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Image shows ARC installation from Lightport - a 10ft rainbow archway on Lord Street Feb 14

Lightport Art Trail

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To celebrate Lightport in Southport from 14–16 February, Visit Southport has proudly…

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Southport Rainy Days Desktop Landscape Oct 22

Rainy Day Fun in Southport

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As we all know, the north-west can be prone to erratic weather so rainy days are not unusual…

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Drinks being poured at the Southport Food & Drink Festival

Meet the 2026 Southport Food & Drink Festival Traders!

By Kayleigh Formby on

Southport Food and Drink Festival is gearing up for another spectacular year as it returns to Victoria Park for a mouth-watering three days packed with flavour, entertainment, and family fun. The hugely popular event will run from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, welcoming more than 100 food, drink…

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Drinks being poured at the Southport Food & Drink Festival

The Southport Food & Drink Festival Guide

By Jo Dwyer on

As a team we have years of experience of going to the festival (and huge foodies) we we have witnessed the pitfalls of the newbies (and regulars) to the festival. I asked the team to put together an essential guide to getting the most out of the festival. Chill with friends - bring a picnic…

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