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Southport
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- For other places with the same name, see Southport (disambiguation).
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.
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Try to hunt out the old original village to the north with a couple of great pubs and places to eat. Take a train into Liverpool to see the sights.
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Southport is famed for its endless Golf Courses, The Flower Show, coastal views and outdoor events. The area is home to one of the biggest International Jazz Festivals and puts on air shows each year. With over 14 golf courses in its proximity, the town is a perfect place to go for a golfing weekend. Essentially you never run out of things to do in Southport. There is always something on in the town and the relaxing atmosphere make it one of the most friendly and welcoming places around.
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Lord Street is a must for all shoppers and boasts all the big High Street names. The area around the railway station is also good for shopping.
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The Curzon on Lord Street is good and well established.
Generally the choice of places to eat is good and is not confined only to Lord Street.
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For visitors it has to be Lord Street again!
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Due to the considerable growth in tourism in the Southport area the demand for affordable and luxury accomodation in the past decade has increased significantly. This has lead to a sudden influx in new developments and old buildings being converted to new ones. For example the old ABC cinema on Lord Street has been converted into the luxury Hotel The Vincent. New developments include the Southport Marine Park which will house a brand new hotel.
Accomodation in the area mainly consists of bed and breakfasts and are situated close to the water from. This makes them attractive prospects for tourists as they can get great views and affordable prices. Southport is also home to several luxury 5 star hotels which cater mainly for business travellers.
Popular Hotels Ambassador Townhouse - awarded Merseyside Guest Accommodation of the Year 2009-10 and recognised as within the Top 5 B&Bs in the Northwest of England The Nile Hotel Sandown Guest House The Sea View
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