Discover Southport’s Array Of Attractions For A Cracking Easter

Southport Pleasureland

Offering fun for all of the family (including the dog!) with free admission to the park, there are just shy of 30 rides to experience at Southport Pleasureland, alongside a whole host of other exciting attractions. Entry into the park is free, with rider wristbands available to purchase either on-site or online at a discounted rate, offering exceptional value for money. Families are able to enjoy the day at their leisure, with plentiful picnic spots across the park and an array of eateries.

A family ticket (4 riders) can be purchased online for only £92, or on site on-the-day for £106. For more information on Southport Pleasureland or to purchase tickets visit: www.southportpleasureland.com

The Big Wheel Southport

Situated on the shoreline of Marine Lake next to the Pleasureland park, the Big Wheel Southport is the town’s landmark visitor attraction. At 35 metres tall, the wheel offers visitors unparalleled 360-degree views from the highest accessible vantage-point in Southport, across the town itself and over towards Liverpool, the Ribble Estuary, the hills of North Wales and the Lake District, Winter Hill and beyond.

Nestled beneath the landmark attraction sits the all-new Alpine Village outdoor bar, providing a selection of delicious food and drinks to enjoy after an exhilarating ride on the Big Wheel, as well as an opportunity to bask with friends and family in a mesmerising neon ambiance from the illuminations of the Big Wheel when the evening draws in.

For more information on The Big Wheel Southport or to purchase tickets visit: www.bigwheelsouthport.com

Viking Golf

Fun for the whole family to revel in, Southport’s extraordinary Viking themed 18 hole golf course is perfect for adventurous children. A unique and immersive experience of Viking life and culture, each hole on the Viking Golf course has been designed to provide intrigue, excitement and varying degrees of difficulty, ensuring that visitors of all ages will enjoy the thrill and the challenge!

Viking Golf is divided into four different sections which take players through all aspects of Viking life. Starting with the Boat Yard and the fisherman’s hut, visitors will then come to the Marshland and the Village, passing through the homes of Vikings and then on into the Market Place to finish with the 18th hole. And what’s more, a family of 4 can book a round for just £32.

For more information on Viking Golf or to purchase tickets visit: www.viking-golf.com

Lakeside Miniature Railway

The Lakeside Miniature Railway runs from the station outside Southport Pleasureland to the station at Marine Parade, and offers curious children a chance to marvel at the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world! The historic track was built in 1911, and was originally named ‘Llewelyn’s Miniature Railway’. It was renamed ‘Lakeside Miniature Railway’ when the first diesel-driven trains started running, and still entertains many families today with its remarkable heritage. Tickets are very reasonably priced, with families able to enjoy a leisurely return journey for only £15.

For more information on the cor to purchase tickets visit: www.lakesideminiaturerailway.com