Southport; with 22 miles of coastline and plenty of beaches is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The classic seaside resort has scenic parks and gardens, fabulous shopping and a mouth-watering array of restaurants. Traditional seaside amusements await; stroll down the UK’s oldest iron pier and try the old penny slot machines in the Pavilion at the far end, or ride traditional carousels at Funland. At the Marine Lake, you'll find a choice of water based actvities to keep the whole family entertained. The Atkinson is an £18 million arts venue set in a Grade II listed building. With beautifully restored art galleries and a theatre, it hosts all kinds of visual and performing arts events.