Southport: What To Do When You Visit Southport
Southport is a seaside town around sixteen miles from Liverpool. When it comes to things to do and see during a visit to Southport there is plenty to keep both young and old alike amused.
Along with Splash World where the kids can use up all that energy there is the Atkinson Art Gallery you can take your time admiring the exhibits. Below are a few of the other things available for you to do when you visit Southport.
1. Southport Botanic Gardens – These were first opened back in 1874 and they have retained their beauty and elegance. The gardens have various walks for you to follow allowing you to view the wildlife and floral displays you can also relax by taking a boat trip across the lake, which is a focal point of the gardens.
After spending time exploring the park head to towards the cafe for some refreshment and there are pottery and gift shops for any souvenirs you may need. The gardens are open all year round but close just before it gets dark.
2. Eco Visitor Centre – To reach this attraction it is just a short bus ride from the centre of Southport town with the buses leaving for it every 10 minutes. Here one can learn about environmentally friendly ways for buildings to be constructed and reminders about how our carbon footprint is affecting the planet. Also you can learn about various renewable technologies that the centre uses itself for providing its own heat and power.
3. Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – This is the UK’s largest wetland conservation trust and you can investigate how wetland birds spend their days. There is also a feeding area to allow you to get close to the birds. But, if the kids are starting to get a little bored and hungry then there is a licensed cafe where you can stop for a while, there are also various playgrounds for your children to work off any excess energy.
4. Southport Model Railway Village – Open since 1996 this attraction has been attracting model train enthusiasts from around the world. There is a half kilometre railway track with trains buzzing around it all the time. The keener model railway enthusiasts will get engrossed in all the displays.
You can sit back whist your children watch the trains, fascinated by the intricate detail. And of course there is a tea shop to relax in as well. The village has been designed to accommodate both wheelchair users and children’s buggies and prams.
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