Campsites Near Southport

Whether you’re solo camping in Southport or camping with your loved ones, you’ll find plenty of exciting things to do and explore in the seaside town.

Relax on the sandy beach

With 22 miles of beautiful coastline right at your doorstep, you’ll never want to leave the beach. There are plenty of activities for everyone to do at the beach, including bird watching, rockpooling, flying kites and building sand castles.

If you’re feeling more adventurous and need to cool down on a hot summer day, try some water sport activities. You can take on wild swimming, coasteering, canoeing, kayaking, and much more.

Popular beaches to visit in Southport include:

• Southport beach
• Ainsdale beach
• Formby beach
• Crosby beach

Walk through Southport's stunning parks and gardens

Southport is labelled ‘the floral capital’ of the north-west, and we can see why. Walk through the beautiful Victorian Botanic Gardens, where you’ll come across acres of colourful wildlife and the Victorian Fernery, where you’ll find all types of ferns. The pet-friendly botanical garden has a charming cafe where you can relax with a good book and treat yourself to tasty homemade dishes or unique gifts.

Southport has many other parks and gardens where you can pack your favourite picnic food and enjoy a picnic on the grass, spot beautiful birds as they fly from tree to tree or enjoy some ball games with the family.

Popular parks and gardens to visit in Southport include:

• Hesketh Park
• King's Gardens
• Victoria Park – is also well known for hosting brilliant events throughout the year, including the Southport Food and Drink Festival, the Southport Flower Show and the British Musical Fireworks Championship
• Lord Street Gardens
• Gordale Garden and Home Centre

Visit the Ribble and Alt Estuaries

The Ribble Estuary is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Not only is it one of the largest estuaries in England, but it’s also a beautiful place for birdwatching as it’s designated a Special Protection Area (SPA) for birds and has 16 internationally protected species of birds.

The Alt Estuary is well known for its salt marshes and mudflats. Similarly to the Ribble Estuary, the Alt Estuary is home to thousands of birds and countless marine wildlife. Visitors can pack their binoculars and walking boots and enjoy a stroll on the walking path near the estuaries.

Get lost in Southport's fascinating museums and art galleries

Southport is flooded with fascinating history. The most popular museum in the seaside town is The Atkinson. Here, you’ll find many famous art collections and history exhibits, including Between Land and Sea and The Story of Sefton.

You can also visit the British Lawnmower Museum or the Lakeside Miniature Railway – a great outing for the whole family.

Things to do with kids at Southport

If you’re booking a family getaway and need to keep the children entertained, check out these fun, family-friendly activities in Southport.

Southport Pleasureland

Southport Pleasureland has something for everyone. With its thrilling roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, fun water rides and much-loved farm animals, you’ll have a great day out visiting the theme park.

If you need a break from the rides, you can play funfair games and win grand prizes or sit back and relax in the gardens and watch birds fly by.

If you’re feeling peckish and have a packed lunch, you can sit in one of the many picnic areas and tuck in. If not, restaurants, cafes and snack bars are scattered around the theme park. Treat yourself to fresh fish and chips, hot doughnuts, waffles and more.

Splash World

Who says you can't enjoy a water park all year round? Splash World is an indoor water park with several pools, water slides, a bubble spa and more. It’s great for the whole family, and it has a gym and fitness centre, so you can keep active on those cold days.

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

If you’re camping in Southport during the winter, Martin Mere Wetland Centre is the place to visit. Whilst some animals hibernate during the colder months, the wetland centre comes to life. You’ll get the chance to see otters, flamingos, ducks, geese, swans and more. You can also check out what events are taking place during your camping trip and book your day out accordingly.

Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm

Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm is packed with things to do. You can visit the Guinea Pig Village, meet Laura the llama, say hello to the ponies, watch ferrets race and learn about the birds of prey. Best of all, Farmer Ted has teamed up with Aardman (creator of Shaun the Sheep) to bring Shaun and all his friends to the farm to meet their fans.

So, what are you waiting for? Book a campsite near Southport today and get exploring!

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