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There's never been a better time to visit Southport, with 2008 seeing The Open Golf Championship return to Royal Birkdale in Southport, nearby Liverpool celebrating its year as European Capital of Culture and the opening of new attractions and hotels.
Southport is also the perfect short break or day trip destination, with beautiful beaches, great attractions, superb shopping, a mouth-watering array of restaurants and lots, lots more.
There's also one of the best event programmes in the country - which includes the Southport Flower Show,Southport Airshow, Summer Classics - Music in the Park, British Musical Fireworks Championships, Southport Food & Drink Festival, The Southport International Jazz Festival and many more.
Southport is widely regarded 'England's Golfing Capital' with seven championship courses including Royal Birkdale, which hosts The Open in 2008. The town is at the centre of 'England's Golf Coast' and over twenty courses including the '3 Royals' can be reached in under an hour.
Add to this a vibrant and exciting night-life, the Victorian splendour of Lord Street with its' unique range of shops, some of the most scenic parks and gardens you're ever likely to visit and you'll appreciate why Southport is indeed England's Classic Resort.
Rally up for an action-packed weekend at Woodvale air base...
A World of Jazz at one destination
SOUTHPORT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
The full Jazz Festival ...
As Liverpool prepares to celebrate its year as European Capital of Culture, Aintree Racecourse will ...
The 10th Anniversary of the British Musical Fireworks Championships ties in with European Capital Of...
Southport Airshow is recognised as the North West's largest Airshow and this fantastic family event ...
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
Southport offers groups a warm welcome, and some great discounts on event tickets...