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The seaside town of Southport, within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside is located on the Irish Sea coast, less than a half-hour drive north of Liverpool. The city is renowned for its quality hotels and accommodation, great attractions and events program. The 22 miles of coastline with lots of award-winning beaches, seven championship golf courses and many others in close proximity as well as a vibrant night-life and parks and gardens have made Southport a popular holiday and conference location. To cater for this demand, there are more than 40 Southport venues across the city, many of which are linked by video-conferencing systems.
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Guests to any Southport venue will enjoy the fantastic examples of Victorian architecture and town planning. The famous Lord Street where Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte lived in exile before returning to France, Cambridge Hall, the town hall and Wayfarer's Arcade are not to be missed. Southport Pier is a listed structure and is the second longest in Great Britain. The extensive tree planting has added to the beauty and charm of the town. On bright sunny days, glimpses of Anglesey and the Snowdonia Mountains in the south and the Cumbrian Mountains in the north can be seen. Blackpool's Tower and the Lennox platform in Liverpool are also visible.
One of the largest Southport venues is the Southport Theatre and Convention Center. This boasts the flexibility and capacity to meet even the most demanding conference program with first class facilities and an array of meeting spaces for events of any size. An auditorium for up to 1,600 guests and ample exhibition space is also provided. Other first-class conference centers in the city include the Aintree Race Course, Southport Arts Center and the Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa.
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Magnificent listed hotels along Lords Street and others with panoramic views over the sea provide the most delightful venues for weddings and conferences. Ranging from distinctive grand Victorian villas that have been extensively restored but retaining many original features to new modern, slick and stylish hotels with contemporary furnishings, there is indeed something for everyone. Offering a multitude of function suites accommodating up to 300 guests with outdoor patios, al fresco entertaining areas and first-class facilities they provide an elegant and sophisticated ambience for a never-to-be-forgotten event or function. Many hotels also offer luxurious spas and health and wellness centers which provide a welcome break from meetings or between conference papers.
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It is not only the beaches and sunshine that attract many tourists and holiday makers during the summer months but also the array of shows, fairs and festivals. The annual air show and flower show, firework displays, jazz and beer festivals, golf championships and dance events provide entertainment opportunities for all. Many Southport venues are used for these events including the Pontins Resort which hosts the 'Southport Weekender'. Cycling, kite-surfing, golf on courses that include Britain's three foremost Royal golf courses and water sports at the Marine Lake are other notable pastimes.
Cultural productions take place at Southport venues around the town. The historic Little Theatre hosts comedy, musicals, pantomimes and dramatic productions while other venues host orchestral, opera and live music concerts. Many art galleries including the Atkinson Art Gallery and the R Gallery host exhibitions of local, modern and contemporary work as well as lectures in a variety of subjects of interest to creative minds.
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Southport venues provide the ideal space to host all kinds of events and functions including conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows as well as banquets, weddings and private family functions. This sophisticated classic seaside resort also provides plenty of leisure and shopping opportunities to ensure that all members of the family are well entertained.
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