Fun things to do in Southport: 27 fun attractions and activities

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Lovely lunch on a quite ish side street! Cannot fault it in anyway -first class service and food ! Good offers on a set menu for lunch -but not expensive on the normal menu either ! Didnt get hit with silly drink prices either -infact I'd say they were very reasonable ! Will be back again -the salt and pepper squid and the mussels frites were outstanding !

Ate here at the weekend and we loved it. Extremely good value set menu and everything cooked to perfection, decent wine and lovely cocktails. If this was in our local town we'd be paying the same for a single main course as it cost us for 3 here and the cocktails twice as much. Next time we're in Southport we will return, you're lucky to have this in your town.

Absolutely delicious food and lovely restaurant! Heard so many recommendations and decided to try it myself. We were 8 people and everyone of us enjoyed our meals from starters to desserts. Also very good price. Definitely coming back!

French restaurant just off Lord Street. Good quality food, well presented and a good selection of wines. The service is excellent as the staff is very accommodating. The place is decorated in good style and is comfortable but quite noisy. The restaurant is large with high ceiling and an open first floor mezzanine type so the voices and noises seem to echo a bit. But all in all a very nice restaurant.

We come here every Sunday The food is fresh, the seasoning is spot on Delicious, we've bought family and friends vegetarian/pescaterian amongst them Bang on, can't say any better Our absolute favourite 😍

We had an amazing lunch here which I could not fault in anyway. Staff were friendly and polite and the food was just fantastic, with so many delicious options, we hope to return very soon.

Went for a birthday and had a lovely meal! The service was wonderful, all needs were met and nothing was too much for them. Not too busy with a lovely atmosphere. Had the 8oz sirloin steak with a pork and stilton sauce, which I can't stop thinking about! Will gladly be visiting again, especially with the reasonable prices

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 :)

Not a bad place but I should say something's need addressing for the use of a music venue, especially like the sound system, which sounded rubbish at this weekend's tribute festival. If you were in a position to get a good view, like at the back in the middle, the sound was like listening to muffled music through a bee hive and if you got in a position where your ears didn't hurt, then you ended up having a poor view - unless you were 7 foot. Which really was a great shame for these acts, not doing them any justice at all. Other things like inflated prices, paying £2 for a small coffee, £2.50 for a Pepsi max and £6.70 Rhubarb Gin with lemonade, we all come to expect to be ripped off at these sort of places now. Staff members and security at the even seemed mostly good, but let's hope things improve for what could be a good little venue.

The hotel is ok, comfortable, but getting old. Only 2 lifts which are very slow. The convention centre is also ok and quite large. The connecting doors between the hotel and convention centre were "broken" so guests had to go outside when going between each venue.

i was attending a confrence. the exterior looks clean modern and fresh! however upon entry you step into a 1950 ballroom that looks like it was made yesterday! clean is an underatatment. friendly staff and the surounding area felt like i was in spain. (weather really helped that alot) so if you are viewing a show or attending a confrence it will be pleasurable.

Beautiful place to go with family and friends for the day... the sea is literally outside the venue. The weather was absolutely beautiful.

Went to watch the Illegal Eagles, wow what an awesome group, close you're eyes and it could have been the real. The venue was excellent, good views all round. Very friendly staff on hand to help if needed, we would definitely use this venue again.

We saw the Rolling Stones story at the Southport theatre last Friday night the whole theatre was rockin brilliant we would see them again. Mick Jagger really did look like him. The whole experience fantastic.

Southport Comic Con Nwcc held an awesome convention here. Will defo be coming again. Huge stage area. Massive room with trade tables. Guests, retro gaming area an Daleks.

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.

We had our wedding at Meols Hall and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The venue is simply breathtaking and full of charm, character, and romance. The beautiful cobbled courtyard, the stunning Tithe Barn, and the surrounding grounds created the most magical backdrop for our day. Every part of it felt timeless and elegant, yet warm and welcoming. The team at Meols Hall were amazing to work with. They were so friendly, professional, and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly and exactly as we’d envisioned. Nothing was too much trouble, and their experience really shone through we felt completely at ease knowing we were in such good hands. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the venue, and we truly couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. Meols Hall has this wonderful combination of history, beauty, and intimacy that makes it so special. We’ll treasure our memories there forever and would recommend Meols Hall to anyone looking for a truly unforgettable wedding venue. It was everything we hoped for and so much more. ❤️

We had our wedding here on 22/08/25 and it was the most perfect day. This was the third venue that we had viewed, but as soon as we walked in we both instantly knew it was the one for us. Not only are the venue and the grounds stunning, but the ladies that work there (Julia and Sue) were amazing from the get go. From us initially looking around, the booking process, planning stage and right up until the day, which they made sure everything ran smoothly and there really wasn't a thing for us to do or worry about. We booked their twilight package, which meant we were able to have a more informal celebration after the ceremony - no seating plan or formal sit down dinner, and more focus on the party - this suited us down to a T! This also meant we were able to go with Graham Eyes the butcher for our catering, who provided canapes and a fantastic BBQ, many of our guests complimented how good the food was and we couldn't have agreed more. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking to book their wedding, it's a beautiful setting and Julia and Sue will do all they can to make sure you have the most incredible day! Photography credit: Swiftly Creative

A wonderful day for us both - the best day of our lives (so far!). Couldn’t have asked for more, the team went above and beyond in terms of the help they gave us, and everything went like clockwork. A stunning venue, the courtyard felt like something from the Mediterranean in the evening sun, and the grounds were beautiful. Churchtown will forever have a special place in our heart, and Meols Hall most of all

We viewed a few venues that were all nice but the second we walked into Meols Hall we cancelled all of our other viewings with other venues as we just knew it was perfect. The venue even had a package for twilight weddings in the making when we booked which is exactly what we wanted. The venue is perfect, the staff are amazing and so helpful and down to earth, we had no issues at all what so ever and were able to see the venue as many times as we wanted beforehand. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you so much Meols Hall team ♥️

We had our wedding in June and from the moment we selected the Tithebarn at Meols Hall we knew we had made the perfect choice. Julia and Sue helped us through all the pre planning and were unbelievable on the day. They are fabulous people who made our whole wedding so special. Nothing is too much trouble and we would highly recommend them and the venue. 5 stars.

Absolutely outstanding and beautifully put together and the history behind it. Beautiful surroundings, spectacular food and staff. I attended here for one of my good friends weddings and it was beautifully placed a place to remember thank you

My partner and I got married earlier this month and the whole experience couldn't have gone any better! Julia, Sue and the whole team at Meols Hall were incredible to work with every step of the way. No matter how many questions I asked they always made sure they were available to help. The venue speaks for itself, it’s utterly beautiful! 3 weeks post wedding and our guests are still talking about it which says it all. We can’t thank the staff enough for helping to create our dream day ❤️

It's been a while since we been to a cinema and thanks to the friendly and helpful staff, we didn't feel like fish out of water. Very comfortable seating but could be costly for a person on a budget. Everywhere including the toilets were spotlessly clean. Wheelchair accessible throughout and free 3 hours parking. Would recommend.

I’m very pleased with the recent changes - the electronic gateway that scans your ticket, the luxurious reclining seating, the ample leg room and generous sized rooms. The ticket prices aren’t as cheap as they used to be, risen by a few quid to keep up with inflation I suspect, it’s still way better value than going to other chains. But remember; this is a multiplex and I suspect there is no such thing as a projectionist in the building - with all their films shown according to an externally controlled automated system. I hope that’s not the case, but am reasonably sure I’m right in my assumption. I’d be grateful for an answer if possible.

The cinema was well laid out, fully accessible apart from needing a radar key for the accessible toilet - which by the way limits accessibility. They only do 4 showings a week for deaf people (subtitled shows) which is unfortunate. Saw final destination. Food is absolutely overpriced but the staff were friendly. We used the free sky tickets so didn't mind the extra cost on snacks. Cinema was spotless when we went in.

I would like to thank the lovely, helpful young man on the ticket stand yesterday. He advised me with regards to parking and said he would help me once I returned later that day. Unfortunately, I'd got the wrong day, which I only realised when I went to collect members of my family.

Fantastic family treat. Some of the cheapest prices (family screenings from £2.50 pp) and friendliest staff around!! Very clean, comfortable seating, clean toilets, fresh food/drink & all the latest films available. Blows other cinema companies out of the water! Wish we had a VUE cinema in our town!! 👍

I would give this a 0 star but I can't. I was going to this cinema with my family to watch a film. I was going to pay for my snacks and one of the cashiers asked me if I've already got ym tickets to watch a film and I said yeah. He asked what film and I said the conjuring and then he said that he won't be allowed to let my 2 brothers go through the gate as they don't look 15. Then the manager came and had said asked if my parents have got any form of Id for a 15 year old. This included as a passport. Sorry but who carries around a passport with them? The manager had asked my mum for any birthday pictures as a form of Id, she found a picture of my brother in his school uniform and the manager didn't like that answer and said I can't let him thro as it's 'illegal'. Another manager from behind the tills came and was listening in. She was very very rude and snotty. My dad was saying to the manager what he would do if he took us all through the gates would you ring the police and the manager said yeah. My dad said ring the police them because don't they'd do anything. The manger then no. Like what? Make sense. This cinema is just a joke. My sister and my 2 brother are over the age of 15 and my 2 brothers were asked for id. The manager behind the tills was very snotty, she pulled a face at my mum and had told the male manager (who was talking to my dad at the time) to walk away. How rude!!!!! I was blocked from watching a 15 when a previous day I was let through to watch an 18 I do not recommend southport vue. They have ruined a night out. The manager had said my dad 'wow teenagers without their phones outside' (condensending) we were having family time without our phones!!!

Wheelchair access was mostly poor before and now with the refurb it's even worse. The prices are twice the cost because of these recliner seats but no cheaper option for people like me who bring their own seat!! Then despite so much money going into the redesign, the wheelchair spaces are between no better or even worse with being in the front. Why pay for it???

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.

I've been here many times during the day but noticed they were open until 10pm so on a spur of the moment decision, decided to go and spend an hour there. We arrived at 8:50 only to see it was closed, despite the website saying it was open until 10pm. Keep your website up to date if you are going to change your opening times! . . . In response to your reply, it was on a Google search and Golden Sovereign on Nevill St States closes 10pm. See pic below

This is a great place to go when you have children of any age. My children, their children and their children have had hours of fun in there. They love to get tickets from the machines that do them and get a toy from the shop. There is also a small cafe that is cheap enough to feed lots of hungry mouths without breaking the bank. Perfect place as well when its pouring down. Kids and adults love it. It looks great decorated for xmas. 2023

Silcocks seem to have found new ways to strip fun out of amusements! Overpriced games, no prizes in the 2p machines, creepy staff members asking for hugs from my partner, charging to withdraw cash and even charging to use the toilet! REALLY?? If there was a way for them to charge for the oxygen you breath when you walk in I’m pretty sure they’d do it. Today marks the last 2p spent under their roof.

When we go to the seaside we like to play the 2p falls. Unfortunately Silcocks no longer seem to put the little toys in that everyone likes to try and win. Now it's all tickets and there's not much fun in that. At least I didn't lose as many 2ps

Arcade nice variety of fruit machines good. But charging 20p for toilets in my opinion is cheeky as people spend enough in the arcade. Yes you get a token if you ate in the cafe. But what about when you spend money on the machines same difference or in fact probably spend more. Wont give my money to silcocks again down to principle

Great on a wet August day to be able to spend time with younger children on machines that take 2p . So many of the larger places have machines needing 10p a go. Nice friendly, patient staff too

For me, Funland is always a great place to end a day in Southport. Plenty to keep the family entertained and always leave with a fluffy toy or two. I do, however, have to say that I found a few of the machines need maintenance/replacing.

Good atmosphere and variety of independent stalls. Food is either fairly ordinary fast food or good but expensive between two buns or with chips. Not enough ethnic diversity (in the food), too much deep fried, very little gluten-free and not a decent coffee in sight - this seems a massive omission given all the sugary desserts on offer.

Had fantastic day really enjoyed the Schofield's wagon bought me back to the days the wagon came on a Thursday morning brilliant

It was awful. We went with high expectations of meeting a range of local growers and makers of good food. A few stalls were like that butMost of the stalls seemed to be those of sellers of fast food. It was very crowded around them and unless you were willing to be jostled and take the risk of COVID transmission it was hard to get to the stalls and no pleasure. We tried hard to enjoy it. We had travelled a long way to visit it.

We went on Saturday night great clear night the fireworks were brilliant and the big wheel in the fair was lit up that added to the atmosphere everyone seemed to enjoy themselves love going to this event

Brilliant! Never disappoints. All the teams were excellent. There was a drone display too.

am so glad southport host these , excellent night out for all the family.

Amazing would recommend

Love it, visit every year. 2 or 3 x 20 minutes of sky-filling fireworks. Only downside is it makes council fireworks displays at bonfire night look rubbish!

Overall had a good experience tonigh but kids were looking forward to it for so long and for the fireworks to be cut short was gutting for them :( I understand it was a technical issue but we were praying they would get sorted on the night so they could continue as our children were mesmerised by the few that one 💥 and we kept telling them they were coming on again soon (they are only small 3 and 6) so we’re devastated when realises is wasn’t coming back on! Hope you get sorted for the rest of the weekend

It was amazing as usual! My 4th year running and it already became a tradition I want to continue for many years to come.

Lovely to walk around, plenty of benches.

Early morning kayak....one little egret

Demolition works and multiple camper vans lining part of the lake kind of detracts from what could be more pleasant. Also very poorly lit at night. There are lights, but they just don't bother to turn them on.

Nice place

Very good spot

Nice and relaxing walk. Lots of wild fowl to be seen.

Nice walks with several different attractions

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.

Tenpin Wrexham is a pretty solid bowling alley that's fun for the whole family. It's a nice space but there is renovations going on in the building. The food though did disappoint though as the pizzas were quite small and basic. Also the lack of ATM to get money out for the arcade there was a bummer, but there's and ATM a few minutes away.

This is an ideal place to take the kids and have fun. Unfortunately our second experience wasn't as great as we had to wait over half hour for our drinks to come to the bowling booth after ordering through the app as well as going to the bar twice to ask what was taking so long. Granted we could of just gone to the bar and bought drinks but this takes away time from your games which is why they offer the option to use the app. Hopefully any future experience will be a better one.

Poor experience. Pins are on strings and interfere with other pins. Staff are not very helpful. We booked as a party of 7 they split us up over 2 lanes which is fine. But they put us between a large screen. When I asked to have 2 lanes sharing the same space they made out like it was very difficult and went happy to help. Slow service. Wounds go again in a rush.

I went here and i was completely harassed, I have a bladder condition and i take a while in the toilet, so my boyfriend explained this to the staff who said “sure buddy” and from then on staff was following us around. It didnt help the situation that my boyfriend is black, so the fact that they didnt take his word for it that i had a bladder problem screams racism. I assume they thought i was doing drugs but it was completely ableist to harass me just because i take long in the bathroom. Bartender Ashley was really nice, he just seemed fed up like he hated his job which is completely understandable because the rest of the staff are horrible. Tenpin you’ve completely ruined my birthday

It was decent to be fair. We've been a few times previously and it hasn't been the tidiest but no complaints this time. We compared the prices with the Wrexham one and the Cheshire oaks one and Wrexham was much cheaper for the same thing!? The drinks and service were pretty good, loads of bowling balls available and the game itself was fun - the kids loved it. Didn't eat there as we went next door to nandos so I can't comment on the food. The arcade section was pretty good as well. We and the kids had a few games of air hockey before leaving. Loads of parking around - overall was worth going. We'll go again.

Great experience with my family on the bowling alleys,great fun for the family,any family because they have little rollers which your kids can roll the balls down if they can't roll the balls themselves.really good as well as the arcades and the bar along with food service which is being to you if you order on the app.just amazing

Booked two lanes next to each other for my sons birthday. But sadly, we had to split up because one lane was faulty. We had a great time, just a shame we couldn't all be together!

Clean arcade friendly staff but not a great selection of games