The 23 best things to do with kids in Southport

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!

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.

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!!! 😂)

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

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…

We wanted to use the splash zone with flumes etc but it was closed. I wonder how much business they are losing with children wanting to go after school during the summer months. As a retired teacher I appreciate holidaying during term time but expect to experience attractions while there.

Nice a bit pricey but kids Love it! And the staff in the Pool area are terrific always smiling and helpful! It’s a great day out with the kids it could just do with you being allowed to stay a bit longer than 2 hrs! But overall great fun

£13.00 per child and then were told that next time we visit, it will be £7.00 per person to watch the kids. No wonder it was so quiet. The kids had a good time and the parking was refunded.

I paid for the gold tickets for myself and 3 kids. It came to just under £80. This allowed us in 10-4. The kids loved it, I made some amazing memories and I'm definitely taking them again.

Came here 2 years ago and had a great time. This time the water was cold. Jacuzzi was cold. The floor in the pool looked dirty in places. Only another 10 people on a Saturday during half term speaks volumes.

I visited Splash World today (19th August) with my 7-year-old daughter, and we had such a brilliant time! From the moment we arrived, every single lifeguard we encountered was incredibly friendly, approachable, and attentive. We didn’t manage to catch the names of each team member, but there were around 8 lifeguards on duty during our visit, and every one of them deserves a big thank you. The team today really stood out for their positive attitude, professionalism, and kindness—they made us feel very welcome and safe the whole time we were there. There was plenty to do, and my daughter particularly enjoyed the yellow slide—it was definitely the highlight of her day! It was lovely to see her having so much fun in such a well-organised and supportive environment. Overall, a fantastic experience made even better by the brilliant team working today. Thank You!

Lovely place. Unfortunately, work being done at mo, in main swimming changing area. Had to use splash world changing area and walk through to learning pool with grandaughter. Pool felt on the cool side tbh, especially for the little ones.

Weekend place to relax either with family or friends. I went on my own but just watched the swans and the ducks all evening. So peaceful

Lovely lake with a well kept surroundings. Many people can hear to watch ducks, swans, goose and seagulls or even feed them. There is a nice walk around the lake with beautiful views, suitable for families, couples, dog walkers… Plenty of spaces for sitting if the weather allows.

The marine lake is looking a lot better since they restored the walk bridge over the lake and opened up the visibility by cutting back the over growth. The lake does look a lot prettier for it. When the sun is shining and the town is thriving with tourism it really does have a good feeling and a sense of pride for my town when I can see the spots that reflect on the towns reputation so much are being looked after. We just need to sort out the empty shops and the high rates that come along with them. The council need to stop being greedy.

Such a lovely lake surrounded by lots of cute ducklings 🐥 8 year old had lots of fun driving the boat. We all had a lovely time and would definitely go back again 😊

Nice Lake

I have lived here for over 40 years, and I always go to the Marine Lake for quiet and peace. There is nothing quite like a rainy day, hearing and watching the raindrops hit the lake. I always pop here to feed the birds, which is relaxing and rewarding to see them survive a harsh winters day , thanks to a little helping hand. This is also an ideal place for paddle boarding and you can get a marine lake all day license to take your paddleboard/ kayak online for £10 in the day or £5 from 6pm- 9pm.

I really like the Marine Lake. Really nice walks around it. Enjoy pubs with great views. Bits of wildlife with swans, geese and ducks. Used by people to enjoy the water.

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.

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.

Churchtown's Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit, especially the fernery and around the lake. The nearby village is nice but very busy with traffic. I would say it's nice in the context of a park, however sadly I feel that Sefton Council really have let the gardens deteriorate, and the old cafe and museum have became derelict. The area outside the fernery which used to have a small fountain and a variety of flowers has all been filled in with stone and the remaining soil has weeds growing in it. I am grateful that the volunteers have been keeping the Aviary going (currently closed due to an outbreak of avian influenza) and the flowers near the entrance. The paint on the historic bridges have started to flake off and rust is quickly spreading along them. It's a shame to see they haven't been treated well especially given their historic value. Similar can be said for the benches that used to overlook the lake, untreated and uncared for it seems. The new Café is a bit tacky and out of place in my opinion. The staff are friendly but the eat-in area is filled with kids toys and waterpistols and beach balls on sale, a bit odd considering food and alcohol is sold in there with tables and chairs next to it all. It seems a cross between a beach shop and a cafe, not exactly something you'd expect in a Botanical Garden. Still worth a visit, however compared to about 15 years ago, the gardens are only an echo of their former glory, needing major investment from Sefton Council.

Lovely park to visit with lots of trees. Also bought a couple of planters with lovely flowers in them at reasonable prices. Plenty of variety of plants to choose from. Our dog loved it too.

Lovely displays of flowers and foliage, I particularly enjoyed the fern house. Nice cafe with good selection of hot and cold food and drink and clean public toilets.

Lovely area for a quiet sit or leisurely stroll... Gardens, lake, bowling green, aviary (currently closed due to risk of bird flu) cafe and shop. It's just a shame our country allows beautiful buildings to become "tatty". The volunteers are obviously doing a fabulous job trying to preserve things but government red tape/health and safety therefore cost, possibly stops them doing a lot

What a lovely park and gardens , shame the main big building not open and I saw on some signs it used to have boats and a train...I bet it was buzzing back in the day , looking slightly tired now , cafe was great and looks like this building been recommissioned

Fantastic place to visit with it's gardens, aviary and cafe.

Lovely walk round i was amazed to see Herons on the lake there then there was loads of different parrots and other birds which was lovely to see all kept spotlessly clean...the cafe there was nice too a definite place to go round...also free to enter few donations boxes around loads of elderly women doing all the cleaning round looking after the place

The displays were absolutely amazing. But we attended on Saturday and the queues were huge to get in due to only having two people reviewing tickets. The audio system was kitted out onto the beach so you couldn’t hear anything being said. The displays were so spaced out throughout the day and because we couldn’t hear we just had to wait around for the schedule. The military village was good and well set out. All the food trucks had massive queues and were massively over priced

Southport air show is different to the show across the bay at Blackpool. It is not free firstly, secondly; it is not usually on the same weekend each year. Apart from that it is similar….. but better. Yes this year it cost £12 plus a booking fee, although you can pay on arrival. It is well served by public transport, rail station is approximately 20 minutes away. Once through the entrance there is a show ground with fast food and entertainment. Options where to sit or stand are many, and unlike Blackpool you can go on the beach to view the planes, the reason (I’m guessing why the weekend is not the same each year). The sand does remain wet and chairs do sink, so be aware of this and use the prom if you like your shoes! If I had a choice of Southport or Blackpool it would be Southport every time.

Absolutely amazing! The stunts were mind-blowing, and the precision of the pilots was unparalleled. The Southport Airshow never disappoints! #2025 #Airshow #SpiffyShutter #Southport airshow #Southport 👉 @SpiffyShutter

Some great displays, in particular the Typhoon, however, while there was a good explanation for some displays others just didn't appear. Long waits between displays. Beach was very muddy and slippery, not an ideal place to sit and watch. Not enough toilets and were not maintained, quickly running out of water/hand sanitiser.

Great day out, we got there early no problems parking and finding somewhere to sit. Short walk to the front. Plenty of portable toilets, take wet wipes because they run out of hand sanitiser, but nice and clean. Lots of food stalls, where you can pay by card. Fab displays with parachute displays, wing walkers and plenty of plane aerobatics. There were also displays on the ground.

Why is it organized at the end of the holidays and not when the weather is nice. I invite the organizers to the beach in the rain and wind, let them admire. I've always wondered what drives them, that such a date.

I'm really disappointed this year! The typhoon and the Battle of Britain memroail were definitely the highlight. But there were long breaks in between planes or events. Gutted the Red Arrows flew over very briefly, but that's out of the organisers' hands. Queues were hours long and there were not enough facilities, toilets for example. The beach was in a sorry state, too. Food and drinks were very expensive. The military village was good though and it was nice to walk around and speak to service personnel.

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.

People go to places. Because they serve good food. Well this place is absolutely amazing, we just happened to find it by accident about 8 months ago, while being in Southport. (We come from Preston) we’ve most definitely come back just for the food about 11 times now. And the awesome service from the amazing staff, the chefs absolutely know how to cook this food and never had any bad food. Please please open a hood in Preston. And bottle that hood sauce. 🤜🏻.

Love visiting here. VUE Cinema (so cheap!! All films £4.99!), food, retail & leisure including fairground, skate park, GYM & swimming pool all situated on the beach front! Large carpark which is free as long as you register your vehicle in one of the retailers. Don't forget your bucket, spade & kite! 🪁

We went for a meal at lunch time to the Brewers Fayre £6. Per meal with a great choice for pensioners . With a small change for pudding plus drink total cost for 2 £21 fantastic value great service friendly staff

Just a heads to anyone who goes here and parks there car in there car park. I recently paid in full for my parking and a month or so later I got threatened by these people who run it with court hearings and parking charges. I'm not happy at all about being accused of something I haven't done. All they want is your money and have no consideration for anything else Not happy all I will be looking more into this to see if the company is legit as it seems somewhat suspicious

It's a great area to visit, but sadly the pier has been closed for years and what was the beach is quickly turning in to a muddy marsh land

Nice shopping centre with plenty of good restaurants, cinema & bowling. Plenty of free parking. 2 minutes walk from beach, 10 minutes into town centre. The Premier Inn is in the perfect location for everything.

Awe amazing shopping plaza. The location couldn't be any better. Overlooking the beautiful Southport sea side scenery, the Ocean plaza offers all you need for an amazing day out in the summer and romantic evenings in the winter. For your workouts and general fitness and wellness, the plaza also has a state of the art gym facility to keep you fit all year round. Don't take my word for it, go see it for yourself!

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.

Always a good day out. A lot packed into the area. Dog show,falconry and horse jumping, live music, cooking demos, gardrning demos,plenty of food and of course flowers. Not a cheap ticket but good full day.

Had a great day out at the flower show, plenty on to keep you entertained, a good choice of food and drink ,plus the exhibition of flowers. Will inspire you to try your hand at gardening.

Inspiring garden ideas, lots of stalls selling food, garden equipment, plants and clothing, demonstrations of beekeeping, birds of prey, floral art.

Southport Flower Show is huge and there is much more than just flowers. The dogs show was top quality. The variation of stalls was amazing. The food was quite expensive but you can take your own food in so we had a picnic. We had a brilliant day and have already bought tickets for next year.

There are not many show gardens which let it down. There is more than enough to do and see during the day. Exhibitions in several marquees, but the majority of the space is used for stalls. Plants tend to be cheaper and there is more variety than the garden centres. We didn't buy food there as we enjoyed our own picnic. There are many demonstrations going on during the day so make sure you arrive early.

Still a great show, it's far removed from a traditional flower show and there's no real local feel, which is a shame, given that this is one of the best growing areas in the UK. There's also never any genuine efforts to bring in the challenges of gardening on sandy soil and choosing plants to reflect local conditions - not to mention the dangers of choosing plants that may become, or already are, invasive species that threaten the integrity of the internationally recognised dune flora. Last year's stand promoting locally-grown cut flowers was a great success.

Amazing flower show. Much larger than we'd anticipated. Fortunately the weather was really hot and sunny. The number of exhibitors was great, so much stuff to buy from plants (obviously), pet products, arts and crafts, home products etc etc the list goes on. Excellent place to get help and info with gardening issues. There where a number of show gardens that looked amazing and where made by schools, charities, exhibitors etc. We purchased a 1m² wonderwall with 42 plants for £150, absolutely bargain and it looks amazing now it's set up at home. It was just bargains galore all round with so many plants I'd not come across before and prices way better than my local garden centers. Accessibility was excellent with wide even pathways for wheelchair access The availability of food and drink was good with loads of different food types from around the world although some of it was a little expensive as is the norm at these shows. It was £10 for parking which we didn't know about before we arrived so that was a little annoying. We went on the 1st day of the 4 day event so everything was all perfectly set up and we'll stocked. Would certainly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys gardening or floristry etc. Makes an ideal day out for all the family especially if the weather's good.

Visited today during half term with 5 grandchildren aged between 3 and 8, preebooked as I thought it would be busy, it was lol. Great facilities, table service on food and drinks available, a little bit noisy but to be expected with lots of children running around having fun. Would have been 5 stars if there was a lift instead of just stairs.( sorry if there is alift that i didnt see). Will definitely be back again now we have found this place.

One member of staff was absolutely rude. She trough the order without eye contact.I stayed very quiet. Even when I said to thank you, she whispered to her friend. I think the girl is too young for the job. However, other of the staff was very welcoming.

We have just had a wonderful experience, our daughter chose to have her birthday there. The service is incredible and the food is amazing. I would highly recommend playtown to anyone who is thinking about having a party there or just to take your kids there and have some fantastic food. Thank you playtown.

Absolutely fantastic place! Very well organised. Staff all polite, helpful, kind. Visited whilst on holiday on a rainy day. Have two children with additional needs and I have coeliac disease. Lift was great to get my one son in a wheelchair upstairs. Reserving tables made it so much easier and not have to fight to get a table. Kitchen provides fabulous, hot and cold food and we’re very allergy aware. Lots of options for allergy sufferers. Security guard on the front door was fabulous! Very welcoming and chatty and locking the door providing peace of mind that our kids were safe. If I had to choose something that needed changing, it would just be the toilets need updating and leaking roof fixing too. But that is only from normal wear and tear, didn’t spoil the visit at all! We will definitely be back when we visit Southport again. Well done Playtown! #kids soft play #special needs friendly #great food #great drink #coeliac aware #allergy aware #Fabulous staff #excellent organisation #must visit kids attraction

Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Great play centre for children

Great softplay if you want to get your little ones out of the weather. Or if like us you visit at a time of year when most other things are shut. Nice and clean. Good equipment and little cafe. It was very quiet when we visited only 12 or so kids in the whole place.

I’ve been here 20+ times with the kids who are now 8, 7 and 2 years old. It is hands down the best place in the area in terms of value for money and equipment. I think the price is spot on and if I’m honest, I sometimes take the kids just so I can eat the food they serve. I had a Salt and Pepper Loaded Naan but all the food there is amazing! Really good quality and good service especially from a place that isn’t categorically a restaurant! Staff are always super friendly, helpful and service is great. The place is always clean, parking is free, easy to find, lift also there for those with prams/disabilities. Playtown is definitely a place to take the kids! Highly recommend!

Unfortunately this area has been horribly damaged again by contractors working for Green Sefton. So called Green Experts that dont seem to have the faintest idea what they are doing. It was once free to park up and down the road but then Sefton double yellowed 95% of the road. Then they blocked off the end of the road with a locked gate. Then cutting down swathes of old mature trees that provided both shade and a wind break under the ridiculous pretence that 100+ year old trees are not native to the area. Those old enough will remember the council halfed this nature reserve years ago to make a Leaning Centre (that no one now visits) and to build a massive overprice carpark which is now regularly frequented by criminal travellers. Then they flattened more land to make the 'park and ride' which is no longer in use. Only Caledonian Coaches use and for some reason need 24 hour spot lights. Now Green Sefton have absolutely destroyed the wetland area. Ripping up all the plants and cutting down the trees leveling the wetland presumably so it will dry out. Watch this space people and mark my words 'our land' will first be turning secretly into another overprice carpark then that will be sold off to private property developers. What's happening at Sefton Council is literally criminal in my opinion. One year after the death of our late Queen they even dug up the sign telling people this is The Queens Jubilee Nature Reserve.

Small "nature reserve" that's a haven for wildlife. Pathways located through the reserve (please, please keep to them) and please keep dogs on leads. Pay to park available at the Southport Eco Centre, which is a 5 minute walk away. Please also take your litter home.

Great few hours visiting. Plenty to do for kids. Food is reasonably priced and is really nice. Would be 5 stars if we where able to go on the Dinosaur Train. We arrived just after the first train but there was a 3 hour wait until the next one. Will be back again to make sure we get a go next time.

Great place to take the younger children. We took 2 of our grandchildren for the day and we had a fun packed full day with the mazes and all the different animals. The end of day show is great the team put a lot of hard work in. The sheep race is great. The dinosaur ride is quirky and well worth a visit. The restaurant is clean and fast service came with a smile

We had a fantastic day at Ted’s Farm! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the start. The whole area was spotless and well-kept, which really added to the comfort of our visit. It’s a wonderful place for a family day out – safe, clean, and full of activities that both kids and adults can enjoy. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering everything included. I was really impressed with the number of handwashing points around the site – it made things so convenient and reassuring, especially with little ones. The activities were not only fun but also very educational, giving us the chance to learn more about farming and animals in an engaging way. Overall, it was a great experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for families looking for an affordable, enjoyable, and educational day out!

Brilliant Afternoon We decided to go after lunch . We had a 2 year old and new baby There was plenty to do . Lots of activities . I suppose we arrived in the afternoon which was perfect. You can make a day of it and take a picnic .lots of space for the children to run around

Excellent day out. So much to do, we spent the entire day there. Highly recommend.

Just a great day with my friends young Grandson . But at 69 & 75 we had a brill day

It's a good day out for the kids lots of things to do, personally I was expecting more animals; animals didnt seem happy and living conditions pretty dirty compared to other farms ive been too. The foam party at the end was great and loved the birds of prey from Horus

Justin, Emma and the team started our retirement party off in style! We enjoyed a ride on the Carousel, spent time in the arcades and then had a well earned break with a cone of chips and a little drink or two on the balcony overlooking the marine lake, what a lovely place to sit and relax! Thanks to all involved, we had a great time and would definitely recommend! X

Very good selection of games for all ages. Worth a visit if in the area. Advice would be to take some cash with you. There is an ATM but it charges to use. We visited on a warm bank Holiday weekend, which unfortunately meant it was ridiculously busy.....however, the kids loved it. Limited the kids to specifoc amount of money otherwise it could get extremely costly! 😂

Great place of fun for all ages. It has plenty of choices of arcade and coin op games. My brother loves the Star Wars one, which is incredible but my motion sickness means I cannot cope with it. There is plenty of 2p machines which is good fun and a wonderful way to spend an hour or so. Open all year round unlike the fairground, so this is available for entertainment, even in the dead of winter

Great way to spend some time . Play games from 2p. Lots of tickets to win. Fun prizes. Seating available. Accessible toilets. Only negative you have to pay for the toilets, 20p turnstile.

Great day out for kids – plenty to do! Silcock’s Funland is a brilliant place for families, especially if you’ve got younger kids. My little lad absolutely loves it there’s so much to do from penny slots and claw machines to rides and arcade games. It’s right by Southport Pier, so it’s ideal for a full day out with the family. Loads of machines, prizes, sweets, and excitement! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Southport or planning a seaside trip 👌

My kids had a good time although their favourite is the 2p machines and there were no prizes in them. They had to get tokens which mounts up fast. Iy was a Saturday afternoon and the rain had started so it was very busy

Happy kid. Loved it. Downfall machines hardly pay out tickets. But very good range of items in shop for 2 year old. Met some staff members who quickly resolved my problems straight away. Be back again though :)

Great day out for flower show huge Park lots to do very well maintained Park good for kids

Great park when it's open. Dog-friendly, family-friendly, very popular with dogs, although full-doggy access is restricted during camping season and prohibited at some events. Very limited access to toilets, although the RADAR lavatory is available whenever the park is open. Senior citizens should also be aware that there's quite a lack of benches for such an otherwise well-appointed area

Went to the flower show first time enjoyed our day out . Food well over priced Cornish pasty £7.50 and was not nice burnt on the bottom. Would go again but take own food /pic-nic . Bought some lovely items from other stalls jewelry, bags,plants garden ornaments.

Went to this year's food and drink festival. Great atmosphere, plenty of choice for food and drink. Enjoyed our time here

It was a food festival but spotless clean everywhere! Cleaning staff had an amazing job. The park is situated a short walk from the plaza/ cinema - where you can park 3 hrs for free! When the weather is nice, worth a visit..

Ahhhh the Southport food festival!!! Well... what to say... so much great local food! Must go next year!!

Beautiful setting. Well kept gardens

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.

Not sure what’s happend but maybe it’s because it’s out of season. But it looks like the rail way needs saving and some money spending on its up keep and the general well being of the whole site. Needs something and quick !

Nice for the kids but parts of it are in desperate need of repair. Building has been demolished at the pier end of the line and nothing much there in facilities. The Pleasure Beach end of the line is better, but parts of the engine shed are falling off. Bits of unused tracks litter the site around the station area.

Great nice moment, peaceful time in this mini train

Great customer service - we got to the station just after the train departed and it came back to get us! One star subtracted because it's not a real steam engine! 😋

Was cheap kids where made up not bad for £3

i do reccomend this its dear thoe £3 a return the are swans next door you can fit 4 for £12 in fun experience

Perfect little hidden gem

A great community play space with wcbc staffed play sessions running every Tuesday 3.30-5.30 during term time, and Tuesdays & Wednesday's 2-4pm during school holidays

We love this park as it has equipment for all ages, teenager's feel safe to hang round on it and the council keep it clean and tidy.

Great for the kids. Marked down as it tends to be mouthy little gits there often unfortunately!

The girls push the boat out for all the children. They love going every week.

My son love that's playground

Spacious playground.

(Translated by Google) A great playground with a soccer field behind it. (Original) Remek játszótér, háta mögött egy focipályával.