other amenities include a gym and a spa. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. plush rooms feature luxe linens, flat-screen tvs with premium channels, laptop safes and free wifi. a chic cafe/sushi bar offers all-day meals, and a trendy bar is open late. this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from the promenade and a 7-minute walk from southport train station. suites add separate living spaces and/or private balconies, and a penthouse has a roof terrace Manchester Airport 1 hr 2
National Trust - Formby (23 min) Sandcastle Waterpark (1 hr 2) Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. 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 2) 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 3) A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. North Pier (1 hr 4) Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1 hr 2) Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Blackpool Zoo (1 hr 4) 32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Southport Pier (5 min) Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. British Lawnmower Museum (6 min) Display tracing the history of an industry, including makers such as Rolls-Royce, with guided tours. 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. The Atkinson (2 min) Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe. The Big One (1 hr 2) Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. WWT Martin Mere (23 min) Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. |