The Atkinson, Southport

Name: The Atkinson
Address: Lord St, Southport, PR8 1DB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1704 533333

#11 among attractions in Southport

Top attraction, History museum, Art gallery, Library, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England. The building is a combination of two former buildings, the original Atkinson Art Gallery and Library that opened in 1878, and the adjacent Manchester and Liverpool District Bank that was built in 1879. These were combined in 1923–24 and the interiors have been integrated. The original building is in Neoclassical style, and the former bank is in Renaissance style. ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 53°38'49"N, 3°0'21"W

Address

Lord StSouthport PR8 1DB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1704 533333

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Day trips

The Atkinson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pleasureland Southport, Lord Street, Wayfarers Arcade, Marine Way Bridge.

0.5 miW
Amusement park
Pleasureland Southport, Southport
13 min walk • Southport Pleasureland is an amusement park located in Southport, Merseyside, England. The park originally operated from 1913 to 2006 as Pleasureland Theme Park under the ownership of the Blackpool Pleasure Beach company.
~360 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Lord Street, Southport
2 min walk • Lord Street is the main shopping street of Southport, in Merseyside. It is 1 mile long, with a roundabout marking each end of the street. There are many water features, gardens and architectural buildings along the entire street, with a mix of residential, commercial and public buildings. It was laid out in the early 19th century.
~610 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wayfarers Arcade, Southport
3 min walk • Wayfarers Arcade is a Grade II listed structure located in the seaside town of Southport, Merseyside on the famous boulevard of Lord Street in the town centre.
~1780 ftNW
Bridge
Marine Way Bridge, Southport
9 min walk • The Marine Way Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Southport, England. The bridge was designed by Babtie with architect Nicol Russell Studios, and was built by Balfour Beatty to replace a cast iron bridge that closed in 1990.
1 miNE
Park
Hesketh Park, Southport
26 min walk • Hesketh Park is a public park situated near the north end of Lord Street in the Victorian seaside town of Southport, Merseyside, England. It was designed as a public park in the mid-19th century by Edward Kemp, and was further developed in the 20th century.
0.4 miNW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport
12 min walk • The 15 in gauge, single track Lakeside Miniature Railway runs along the seaward side of the Marine Lake in Southport, England.
~1210 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St George's United Reformed Church, Southport
6 min walk • St George's Church is in Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and is an active United Reformed Church. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
~150 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Southport Arts Centre, Southport
1 min walk • Southport Arts Centre, formerly known as Cambridge Hall, is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and stands between Southport Town Hall and the Atkinson Art Gallery and Library.
~1250 ftNW
Village, Park, Theme park
Southport Model Railway Village, Southport
7 min walk • Southport Model Railway Village is a tourist attraction located in Southport, England. It is a model village with a focus on trains and railways.
~180 ftNE
City hall
Southport Town Hall, Southport
1 min walk • Southport Town Hall is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England. It was built in 1852–53 in Palladian style, and extended to the rear on three occasions later in the century.
0.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
British Lawnmower Museum, Southport
14 min walk • The British Lawnmower Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the lawnmowers in Southport, Merseyside, northern England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Atkinson open?

The Atkinson is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Atkinson?

Nearby attractions include Southport Arts Centre, Southport (1 min walk), Southport Town Hall, Southport (1 min walk), Southport War Memorial, Southport (4 min walk), Southport & District Reform Synagogue, Southport (4 min walk).

How to get to The Atkinson by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Atkinson:

Train

Southport (4 min walk)
Southport Princes Park (10 min walk)

Bus

Lord St/Duke St • Lines: 347 (8 min walk)
Albert Road/Manchester Road • Lines: 347 (17 min walk)