Southport Vacations and Important Facts To Know
During these difficult times large numbers of families are having to taking a look at their way of life and attempting to make savings. An easy choice for many is to take a vacation in Great Britain the reason for which is that the £ has reduced in value and this means that foriegn vacations for those living in England are more expensive than in previous decades and much less expensive for those visitors coming from elsewhere in the world. In the following article I introduce the reader to the seaside town of Southport, in Merseyside, England.
Southport is a town situated on the English North West coast. Visitor attractions include, Southport Pier, Lord Street, Wayfarers’ Arcade, the Botanic Gardens at Churchtown, Botanic Gardens Museum, Churchtown village itself and more. Lord Street is Southport’s main shopping street. All down one side of Lord Street the broad pavement are covered by ornate Victorian iron work together with a line of deciduous trees closer to the road. On the opposite side of the street you will find pools and fountains, flower beds and gardens and a Victorian bandstand. At the very of Lord Street is most likely the most bold war monuments in the UK with an obelisk in the middle and two other monuments on either side which feature huge columns. It is along Lord Street that you will find some of the finest architecture in Southport and it is where you will find the superb Wayfarers’ Arcade.
At the very end Lord Street you will discover the wonderful Hesketh Park. Hesketh Park gets its name from the Hesketh family and like Lord Street it is heavily wooded. There are beautiful hidden areas to be discovered, a play park, glass house, bandstand and more to be found within Hesketh Park however the most prominent feature is the gorgeous lake.
Another wonderful park, the Botanic Gardens, are to be found in Churchtown which features a river/lake featuring boats for hire, a beautiful footbridge, swans, ducks and other wildlife plus if you enjoy animals and birds the Botanic Gardens also has a very small zoo, just opposite the museum and cafe. Churchtown village is a beautiful group of old cottages, fishermen’s cottages and houses most commonly white and some of them have a roof of thatch. It is crucial that you explore on foot and that you keep your eyes peeled because there are a small number of hidden gems well worth the work to discover.
Finding Southport bed & breakfast is relatively painless with a large choice of hotels and guest houses in Southport taking online bookings. There are guest houses for all tastes and budgets from cheap and cheerful to luxurious in Southport’s town centre or just outside.
