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Welcome to Southport - England's Classic Resort

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.

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This year's Summer Classics has a sizzling line up with Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko leading the world famous, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for their concert at Victoria Park on July 26th, which is one of Southport's most popular events. Particularly exciting this year will be the appearance by special guest Natasha Marsh.

AND........ M People Live will perform on Friday 25th July, supported by local band, The Christians.

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.