Attractions in Southport

Botanic Gardens
At Churchtown there is a boating lake here and crazy golf. There is also a museum displaying the history of Southport and Churchtown, a gallery of Victoriana and a display of children's dolls.

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Funland and Carousel

Centrally located on the promenade, this all weather facility provides a range of activities for all the family. Video gaming machines, rides, and amusements for all ages

Lakeside Miniature Railway
This goes from the zoo to the Pier and runs alongside the Marine Lake.

Tel: 01704 539701

Pleasureland
The amusement park on the sands. Over 100 rides and attractions to suit smaller children as well as white knuckle rides for those with a strong grip.

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Southport Belle
A paddle steamer built in traditional Mississippi style, with two decks and a luxurious saloon bar running on the Marine Lake.

Southport Pier
A popular tourist attraction, the pier  has been fully restored and is a historic landmark within the resort. Built in 1860 one of the longest piers in the country, stretching from the promenade the pier spans out over the seafront and out to sea. A several million pound restoration of the pier is currently underway and the attraction will be free to visitors. Visitors are welcome to walk or ride the tram to the seaward end of the Pier where the Pier Pavilion has a refreshment facility, toilets, a display illustrating the history of the Pier and also the local natural environment.
The pier has two access points on the Promenade and Marine Drive. At the seaward end of the pier is a visitor centre and observation platform.

Tel: 01704 539701

West Lancashire Light Railway

Learn to Drive a Steam engine, see historic locos and other railway equipment. A great day out More>>

The New Model Railway Village
This is in Kings Gardens by the Marine Lake. Life and landscape to a scale of 1:18, and it includes an extensive garden gauge railway.

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