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Southport
Southport
is a popular day trip for the peoples of Manchester and Liverpool
alike.
Its extensive
golden sands, green lawns, promenades and flower beds are
attractions which beckon young and old alike.
FUNFAIR
& VICTORIAN ARCADES
There
is an extensive funfair lying behind the main town centre
and on the seafront.
Lord Street,
the town's main high street thoroughfare is a delight to the
would-be shopper, with its tree-lined avenues, many high class
and expensive shops set in elegant Victorian arcades and passageways.
Virtually
the whole shopping front is covered by glass and iron canopies.
ROYAL
BIRKDALE
The town
abounds in large houses, public buildings, hotels and shops
built mostly during Victorian and Edwardian times.
There
are also many shops specialising in items for the golfer,
due to the presence of Royal Birkdale, a championship golf
course, which lies to the south of the town.
SOUTHPORT
FLOWER SHOW
Southport
Flower Show is regularly held in late July-Early August and
well worth a visit.
Contact Tourist Information for current details -
Southport Tourist Information:
112
Lord Street, Southport.
Tel: 01704-533 333.
Located
on the A565 a few miles equidistant from Liverpool and Preston.
Access from Manchester via the M602 motorway signposted "Liverpool"
and leading onto the M62. At Junction 10, just before Warrington,
turn north onto the M6 towards Preston.
After
about 15 miles at Junction 27 turn left onto the A5209 at
Parbold. Follow signs to Ormskirk and then the A570 to Southport.
Travelling time is about 1½ hours.
Buses
available directly from Bus Stations in Manchester.
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Photos
by Gary Burns
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