Spending Time In Southport, England and Important Things To Know

During these difficult time, often called the credit crunch, large numbers of people are currently seriously examining their lifestyle and trying to cut expenditure. One way many are saving is to take a vacation in the U.K. the reason being that the English pound has reduced in value leading to the situation that vacations abroad for those living in England are more costly than in decades past and dramatically cheaper for those tourists travelling from the US and Europe. In the article below I describe the seaside resort of Southport, in the North West of England.

Southport is a seaside resort situated on the North West coast of England. Visitor attractions include, Southport Pier, Lord Street, Wayfarers’ Arcade, Churchtown village, the Botanic Gardens at Churchtown, Botanic Gardens Museum, Hesketh Park and more. Lord Street is the main street in Southport. All the way down one side of the street the pavement are covered by exquisite Victorian iron work together with a line of lush green trees closer to the road. On the facing side of the road there are  small areas of gardens, garden beds, fountains and a bandstand. At the very of Lord Street is most probably the most luxuriant war monuments in Britain with a centrally placed obelisk and two other monuments on each side which feature large columns. Lord Street features some of the finest architecture to be found in Southport and it is where you will discover Wayfarers’ Arcade, a covered shopping area.

At the very end Lord Street you will discover the wonderful Hesketh Park. Hesketh Park is named after the Hesketh family the park is heavily wooded, just like Lord Street. Hesketh Park also features hidden gardens, a bandstand, glass house, play park and more however most prominent is the wonderful lake.

Another wonderful park, the Botanic Gardens, are to be found in Churchtown which features a lake laid out like a river which features the usual ducks and swans plus a bridge and boating and if you like animals and birds the Botanic Gardens also has a tiny zoo, just opposite the cafe and museum. Churchtown village itself is a picturesque collection of old houses, cottages and fishermen’s cottages most of which are white and small number have a thatched roof. It is crucial that you explore on foot and that you look around carefully as there are a few hidden places of interest well worth the work to discover.

Finding bed & breakfast in Southport is relatively painless with a wide selection of Southport guest houses and hotels taking online reservations. There are hotels and guest houses for all budgets and tastes from from luxurious to cheap and cheerful in the centre of Southport or just outside.