The character of Lord Street and the resort was however not established until after the 's where a new policy encouraged residential development and to develop the town as a seaside town for the 'refined' and 'well to do'. By the end of the 19th century Southport was well establised as a select residential town and high-class resort, evident in substantial hotels , public buildings, exclusive shops and dignified public gardens. Click here to find out more about the Lord Street Heritage Trail.
Adding to the floral character of the town, the parks and gardens are a valuable cultural asset for the visitors and residents of Southport. Throughout these gardens history and hetitage are very evident. From the floral Rotten Row to King's Gardens - recently restored to its former cultural glory, the heritage trail takes you to one of the largest parks in Southport, Hesketh Park and then onto Botanic Gardens in Churchtown.
The Sefton coast is over 22 miles long and this heritage trail starts at the beginning of the coast at Waterloo. Five miles north of Liverpool, the suburb of Waterloo looks very different to what it did just over two centuries ago.
Nowadays this urban conservation area was once an expanse of rough pasture for local farmers to graze their cattle but due to the extensive shoreline and nautical views, the transformation of this town gradually happened. The heritage trail takes you through this transformation, atmosphere and variety of building styles which makes the unique character of Waterloo.
Click here to find out more about the Waterloo Heritage Trail. Love Southport? Love heritage, old buildings, exploring? The aim of a heritage trail is to promote an awareness of the architectural and historical development of the urban environment.
Across the road is the Dunes Splash World all-weather water park, with its pools flumes, whirlpools and sports facilities. Just across the roundabout on the Esplanade, next to the Park and Ride, is the distinctive curved wooden and glass-built Eco-Centre, complete with its own 20 KW wind turbine.
The centre informs and educates residents and visitors alike on the sensible policies of sustainability and good environmental management. Returning to the roundabout, turn left to reach Marine Drive, cross the road and walk right towards the pier along of the seawall.
If the tide is high you will see lots of wading birds and gulls. Under the pier we then turn right onto Marine Parade, passing the new Ocean Plaza leisure complex to the right, with its sevenscreen cinema, lane ten-pin bowling alley, restaurants and fitness centre. Then cross into Nevill Street and turn right into Lord Street again, to reach the Tourist Information Centre and finish our short stroll around Southport.
View Map. From the North, follow the A59 from Preston exit 31 from the M6 and then follow the signs to Southport. Parking:There is on-road pay and display parking around Southport as well as a number of off-road car parks. Beach parking is also available subject to tide times and heights. Skip To Main Content. Follow Us E-Sign Up. Request Brochure Enewsletter Sign Up.
By then the resort was booming and its population was growing rapidly. It had shops and inns. Southport also benefited from the coming of the railway. Southport was connected to Liverpool in and to Manchester in Trains made it easier for visitors to reach Southport and it grew even more rapidly.
Meanwhile in Southport gained its first newspaper. Then in , a body of men called Improvement Commissioners was formed in Southport with powers to pave, clean, and light the streets. Life in 19th century Southport continued to improve. From Southport had a piped water supply. Southport Pier was built in and a cemetery opened in Southport was incorporated given a corporation and a mayor in A free public library opened in By just under a hundred years after it was founded Southport had a population of 32,
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