| upgraded rooms feature minifridges, and private balconies with garden views. this down-to-earth hotel is a 12-minute walk from hesketh park and 1. the 15 relaxed rooms provide free wi-fi, cable tv, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have 4-poster beds. there's a laid-back restaurant, plus a bar and a coffee lounge. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a garden, as well as meeting space. freebies include full english breakfast and parking. 3 miles from southport pleasureland theme park
Manchester Airport 1 hr 2
South Pier (57 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. Blackpool Tower (59 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. Splash World - Temporarily CLOSED for refurbishment (5 min)
Fitness centre and water park on 2 levels, with gym, pool, sports hall, flume rides and bubble spa. Central Pier (58 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. National Trust - Formby (25 min) The Big One (58 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (58 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Sandcastle Waterpark (58 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. Blackpool Zoo (1 hr)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. The Atkinson (7 min)
Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe. Hesketh Park, Southport (5 min)
Scenic park developed in the mid-1800s, with Victorian landscaping, a cafe, aviary & a play area. WWT Martin Mere (19 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Southport Pier (5 min)
Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. Southport Pleasureland (6 min)
Seaside amusement park with around 100 rides, go-kart track, indoor play area, restaurants and bar. North Pier (1 hr)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. | 
