Bunker Down in Liverpool. Tee Off in Southport.

Every July, something remarkable happens on England's north-west coast. The world's greatest golfers arrive. Thousands of spectators follow. Hotels fill, restaurants buzz and the eyes of the sporting world turn towards Royal Birkdale.

Yet some of the best decisions you'll make during The Open happen long before the first tee shot.

Where to stay.

For many visitors, the answer might surprise you. Liverpool.

Not because you're compromising on the experience, but because you're expanding it.

 

One Championship. Two Incredible Destinations.

The return of The Open to Royal Birkdale offers something unique.

Few major sporting events allow you to combine a world-class city with one of Britain's finest coastal destinations so effortlessly.

Liverpool’s extensive accommodation offer gives visitors an exceptional choice of places to stay during Championship week and beyond, with options across some of the city centre’s most recognisable locations

  • The eclectic and diverse independents of Bold Street
  • The thriving restaurant and hotel scene of Castle Street
  • Liverpool’s ever-evolving high street, from the iconic brands on Church Street and Williamson Square to the high-end boutiques of Metquarter
  • The professional and financial services around Old Hall Street
  • Mathew Street and Cavern Quarter, the birthplace of The Beatles, a focal point in the city’s music heritage and a colourful nightlife scene
  • The famous Waterfront and Royal Albert Dock, Three Graces and Pier Head
  • St George’s Quarter, St John’s Gardens and William Brown Street
  • Hope Street and the entrance to the Georgian Quarter

 

Whether you're looking for internationally recognised brands such as Maldron, Novotel or INNSiDE by Meliá, boutique favourites including Hope Street Hotel and The Resident Liverpool, or luxury properties such as The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Titanic Hotel Liverpool or The Halyard, the city has accommodation to suit every style of visitor.

And staying in Liverpool doesn't mean missing out on Southport.

Quite the opposite.

 

Every 10 Minutes, The Journey Begins.

Throughout The Open, Merseyrail services depart every 10 minutes*, connecting Liverpool and Southport via one of the region's most scenic rail journeys.

As the city skyline gives way to coastline, woodland and open skies, anticipation quietly builds. This isn't simply travelling to a golf tournament. It's travelling towards England's Golf Coast.

Before long, Royal Birkdale awaits. The crowds. The grandstands. The unmistakable atmosphere that only The Open can create.

 

Beyond the Fairways

Of course, golf may be why you came.

But Southport has always had more to offer than many visitors expect. The fairway is just one way to explore. Walk a little further and you’ll find twenty-two miles of coastline stretching across beaches, dunes and nature reserves.

Marine Lake reflects the changing light throughout the day. Lord Street invites slow wandering beneath its elegant Victorian canopies. Independent cafés spill onto pavements. Restaurants fill with stories from the day’s play.

And just beyond the town centre, villages like Birkdale, Churchtown, Hillside and Ainsdale reveal a quieter side of Southport that rewards those who take a little more time to look around.

 

 

Extend the Experience

The Open lasts just one week. Southport doesn't.

Spend the day following the world's greatest golfers. Then discover somewhere completely different. Enjoy dinner overlooking the coast. Explore independent boutiques. Walk the dunes at sunset. Watch wildlife across one of Northern Europe's most important coastal landscapes.

The following morning? Liverpool's museums, galleries, waterfront and legendary music scene are waiting.

Few sporting destinations offer this balance. Championship golf by day. World-class culture by night.

 

More Than Accommodation

Choosing Liverpool as your base isn't simply about finding a room. It's about unlocking two destinations in one trip. One day might begin beside the River Mersey before ending beside Marine Lake.

You might spend your morning watching golf's greatest names negotiate Royal Birkdale's famous links before enjoying cocktails in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter that evening. The next day could be entirely different.

Coffee beneath Lord Street's glass canopies. A walk along Southport's coastline. Fish and chips overlooking the sea. Southport and the City is Open for More.

 

The Best Seat Isn't Always Beside the Fairway

The Open has always been about more than golf. It's about stories. Friendships, traditions, journeys. And discovering places that stay with you long after the final putt drops. This July, thousands will travel to Southport. Some will come for the Championship. The lucky ones will discover everything else.

So bunker down in Liverpool. Tee off in Southport.

And discover why England's Golf Coast rewards those who stay just a little longer.

 

 

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