Get a spring in your step in Southport! Let’s make plans!
The Easter holidays are the perfect time for a family break in our favourite seaside town, there’s always lots to see and do, whatever the weather!
Southport attractions are the perfect place for the kids to let off some steam. You can scream with delight in Southport Pleasureland, play a spot of crazy golf, burn off energy on the adventure playground in King's Gardens, or go on an nature trail and see if they can spot the Natterjack toad!
Come and explore while the kids are off. You can take a trip to the Marine Lake and whizz along in the motor boats, head into the pine woods and see if you can find a red squirrel, or to one of your favourite hidden gems in Southport.
Listen - it sounds like spring! You can hear the birds singing in the parks and gardens. Southport has plenty of outdoor spaces where you can enjoy the warmer weather.
It’s a great place for the kids to let loose, sliding down the dunes and giving the dog a good run along the beach. Or grab your bikes and head along the coastline - It’s that time of year again!
And if we get typically British weather, then there’s plenty of fun still to be had in Southport. You can take a trip to The Atkinson, where there’s always lots to entertain your little ones.
Things to Do for the Family
'Another Place' by Antony Gormley
Another Place is an art installation on the coast. 100 spectacular cast-iron, life-size figures by…
Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale…
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite…
British Lawnmower Museum
Enjoy a unique experience at this multi award winning quintessentially British attraction. The…
Crosby Beach
Crosby Beach is now the permanent home to ‘Another Place’, the sculpture by…
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre is a £10 million centre offering a variety of water sports…
Discover Ancient Egypt
The Atkinson can take you back on a journey to ancient Egypt with a collection not seen for over 40…
Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm
A Farm Park aiming to provide a safe environment for families with children 0-12yrs, although older…
Formby Beach
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the…
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve
Red squirrels, natterjacks, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be…
King's Gardens
King's Gardens is a 17 acre garden located in the centre of Southport Town Centre, on the…
Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping…
Model Railway Village
A great family day out in Southport. Listen to what Sean Styles from Radio Merseyside says during…
Ocean Plaza
Situated by the picturesque seafront in Southport, visitors can shop, eat and play in one place at…
Southport Beach
Do you prefer coastal views to city skyscrapers? Do you love to feel the sand between your toes and…
Southport Bijou Cinema
Following it's temporary COVID-19 lockdown closure, the Southport Bijou Cinema is back! The…
Southport Marine Lake
At Marine Lake you’ll find a choice of water based activities to keep the whole family…
Southport Pier
The Southport Pier is temporarily closed. A survey is being carried out on Southport Pier which…
Windmill Animal Farm
Windmill Animal Farm was first opened to the public in 1992, and offers visitors the chance to…
Big Wheel Southport
Situated on the shoreline of Marine Lake next to and outside of the Southport Pleasureland park, the…
Southport Pleasureland
Pleasureland is Southport's premier attraction for families looking for a wonderful place to…
The Atkinson
About The Atkinson The Atkinson is Southport’s home for music, theatre, art, literature and…
Viking Golf
Prepare to be transported to another world, another time. A time when Vikings roamed our shores and…
Discover Nature
Crosby Coastal Park
Sefton’s Gateway to the Coast – Crosby Coastal Park . Crosby Coastal Park is an excellent starting…
Exploring Ince Blundell
Ince Blundell is a rural parish close to the floodplain of what was once the tidal River Alt and the…
Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale…
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite…
Asparagus Cycle Route
This circular route, from Formby Train Station passes through Formby village, the National Trust…
Butterfly Cycle Route
This circular route, from Freshfield Railway Station, goes along the north of Formby and then passes…
Curlew Cycle Route
This circular route begins at the Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and will take in the sights of…
Hightown Dunes and Alt Estuary
The northern part of Crosby Coastal Park is known as Hightown Dunes and Meadows. This is a quieter…
Kestrel Cycle Route
Along this route you will enjoy the resorts varied urban landscapes and the newly developed…
Lapwing Cycle Route
This circular route will take you through a wildlife rich area in the heart of agricultural West…
Maghull to Aintree Leeds-Liverpool Canal Walk or Cycle
This pleasant canal-side walk or cycle ride of some 5.8 km (3.6 miles) is entirely level throughout…
Mallard Cycle Route
This circular route boasts spectacular panoramic views that include North Wales and the Lake…
Marram Cycle Route
This short route is a relaxing cycle ride that takes in areas of outstanding natural beauty and…
Marshside RSPB Bird Watching
There's something for everyone all year round at this delightful coastal reserve. In the spring…
Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping…
Natterjack Cycle Route
This ride begins on the old Cheshire Lines Railway and follows a circular route through Ainsdale…
Queen's Jubilee Nature Trail
The Queens Jubilee Nature Trail is a wildlife haven in Southport. The site lies close to the town…
Ravenmeols Sandhills Local Nature Reserve
Managed by Sefton Coast and Countryside Service, this site is characterised by a high mobile dune…
Shrimp Cycle Route
This is an ideal route to enjoy some of Southport’s best landmarks and it is clearly signed in…
Squirrel Cycle Route
This linear route links Southport to Formby and passes several Nature Reserves. You will travel…
Swan Cycle Route
This circular route takes in the sights and sounds of Southport’s many famous landmarks. You…
Family Friendly places to eat
Hickory's Smokehouse
Here at Hickory’s we’re a family friendly restaurant & bar, with a menu bursting…
Sapori Italian Restaurant
Located in the heart of the town, Sapori is the best new Italian restaurant Southport has to offer…
Southport Market
Taking the market from a classical market format to something big, bold and wonderful for Southport…
The Bold Bar & Grill
Situated amidst the Victorian grandeur of Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined Boulevard in the heart…
The Grand Brasserie
There is something irresistible about The Grand, Southport. Steeped in history and a destination in…
The Grand, Southport
There is something irresistible about The Grand. A Grade II listed building steeped in…
The Hungry Monk Ale House & Kitchen
The Hungry Monk is located in the heart of Southport and is the ideal place to pop in for a coffee…
Volare
Volare is the latest Italian restaurant to open in Southport. Their idea is to offer authentic…