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The Atkinson, Southport

#11 among attractions in Southport

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The Atkinson
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Facts and practical information

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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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 5 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 5 pm
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Getting there by public transportation
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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.

  • pleasureland southport0.5 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.

  • lord street southport~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.

  • wayfarers arcade southport~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.

  • marine way bridge southport~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.

  • hesketh park southport1 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.

  • lakeside miniature railway southport0.4 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.

  • st georges united reformed church southport~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.

  • southport arts centre~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.

  • southport model railway village~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.

  • southport town hall~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.

  • british lawnmower museum southport0.5 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)

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