| some have bay windows overlooking the town. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a bar and dining room with outside seating serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus there's event space available. sophisticated rooms come with free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. set among the bustling shops and restaurants of lord street, this elegant 19th-century hotel is a 4-minute walk from the promenade and an 8-minute walk from southport train station
Manchester Airport 1 hr 2
WWT Martin Mere (21 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Hesketh Park, Southport (10 min)
Scenic park developed in the mid-1800s, with Victorian landscaping, a cafe, aviary & a play area. Blackpool Zoo (1 hr 2)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Southport Pier (4 min)
Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. North Pier (1 hr 2)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. The Big One (1 hr)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The Atkinson (4 min)
Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe. British Lawnmower Museum (5 min)
Display tracing the history of an industry, including makers such as Rolls-Royce, with guided tours. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (59 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Sandcastle Waterpark (59 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. Blackpool Tower (1 hr 1)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. Splash World - Temporarily CLOSED for refurbishment (11 min)
Fitness centre and water park on 2 levels, with gym, pool, sports hall, flume rides and bubble spa. Southport Pleasureland (12 min)
Seaside amusement park with around 100 rides, go-kart track, indoor play area, restaurants and bar. National Trust - Formby (24 min) Central Pier (1 hr)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. | 
