Southport - England's golf capital

IF you are planning a golfing trip to the north-west of England then there is undoubtedly no better place to base yourself than Southport.

Apart from its ideal location within a 20-minute drive of no fewer than six championship courses, this coastal resort combines a traditional seaside heritage with high-quality hotels, fine dining and the delightful Lord Street promenade.

It is also rooted in history. The young, exiled Napoleon lived here and loved the wide boulevard so much he ordered his architect to rebuild the centre of Paris in a similar style. Hence Southport is often referred to as The Paris of the North.

Red Rum, the only triple winner of the Grand National, was trained on Southport beach by ex taxi driver Donald 'Ginger' McCain.

The resort's Pier is the oldest iron Pier in the country and the second longest. Southport is home to the largest man-made leisure lake in the UK (The Marine Lake) and the country's smallest pub (The Lakeside Inn).

Where to stay
There is no shortage of accommodation in Southport - both traditional and modern. Try:

Formby hall hotel and spa
Has 62 bedrooms and suites, and a brand-new Spa, Fitness and Leisure Club opening
01704 875 699

Scarisbrick Hotel
Centrally located for easy access to Southport’s bars and restaurants
01704 543 000

Prince of Wales
An elegant Victorian hotel in the centre of town – with a golf-themed bar
01704 536 688

Royal Clifton
The only main hotel to offer views of the coastland
O1704 533 771

Vincent Hotel
Takes comfort and service to new heights – all within a stylish and contemporary interior
01704 534 400

Where to eat
With almost 200 places to eat, fine dining is taken for granted in Southport. From Lebanese to Thai, it’s all here...

Warehouse Brasserie
Holder of two AA rosettes and a Michelin Bib Gourmand
www.warehousebrasserie.co.uk
01704 544 662

Fifty One The Promenade
An excellent Italian restaurant specialising in fresh fish
01704 510 051

Forge Brasserie
Housed in an old blacksmith's, you can enjoy top-quality fish, seafood and steaks
www.forgebrasserie.co.uk
01704 500 522

England's golf coast
For more information on how to plan a holiday in the north-west of England, visit the website www.englandsgolfcoast.com
For more information on Southport, go to the website


www.visitsouthport.com or call 01704 533 333