The seaside town of Southport is set on the coast looking towards the Irish Sea and is just over 16 miles from the city of Liverpool. When it comes to things to do and see during a visit to Southport there is plenty to keep both young and old alike amused.

Along with Splash World where the kids can use up all that energy the Atkinson Art Gallery is gentler and you can take your time admiring the exhibits. But along with these attractions there are plenty of others that one can enjoy during a stay in the seaside resort of Southport and below we take a look at few of them.

1. Southport Botanic Gardens – These were first opened back in 1874 and are what a classic Victorian garden would look like. But along with enjoying the parks many walks allowing you to view the wildlife and floral displays you can also relax by taking a boat trip across the lake, which is a focal point of the gardens.

After spending time exploring the park head to towards the cafe for some refreshment and there are pottery and gift shops for any souvenirs you may need. It is open to the public seven days a week from 8 in the morning until a half hour before dusk.

2. Eco Visitor Centre – To reach this attraction it is just a short bus ride from the centre of Southport town with the buses leaving for it every 10 minutes. Here one can learn about environmentally friendly ways for buildings to be constructed and reminders about how our carbon footprint is affecting the planet. The centre practices what it preaches and you can discover how it uses renewabale energy to heat its buildings and supply their power.

3. Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust – This is the UK’s largest wetland conservation trust and you can investigate how wetland birds spend their days. Plus if you feel up to it and want to get a little closer to them you can feed the birds as well. However, if the kids are starting to get a little bored and hungry then there is a licensed cafe where you can stop for a while, plus there are the play areas which your children can enjoy.

4. Southport Model Railway Village – Open since 1996 this attraction has been attracting model train enthusiasts from around the world. The trains run continuously on a 500 meters of track around the various landscapes that have been devised. In fact it is not unusual for people to spend the whole day just following one certain train as it travels around.

There are plenty of places at this Southport attraction where one can sit and watch the children easily as they follow the trains around the tracks. And of course there is a tea shop to relax in as well. The village has been designed to accommodate both wheelchair users and children’s buggies and prams.

There is a wide variety of places to stay in Southport, you can choose your Southport hotel from this list.

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