This museum carries a large collection that has been built up over a long period of time, and tries to relate to the history of this fascinating area of Merseyside. Often in the shadow of the larger cities of...

Located in Southport, this museum is one of the stranger in the region, dedicated to an unlikely subject, the lawnmower. Although to you or I, this humble piece of garden machinery may seem like nothing much, to the curators...

Meols Hall, Southport’s Historical Manor House has been in the Hesketh family for 27 generations, and is still a privately owned home. Meols Hall offers guided tours of the house and traditional afternoon teas are available in the 400 year...

Originally built by Savages of Kings Lynn and formerly at Bottons Pleasure Beach, Skegness, this carousel took three years to renovate. The ride weighs 18 tons and is 42ft in diameter and 18ft tall. This is a superb example of...

This elegant Arts Centre retains many of its 1930's features but boasts a theatre, studio, conference room, visual arts gallery, café and bar. The 472 seat traditional proscenium arch theatre also has wide-screen digital projection capability. The versatile and adjustable...

Often referred to as the first true ’pleasure pier’ this is one of the earliest pier structures to be erected using iron. Using Brunlees pile ’jetting’ system, construction of the pier was swift. The second longest pier in the...

Lord Street, a wide and impressive Victorian street which runs through the centre of Southport, as well as incorporating important civic buildings, is now also a place for quiet enjoyment, outdoor recreation and entertainment. Situated in this once world...

Opened in 1878 and through a series of donations and bequests the gallery now houses a wonderful collection of paintings, sculpture and contemporary art. As well as a wide variety of permanent exhibitions it also runs an active programme of...

Bank Hall is a beautiful building which is flanked by Yew trees. Unfortunately in recent times this outstanding structure has fallen into the state of disrepair. The magnificent hall has lost its northern elevation which was the tower...

There are contemporary crafts, farm animals and a funky playground at Cedar Farm Galleries, which include nine working craft retail studios, where the hard working makers can be seen at work and commissions taken. For additional entertainment there’s a new...

This windmill was built in 1805 on what is now called Lytham Green, and has since that time been one of the most recognisable landmarks in the region. The mill was in constant daily use until 1909 when the...

There is little debate; this is one of Lancashire’s most impressive historic buildings, dating from the 16th Century. The Great Hall features some beautiful and intricate wooden carvings. It is thought that William Shakespeare would have once performed...