Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. It lies on the West Lancashire coastal plain and the east coast of the Irish Sea, approximately 17 miles (27 km) north of Liverpool and 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Preston.

Make Southport your base and discover new hidden gems to explore. Take a look at things to do for inspiration before your next visit, or browse at our what’s on section to find out the latest things happening in your favourite seaside town.

Southport boasts a beautiful and expansive coastline, 22 miles of natural beauty, making it a great place to escape the busy city. From Liverpool you can explore by train Crosby’s Iron Men, the rolling dunes of Formby, fly a kite at Ainsdale and continue on to Southport.

There is so much to explore in the Liverpool City Region. Not only does Southport sit along the Sefton coastline with villages and beaches you can visit, but both Liverpool and Wirral are close by and they’re so easy to get to. Southport, Liverpool, and Wirral have a …

Sandy beaches, golden dunes, and coastal promenades make Southport a popular escape from the nearby cities of Liverpool and Manchester. Add in a fairground, a historic pier, and a thriving nightlife scene, and you have one of the west coast’s most exciting seaside resorts.

Arguably one of the most historic & cultural cities on the planet, did you know Liverpool is only a few miles down the road from Southport? Click here to find out more.

Jan 23, 2025 · Southport, town, Sefton metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Merseyside, historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. It is a residential community and Irish Sea coastal resort about 20 miles (32 km) north of the major port of Liverpool.

Sep 15, 2024 · Southport, founded by William Sutton – aka The Mad Duke – is known for its elegant streets. Emperor Napoleon III admired Lord Street so much that he is said to have based the Champs Elysees upon it.

Nov 9, 2022 · Southport is a large tourist town on the coast, just north of Liverpool. It is in the borough of Sefton in Merseyside. It is in the historic county of Lancashire.

The countrywide Heritage Open Days invited us to visit tons of attractions across the Liverpool City Region – and there were more than a few amazing places to visit in our favourite seaside town of Southport.