Vacations In Southport And Things You Need To Know
Mar 27th, 2009 by DavePF
During these hard times large numbers of families are currently examining the way they run their affairs and trying to save cash. One way many are saving is to have a vacation in the United Kingdom of Great Britain the reason being that the pound sterling has reduced in value and this means that foriegn vacations for the British are more costly than in years gone by and dramatically less expensive for people coming from the U.S.A. and Europe. In the article below I introduce the reader to the seaside town of Southport, England.
Southport is a town situated on the North West coast of England. Tourist attractions include, Churchtown village, the Botanic Gardens at Churchtown, Churchtown village, Southport Pier, Lord Street, Wayfarers’ Arcade, Hesketh Park and more. Lord Street is the main street in Southport. All down one side of Lord Street the broad pavement are covered by ornate Victorian iron work plus a fine row of deciduous trees lining the road. On the other side of Lord Street you will discover pools and fountains, flower beds and gardens and a Victorian bandstand. Right at the very centre of Lord Street is more than likely the most bold war monuments in the UK with an obelisk at the centre and 2 other monuments on either side which have large columns. Some of the finest of Southport’s architecture is to be found along Lord Street and it is where you will find Wayfarers’ Arcade, a covered shopping area.
At the end of Lord Street is the incredibly beautiful Hesketh Park. Hesketh Park gets its name from the Hesketh family and, in a similar fashion to Lord Street, it is heavily wooded. Hesketh Park also has wonderful flower beds, hidden gardens, a play park, glass house and more however the most prominent feature is the gorgeous lake.
Churchtown: You will find another wonderful park, the Botanic Gardens in Chruchtown which features a large area of water set out like a river which has boating, a bridge, ducks, swans and other wildlife plus if you enjoy birds and animals the gardens also has a small zoo, just in front of the museum and cafe. Churchtown village itself is a beautiful group of ancient cottages, fishermen’s cottages and houses the majority of which are white and small number feature a thatched roof. It is vital that you take a walk around and that you look around carefully because there are a few hidden areas well worth the hassle to find.
Finding bed and breakfast accommodation in Southport is easy with a varied selection of Southport guest houses and hotels taking online reservations. There are hotels suitable for all tastes and budgets from cheap and cheerful to luxurious in Southport’s town centre or just outside.
