Southport

Birkdale, Merseyside

April 15, 2020January 7, 2020 Laura GinnBirkdale, England, Merseyside0 comment

The village of Birkdale is one of the country’s hidden gems. A pretty seaside village on the coast of the Irish Sea in Merseyside, Birkdale is a place that saw its boom in the Victorian era and that shines through today in the architecture of the shops that populate its centre. Its beach was a popular destination for Victorian Britain too, and was also the venue for early land-speed record attempts, as well a landing strip for early aeroplanes offering sight-seeing flights in the early 1900s. History, shopping and nature…

March 1, 2016January 29, 2016 Laura GinnEngland, Southport0 comment

Seaside breaks never go out of fashion and with overseas travel no longer as popular thanks to political instability in many parts of the world, traditional seaside resorts such as Southport are the choice of many families, couples, and groups of friends looking for a fun destination for a weekend break. So what makes Southport special and what does it have to offer you? Southport is close to Manchester and Liverpool, so it is easy to reach by car, train and bus from all parts of the UK. Thanks to…