Southport, Manchester & the Fylde Coast

Lancashire's Fylde Coast Seaside Resorts
Out and about for the day in the Northwest of England

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.

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.

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 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.

Photos by Gary Burns