Luxury relaxation, high class hotel accommodations, serene landscaping and high end shopping locales are only a taste of what your vacation has in store for you when you travel to the unique town of Southport.
Southport is one of the best kept secrets in England. It's a beautiful and quaint seaside town tucked in Merseyside, England. Just north of Liverpool, this lush area is laden with trees and exquisite landscaping. It also boasts a breathtaking atmosphere full of elaborate Victorian architecture and a prime example of elegant town planning.
There are so many amazing sites in Southport, it's no surprise that it's one of England's most noteworthy and reputable tourist ports. Southport is riddled with town attractions such as the Southport Pier which is the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles, its deluxe shopping on Lord Street, not to mention the elegant tree-lined shopping street that was once the home of Napoleon III of France.
Southport has a population of just under 100, 000 and is one of the twelve largest settlements in North West England.
Historically a part of Lancashire, the Southport was founded in 1792 when a hotel was built at what is currently the south end of Lord Street. At that time the area was sparsely populated and was dominated by sand dunes. During the turn of the 19th century Southport became popular with tourists due to the easy and convenient access from the nearby Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The town grew quickly with the rapid growth coinciding with the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era.
Southport is located on the Irish Seacoast of North West England. The town lies conveniently to the north of the well known city of Liverpool and west of the city of Preston. Expand sand dunes stretch for several miles to the south of town. The Ainsdales and dunes have been designated as a National Nature Reserve in England, making it a serene site for relaxation and beautiful pictures.
Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the United Kingdom. It is well known for hosting a variety of events including an annual air show, and the largest independent flower show in the UK. The town is at the center of England's Golf Coast and has hosted the Open Championship at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in the past.
One of the most thought after perks of a trip to Southport is walk through the popular Hesketh Park. This gorgeous amenity is a public park located near the north end of Lord Street in the Victorian seaside town. Rich in history itself, the land Hesketh Park occupations was once sand dunes and beach. As the tides receded and the town of Southport grew, the need for a park was proposed. At the time, the land was owned by Rev Charles Hesketh.
He generously donated the land for use as a public park. Hesketh Park was originally designed as a public park in the mid-19th century by Edward Kemp, and was further developed in the 20th century. The land has many Victorian features and landscape designs and is a breathtaking addition to the sand dunes and other seaside atmosphere in Southport.
Southport is rich with culture, history and beauty. It is the prime vacation spot for your England excursion.
