Guidebook for Southport
Food Scene
Small and lively, walking distance. Generous sized tapas. Booking recommended
The Grapevine Restaurant
46 Botanic RdSmall and lively, walking distance. Generous sized tapas. Booking recommended
Bistro 21
21 Stanley StBy far the best food in town. Booking is essential!
Parks & Nature
Hesketh Park, Southport
17 Brentwood CtVictorian park with lake and children's playground
Victorian Botanic Garden, walking distance, lake with boats and pleasant walk.
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Ikhanda Lomdabu
40 Bankfield LnVictorian Botanic Garden, walking distance, lake with boats and pleasant walk.
A walk around the lakes with bird hides, a quiet lovely place. Parking £2 coin operated and camera controlled.
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Mere Sands Wood
Holmeswood RoadA walk around the lakes with bird hides, a quiet lovely place. Parking £2 coin operated and camera controlled.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bold Arms
Botanic RoadTraditional Pub with good beers and Friday night Jazz Band.
Lively, great location, walking distance, good beers and wines. Pub food not consistently good.
The Hesketh Arms
Botanic RoadLively, great location, walking distance, good beers and wines. Pub food not consistently good.
Arts & Culture
The Atkinson
Lord StreetArt Centre - museum, art gallery, library and theatre and cafe.
Shopping
Wayfarers Arcade
311-317 Lord StA beautiful arcade with shops and cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic swimming pool with slides and different actives, great for families.
Also, swimming pool and gym.
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Dunes Splash World
EsplanadeFantastic swimming pool with slides and different actives, great for families.
Also, swimming pool and gym.