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.
Blackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class light art installations.
free entryBlackpool’s beloved Lightpool Festival returns in October with a packed programme of world-class entertainment and art.
free entryBooze flows, tensions boil and tempers alight – Mike Leigh’s iconic suburban comedy is given a new lease of life at Blackpool Grand.
from £19.50‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00Joyous, sassy with a thrilling soundtrack, be transported to 1940s New York for Talawa Theatre’s eagerly anticipated and stylish retelling of Twelfth Night.
from £11.00Tracy-Ann Oberman will reprise her role of Shylock in the acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 when it tours to Liverpool Playhouse early next year.
from £11.00Those looking for something a little different over the festive season should head to Liverpool Playhouse for the new West End and 50th-anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
from £11.00‘Play’ is the theme of this year’s River of Light Festival, turning the Liverpool City Centre into a giant, light up playground
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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