Southport

Southport is a coastal town in northern England that sits directly on the Irish Sea in Merseyside. The long sandy beach runs parallel to the promenade, while a cast-iron pier extends far into the water.

The town emerged in the late 1700s through private initiative as a bathing resort. After the railway arrived in the 1840s, the former village grew into a popular destination for holidaymakers from nearby industrial cities.

The main boulevard named Lord Street displays covered arcades from the 1800s, where shops and cafes now fill the ground floors. On summer weekends especially, families stroll along the wide pavements and take in the old seaside architecture.

Most visitors arrive by train, with the railway station within walking distance of the main street and the beach. Those planning to walk along the pier should check opening status in advance, as it may close during high winds.

At low tide the sea retreats so far that the wet sand stretches for several hundred meters. This wide tidal zone attracts walkers and dogs, while wading birds search for food in the shallow pools.

Location: Sefton

GPS coordinates: 53.64694,-3.00806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:07