expensive there is ice cream truck and lifeguards and more and that is close down southport Pontins is permanently closed next by the beach and the beach is open to 7pm at night enjoy your beach experience

Great beach. We will remember our visit here for many years to come.

I love Ainsdale Beach. Wild and less popular compared to nearby Formby. A favourite for locals and their dogs. Car parking on the beach is pricey so a treat when purchased to enjoy the sea or fun view! If you're into kites/ kite-surfing this is the The Place. Often windy (like much if NW coast). Listen out for natterjack toads in spring! Then and autumn/winter weekdays quieter than summer hols, but even then it's a big beach Facilities - toilets not always open but when they are (summer) clean in ladies. Building looks in need of love. Update: shiny new small food n sit place near beach car park entrance. Not sure opening times.

Visited approx 0800 on Friday 5th and was served by the most professional man I’ve ever come across in Maccies . Greeted me with a lovely smile with a hello. Really professional and welcoming . Possibly a team leader ? Thank you for your great service ( I only ordered coffee too 🤣 )

Called in whilst we were in the area - honestly wish I was local because the service here compared to the one near me was excellent. Food was what it always is but the service was brilliant, very polite team and it's nice to go to a McDonalds that actually has the milkshake and ice-cream working.

Ever time we call here for food through the drive through the food is cold. I ask them to change it for hot food but this becomes a bit of a problem when it happens all the time. I will be giving this store a miss from now on and I will go to the store nearby in Central 12 as never had any problem there.

The food is good... When it's there. 95% of the time, something is missing, be it a £2.50 burger or a £5 wrap. After so many times, it stops being a joke and becomes an expensive pain in the backside...

They served with cold fish and cheeseburger, chips (the cheese wasn't even melted on the meat) also, with nearly room temperature strawberry milkshake. This kind of food and service unfortunately now nationwide issue. Last McDonald's visit for me. I can spend my money in many other restaurants / fast food chains... I highly NOT recommend them... July 2023 - this place gone worse... First time in my life took back my sandwich to the counter and told them it was a disgusting food. Whoever made that sandwich needs an other job with less responsibility. Stone cold sandwich. 1 drop of sauce, half a piece of cheese. The don't deserve even 1 star. Especially not to visit them in the future. The worse of the worst is that: they don't care about reviews, or feedback.

Shocking service on the drive through, got my order completely mixed up after waiting in a grill bay for 20 minutes, the kids ate their mcflurrys first so they didnt melt whilst waiting for their food!

Staff cope well considering how busy and popular this restaurant is but the car park is an absolute shambles as regards to the overflowing bins and sheer volume of litter. They need to be doing a lot more out there in the interests of hygiene and tidiness.

Wayfarers Arcade is a stunning piece of Victorian artwork and it is starting to see much more independent retailers coming in. It has a lovely little cafe called Pudding and Pie inside it where you can sit outside under the glass roof, which is glorious on a sunny day. More businesses are opening , but Wayfarers need our support as a local community, to pop in and see what is happening inside, as there is always some event going on, alongside new and unique shopping options. Also this is one of the best architecture in Southport to take up photo opportunities for your portfolio or holiday snap

Always enjoy a 'wonder' through the arcade, but it's looking very sad! A large percentage of the shops are closed, but the café is still going strong. Just hope it's still there when next I visit Southport.

A beautiful piece of history, I haven't been in 10 years and recently visited. It's very quiet but the cafe looks like a lovely place to go, I felt instantly relaxed here. Hope to revisit.

A nice undercover shopping centre with a cafe at the centre of it.At the moment the Xmas tree,Santa's grotto and the decorations are all amazing.They need more of the shops to reopen and the amazing glass roof needs repairing but everyone loves a shopping centre.One thing to look out for is the Red Rum statue,go take a look

Nice arcade. Classy . Went to see Red Rum statue. Smaller than thought. Not much else open in the arcade but nice to look at.

Lovely place such a shame not very busy.

Looking rather empty just a small cafe open whilst I was there

The last time I came here it was a food and clothes market. It has changed beyond recognition. There's now a central bar with food stalls placed around the walls. Had a pint of Doombar and tried out the Korean spiced noodles with Ragu. I would recommend it, very tasty.

Loved the gyros. Chip seasoning was a bit weird Tried the mexican. Tiny over priced tacos that dripped with fat and was mostly tasteless goo. Then pot of dripping to dip the already fat oozing tony taco

As a group of friends we have been here on 14/12/2024. Was an amazing place to hang out with friends. The first girls night put after i been to UK I would say after three years 😅 Food and drinks are good quantity and quality but so noisy environment as it is a very closed space. There are seating arrangements outside the place and can smoke outside. Highly recommended. I lost this close friend very recently so came here to post a pic and give a review so that it stays forever in the southport market memories. Also we had her favourite drink cheeky vimto ♥️xx

I don’t think you can give a fare review of this place until you’ve tried everything, from what I’ve tried so far it’s very hit and miss with prices exceeding expectations. It’s a nice atmosphere and great for kids but deep pockets maybe needed, £20 for a burrito and fries vs £20 for two decent pizzas. I’m guessing prices are a reflection of rent.

Pretty quiet due to road works but the place was very clean and food choices were great. We chose the Greek restaurant and the food was amazing.

Lunch was brilliant, loved the food, we found it tasty, spicy and very fresh.

A fantastic place to visit with friends when you can’t all agree on what to eat! Everyone can choose their own meal from any of the vendors, grab drinks from the central bar, and then relax together while you wait. When your food’s ready, the pager you’re given will beep and flash — simple and efficient. Great atmosphere, great variety, and a really enjoyable place to eat.

This is on our list of favourite places to have lunch in Southport. It doesn't have the biggest range and the food is quite simple, but it's tasty and nicely presented, and the service is good. We particularly like the atmosphere, which is peaceful and relaxing. It's fair to say that it attracts a more mature clientele?

Visited the restaurant on the second floor. Nice simple food and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere. The store is over 3 floors with good quality clothes, kitchen and bathroom accessories, bedding, shoes, lingerie, perfumes, beauty products, hoiserie, bags, etc.

I've not been here for a very long time it was terrible it used to be a fantastic place to shop . Now it is a mere shell of its past glory. When I walked around I think it is catering for the old customers now . I thought I'd have a good shopping experience like I ones did but the appearance is it's a business on its last legs.

In a town where quite a few shops are empty I don't want to say anything negative about Beales.

It was once an amazing shop, high quality goods for you and your home. It's in the process of closing down and it's dire, it's a shadow of it's former self and more like a jumble sale...such a shame

the sales were on still ..plenty of different designers to choose from. staff lovelly. dissapointed with the ladies toilets. no water. no soap.no hand sanitiser.nothing to dry hands with if there was any water. very old fashioned.store.

This is a brilliant shop, it has really nice women's clothes, different from a normal chain store. The building is old so the shop interior is interesting again different from the norm. It has a good Household department, a small cafe & menswear. A nice shopping experience.

Very comfortable seats, good shows supporting local artists and economy. My only gripe was the bar area being lit with blue lights. Blue is a cold colour. Pleasant staff and clean toilets. Would recommend.

Such a fun, little theatre. The seats are surprisingly comfortable, the snack prices are reasonable and the staff are pleasant and helpful. There have been a lot of interesting plays on lately too.

Brassed Off production Fabulous cast Superb direction from Emma Skelmersdale Prize Band brilliant! Full houses during the run! Amazing!

A lovely theatre run by volunteers with a full programme of plays, musicals, and a panto to a very high standard. Only a stones throw from the train station. The photo is showing where the magic starts backstage.

This is a fantastic theatre and we go multiple times a year. However if you're going to go tonight to the Ghost show and are sitting in the first 5 rows you will need a gas mask. The over use of the smoke machine was unrelenting and dense, people were waving their arms throughout the first half and the women next to me coughed continually and had to leave on one occasion and I've coughed continually today. It was horrendous and spoiled a brilliant performance. I did raise it at the break and it seemed like the machine was pointed towards the back of the stage for a short part of the second the act. Only then to be directed forward again. I get it was meant to reflect the rising steam in New York..but the whole show?? I'm sure you will say it doesn't do harm, but with that amount and the time it was being discharged that would be one for environment health to adjudicate on.

Went to see Pirates of Penzance. First visit to this lovely theatre. Friendly, helpful volunteer staff. Will definitely visit again.

A fabulous theatre with great productions and facilities. Stay in touch with them and see what's on, or get involved yourself!

Very welcoming, excellent Bible teaching. Activities for children and adults. CAFE CHURCH is free on Sundays. Join us for tea, coffee and cakes. Have a chat, and people are willing to pray with you if that is what you'd like. Church on Sundays is 9.15am and 11am. CAFE CHURCH is 10am until 12.45pm. We'd love to meet you

Great community church, welcoming friendly people,cafe alongside,cafe church on Sunday morning. Large seated area for worship and social events, toilets,large modern kitchen, The church has several groups going and focuses on reaching out to the community and is very supportive.

Very good selection of speakers at Tuesday at Two and also very good musical events at Midweek Music. Excellent venue with Vivesco café for lunch before the events. These events are free with a requested donation.

Town centre church with a very good community feel. Services every Sunday at 9:30am and 11am. Numbers are currently limited due to coronavirus. All other activities are currently suspended until further notice and notification over coronavirus restrictions, apart from Cafe 1821 which is now open Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Church now fully reopened for Sunday Services at 9:30am (conventional), 11am (modern). Tuesday @2 (over 50s group) and Wednesday: Midweek Music (45 minute concert with musicians and singers from various places, including Royal Northern School of Music & Cheethams School of Music). This weekend 26th-28th November is the 200th anniversary of the church opening it is the oldest church in Southport. Cafe 1821 now open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10:30am to 3:30pm.

A place for quiet meditation or a venue for some fabulous events. Whatever the reason for your visit you will always be made most welcome.

Christ centered church. Situated in the centre of Lord St. Great little café restaurant, good food and service. Open every day. Except Sunday for services..9.30 and 11am. Worship and teaching.. modern and vibrant..

A spectacularly refurbished 'old' building. Spacious, bright and inviting. The minister and congregation were most welcoming and clearly committed Christians.

After ordering some perfume online and receiving your damaged, Debenhams did nothing to help me whatsoever. I will not be ordering from this store again

I bought online some aftershave, perfume which also came with a free gift set on the 4th July, which was meant to arrive on the 11th July. On the 11th July we get a notification from Evri confirming that the parcel was missing in their system but they will aim to deliver it the next working day. The following working day they messaged me confirming that it is in fact definitely lost and asked me to contact Debenhams to comfirm with them that the item was missing. Evri also said that they would also contact Debenhams too regarding our lost parcel. Debenhams customer service keep telling me to wait until 22nd of July (as this the timeframe they give before officially declaring a parcel as 'lost'. My problem with this is, that Evri have confirmed both to me AND to Debenhams that the parcel is lost. So why am I having to wait??? Since I ordered the aftershave and perfume, they have since gone up in price. My prediction is that Debenhams will eventually refund me for the lost items, and make me re-order the items again, making me pay the inflated price for the same items that went missing. They have now stopped responding to my WhatsApp messages. I have no way of contacting them to resolve this.

I ordered several dresses from 2 warehouses that were sent in 3 different parcels. I returned all dresses but apparently returned 1 to the wrong vender. Debehams have done nothing to resolve this advising the warehouse have not recieved my parcel yet the 3 other dresses were refunded. There has been no mid way resolution. Terrible customer service confusing refunds portal so please avoid at all costs

Tried to order online some mens underwear but the page is a nightmare!! After the selection, I was informed that I would receive a code which never materialised. I only got to "the bag" after giving delivery address but no futher. Surprised you have not had complaints in the past. Cliff Scott

Missing items and difficult to get in touch with them.

Lovely architecture! If you are thinking of getting married there please go and check it out I had the privilege of shooting a wedding here last year.

Attended a wedding here on Monday. Nice building . Traditional English interior and furnishing. There is a lift round the corner to the right side of the reception area to go up the wedding venue. Still not sure about the rule of throwing confetti.

Always nice to have a wedding at Southport Town Hall. Great setting and the weather was a bonus. #southporttownhall #wedding #southport #vintageweddingcars #barringtonsweddingcars

What has happened to the once regal Southport? Empty shops and litter.

First time in this lovely building for the wedding of two very good friends. A stunning interior of carved wood for what was clearly once the council chambers - I must try to arrange a further visit on one of their open days

The town hall Southport is a great place to visit. Very often there are events of various kinds held there. Keep an eye for things happening there. There is also a nice little cafe there if you feel like a cup of tea or coffee. Snacks are also available.

Staff were helpful and seating was comfortable. Room was cluttered with unnecessary items. Windows were closed and it was hot, stuffy and uncomfortable. What a shame, it has the capacity to be magnificent.