Southport Pier
Creative TouristSouthport Pier opened in 1860, making it the oldest iron pier in Great Britain. It is also the second-longest in the country.
Southport Pier opened in 1860, making it the oldest iron pier in Great Britain. It is also the second-longest in the country.
Wowing audiences since 2021, this fast-moving dance-circus show explores the tension between our inner lives and how we make sense of the world around us.
from £14.50OPEN 2024 at Grundy Art Gallery showcases the talent and creativity of the Blackpool and the Fylde coast area.
free entryFrom the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50Direct from Broadway and with two hugely successful West End seasons, The Kite Runner flies into Liverpool Playhouse this April.
from £11.00Visit ‘Babak Ganjei: Thanks for Having Me’ at the Bluecoat and get to know the artist via self-deprecating reflections on his life and work.
free entry‘Joshua Clague: and it feels like i just got home’ focuses on the artist’s enduring memories of the female voice, particularly pop icons, in his life.
free entryLOOK Climate Lab is back – Open Eye Gallery transforms into a lab to facilitate discussions, experiments, talks and film showings focused on climate change.
free entry‘On the other side’ at FACT presents the work of three artists, thoroughly examining themes of authority, power and control.
free entryThe Town Hall Gardens is a perfect spot to recharge your batteries whilst out and about in Southport.
We’re pleased to report that The Atkinson, Southport’s very own multi-arts institution, has reopened and is looking forward to safely welcoming visitors back.
As well as being home to the Southport Air Show, there are many nostalgic seaside delights on Southport’s seafront, including the iconic pier.
In Southport’s town centre is Victoria Park, home to the famous Southport Flower Show, Southport Food and Drink Festival and the British Musical Fireworks Championship
The picturesque location of Lytham Festival.
A beautiful National Trust beach which emerges from glorious coastal pinewoods. The ideal spot for walking the dog and spying red squirrels.
The Arts Centre at Edge Hill University hosts a diverse range of high quality professional productions.
The Great Promenade Show consists of ten pieces of artwork along Blackpool Promenade from South Pier heading south.
Set just south of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, guests will find Number One South Beach has stunning sea views, a stylish restaurant and its own golf simulator, complete with waiter service.
The White Tower is renowned for its spectacular views of the sea and the famous Blackpool promenade, and its outstanding service.
Home to over 125 rides and attractions, including the world famous Big One and Infusion, the world’s only suspended looping coaster completely over water. Pleasure Beach Arena is also home to the Hot Ice show, the longest running ice show in the world.
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