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Parks and Gardens Heritage Trail

Starting at Rotten Row, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2BZ

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Parks and Gardens Heritage Trail

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Southport is home to a number of beautiful parks and gardens and for this reason the town is often referred to as the floral capital of the North West. These verdant spaces have contributed to the enjoyable floral character of the town for many years. Visited by thousands, the gardens are an important cultural asset for the people of the region, and have become much-loved tourist attractions in their own right.

The heritage and history trail starts at Rotten Row by Victoria Park, it takes you around King's Gardens, one of the biggest parks in Southport, Hesketh Park and Botanic Gardens, the beautiful park in Churchtown.

Download the trail and discover the history and heriatge in the parks around Southport.

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  1. Rotten Row

    Rotten Row

    The name ‘Rotten Row’ is traceable to the mid-nineteenth century. It certainly derives…

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  2. Queen's Jubilee Nature Trail

    Queen's Jubilee Nature Trail

    The Queens Jubilee Nature Trail is a wildlife haven in Southport. The site lies close to…

    0.08 miles away
  3. cycle hire

    Southport Eco Centre

    Why not explore Southport by bike - the ideal, cost effective and environmentally…

    0.09 miles away
  1. Model Yacht Pond

    Model Boating Lake

    Great sailing pond with a member's car park and toilet facility.

    0.14 miles away
  2. Victoria Park

    Victoria Park

    In Southport’s town centre is Victoria Park, home to the famous Southport Flower Show and…

    0.24 miles away
  3. Big wheel at sunset

    Big Wheel Southport

    Situated on the shoreline of Marine Lake next to and outside of the Southport…

    0.41 miles away
  4. Viking themed adventure golf

    Viking Golf

    Prepare to be transported to another world, another time. A time when Vikings roamed our…

    0.41 miles away
  5. Miniature railway train carriage

    Lakeside Miniature Railway

    The oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world! Enjoy a trip on this…

    0.41 miles away
  6. Splash World

    Splash World

    Planning a splash-tastic time at Southport's Splash World?...If so, you have come to the…

    0.43 miles away
  7. Caterpillar coaster

    Southport Pleasureland

    Pleasureland is Southport's premier attraction for families looking for a wonderful place…

    0.47 miles away
  8. Trans Pennine Trail

    Trans Pennine Trail

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    0.52 miles away
  9. Crazy Golf

    Crazy Golf

    Fancy a laugh? Why not play a game of crazy golf in Southport's Kings Gardens.

    0.59 miles away
  10. Model Railway Village

    Model Railway Village

    This Southport attraction is ideal for kids who love trains, many spend all day watching…

    0.67 miles away
  11. British Lawnmower Museum

    British Lawnmower Museum

    An award winning unique museum of over 300 rare restored exhibits of the garden machinery.

    0.68 miles away
  12. Southport Pier

    Southport Seaside Stroll

    This short walk (2 miles) takes in some of the main landmarks and attractions and starts…

    0.7 miles away
  13. Ocean Plaza

    Ocean Plaza

    Situated by the picturesque seafront in Southport, visitors can shop, eat and play in one…

    0.73 miles away
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Botanic GardensBotanic Gardens, ChurchtownJust a few minutes out of the Southport centre in the medieval village of Churchtown these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays.

Hesketh ParkHesketh Park, SouthportHesketh Park is one of the largest parks in Southport. The Victorian Park has plenty to offer visitors, a short mile walk away and with plenty of on street parking, this picturesque park is a perfect place to loose track of time.

Marine Lake CafeKing's Gardens, SouthportKing's Gardens is a 17 acre garden located in the centre of Southport Town Centre, on the Promenade. The gardens are a hive of activity all year round and are a busy tourist attraction on the Southport seafront.