Emma’s Guide On Things To Do Around Riverside Holiday Park.
Sightseeing
Located in picturesque Churchtown, Botanic Gardens are nationally renowned for its floral displays and regular programme of events. Park features include:
Aviary
Play area
Toilets
Bowls green
Café, family-run, with a range of fresh home-made food
Banqueting Hall
Mini golf
Nursery shop, selling surplus park plants
Outdoor Gym
12 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens
40 Bankfield LnLocated in picturesque Churchtown, Botanic Gardens are nationally renowned for its floral displays and regular programme of events. Park features include:
Aviary
Play area
Toilets
Bowls green
Café, family-run, with a range of fresh home-made food
Banqueting Hall
Mini golf
Nursery shop, selling surplus park plants
Outdoor Gym
There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife.
There's 800 acres of adventure to flutter hearts, home to thousands of rare birds; a family of otters; an all-star cast of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few.
20 locals recommend
WWT Martin Mere
Fish LaneThere’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife.
There's 800 acres of adventure to flutter hearts, home to thousands of rare birds; a family of otters; an all-star cast of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few.
Pleasureland is Southport's premier attraction for families looking for a wonderful place to go. There’s a fun mix of rides and amusements set around a park that’s family friendly, clean as a whistle and blooming with hanging baskets and flower beds.
With unlimited rides all day for a single admission price, the park offers great value for money. There’s also a non-rider option for those who just want to take it easy. And Children under 90cm can enjoy all the fun for free!
19 locals recommend
Southport Pleasureland
Marine DrivePleasureland is Southport's premier attraction for families looking for a wonderful place to go. There’s a fun mix of rides and amusements set around a park that’s family friendly, clean as a whistle and blooming with hanging baskets and flower beds.
With unlimited rides all day for a single admission price, the park offers great value for money. There’s also a non-rider option for those who just want to take it easy. And Children under 90cm can enjoy all the fun for free!
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.
The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.
29 locals recommend
Formby Beach
Victoria RoadFormby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.
The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.
Over 12 million people visit Blackpool each year, making it Britain's number one holiday resort. Many come for the two largest attractions, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower, although the town features many other smaller attractions including three piers, numerous amusement arcades, 7 miles (11 km) of beaches and pedestrian promenade, and a vibrant nightlife.
88 locals recommend
Blackpool
Over 12 million people visit Blackpool each year, making it Britain's number one holiday resort. Many come for the two largest attractions, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower, although the town features many other smaller attractions including three piers, numerous amusement arcades, 7 miles (11 km) of beaches and pedestrian promenade, and a vibrant nightlife.
Liverpool is a city of creative types, music lovers, culture addicts and friendly faces. From shopping in Liverpool One to having a bite to eat and drink at the Baltic Market, there is plenty to do in the city centre. It is a 45 minute train journey from Southport Train Station, you can also catch a bus direct from Riverside Holiday Park to Liverpool City Centre, this takes at least 2 Hours.
167 locals recommend
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city of creative types, music lovers, culture addicts and friendly faces. From shopping in Liverpool One to having a bite to eat and drink at the Baltic Market, there is plenty to do in the city centre. It is a 45 minute train journey from Southport Train Station, you can also catch a bus direct from Riverside Holiday Park to Liverpool City Centre, this takes at least 2 Hours.
Churchtown is a tranquil, historic village on the northern fringe of Southport and dates back to the Domesday Book. It's a designated conservation area with pretty thatched roof cottages that you'll notice as soon as you arrive. Once here, you can browse through the village's specialist shops and stop for a bite in its charming cafes and pubs. Join one of the Churchtown and Botanic Garden Walks to learn all about the village in times gone by as well as a chance to visit Churchtown's beautiful Botanic Gardens.
6 locals recommend
Churchtown
Churchtown is a tranquil, historic village on the northern fringe of Southport and dates back to the Domesday Book. It's a designated conservation area with pretty thatched roof cottages that you'll notice as soon as you arrive. Once here, you can browse through the village's specialist shops and stop for a bite in its charming cafes and pubs. Join one of the Churchtown and Botanic Garden Walks to learn all about the village in times gone by as well as a chance to visit Churchtown's beautiful Botanic Gardens.
Food scene
Standing proudly in the middle of the Market is a huge carousel themed bar selling local ales, coffee, gin, cocktails and more. It is surrounded by 10 local food vendors serving delicious food from around the world.
6 locals recommend
Southport Market
King StreetStanding proudly in the middle of the Market is a huge carousel themed bar selling local ales, coffee, gin, cocktails and more. It is surrounded by 10 local food vendors serving delicious food from around the world.
Situated by the picturesque seafront in Southport, visitors can shop, eat and play in one place. Ocean Plaza offers a selection of places to eat, Pizza Hut and Nando's to name a few. There’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. If you’re looking for food for on the go, visitors can head to Subway, KFC or McDonald’s.
Vue Cinema shows regular screenings of the latest blockbusters, as well as range of classics including opera. Visit the Vue website to find out what’s on. Play Town and Tenpin Bowling also offer fabulous entertainment for families and friends alike.
Ocean Plaza
Situated by the picturesque seafront in Southport, visitors can shop, eat and play in one place. Ocean Plaza offers a selection of places to eat, Pizza Hut and Nando's to name a few. There’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. If you’re looking for food for on the go, visitors can head to Subway, KFC or McDonald’s.
Vue Cinema shows regular screenings of the latest blockbusters, as well as range of classics including opera. Visit the Vue website to find out what’s on. Play Town and Tenpin Bowling also offer fabulous entertainment for families and friends alike.