Marshside Nature Reserve

2 miles/3 km north of Southport town centre on the coastal road (Marine Drive).
Tel: 01704 233003 (9 am to 5 pm)

Part of the internationally important Ribble Estuary, Marshside has some of the best lowland wet grassland in the north-west of England. It is an important refuge in winter for pink-footed geese, wigeon, black-tailed godwits and golden plovers and in spring provides nesting places for lapwings and redshanks, which are declining elsewhere.

Facilities:
Car park
Group bookings
Guided walks and special events
Toilets with adpated facilities for disabled visitors at Southport Pier
Toilets at Churchtown Health Centre

Opening times:
The reserve can be viewed from the roads alongside the reserve.
Hide open daily 8.30 am to 5 pm when staffing allows; groups wishing to use the hide should book in advance