| bright, modern rooms offer en suite bathrooms, plus flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's a convivial bar with outdoor seating. this laid-back hotel in a classic white building is a 9-minute walk from southport station, a 12-minute walk from southport pleasureland and 3. wifi is free. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from southport and ainsdale golf club
Manchester Airport 1 hr 2
British Lawnmower Museum (7 min)
Display tracing the history of an industry, including makers such as Rolls-Royce, with guided tours. Blackpool Zoo (1 hr 5)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. The Atkinson (4 min)
Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe. Southport Pier (4 min)
Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. Crosby Beach (29 min)
Sandy beach with a modern sculpture installation by Antony Gormley & a coastal walking/cycling path. Sandcastle Waterpark (1 hr 2)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1 hr 2)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Splash World - Temporarily CLOSED for refurbishment (10 min)
Fitness centre and water park on 2 levels, with gym, pool, sports hall, flume rides and bubble spa. Hesketh Park, Southport (5 min)
Scenic park developed in the mid-1800s, with Victorian landscaping, a cafe, aviary & a play area. Central Pier (1 hr 3)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. Southport Pleasureland (11 min)
Seaside amusement park with around 100 rides, go-kart track, indoor play area, restaurants and bar. Blackpool Tower (1 hr 4)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. WWT Martin Mere (24 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. The Big One (1 hr 2)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. National Trust - Formby (22 min) | 
