Lifeboat Memorial, Southport

Name: Lifeboat Memorial
Address: Southport, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Southport

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The Lifeboat Memorial, Southport, occupies a central position in Southport Cemetery, Southport, Merseyside, England. It commemorates the death of 27 lifeboatmen from Southport and St Annes who were lost in the attempt to rescue the crew of the German barque Mexico that had been driven into a sandbank in a gale in 1886. The memorial is in the form of a tomb chest on a tall plinth with carving and inscribed panels. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°38'7"N, 2°59'50"W

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Southport United Kingdom

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Day trips

Lifeboat Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miNW
Amusement park
Pleasureland Southport, Southport
32 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.
0.9 miNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Lord Street, Southport
25 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.
1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wayfarers Arcade, Southport
26 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.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Marine Way Bridge, Southport
32 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.
0.9 miNW
History museum, Art gallery, Library
The Atkinson, Southport
23 min walk • The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England.
1.3 miNW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport
34 min walk • The 15 in gauge, single track Lakeside Miniature Railway runs along the seaward side of the Marine Lake in Southport, England.
1 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St George's United Reformed Church, Southport
26 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.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Southport Arts Centre, Southport
24 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.
1.1 miNW
Village, Park, Theme park
Southport Model Railway Village, Southport
28 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.
0.9 miN
City hall
Southport Town Hall, Southport
23 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.
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Church, Southport
28 min walk • St John's Church is in St John's Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of North Meols, the archdeaconry of Warrington, and the diocese of Liverpool.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lifeboat Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Teresa of Avila, Southport (11 min walk), British Lawnmower Museum, Southport (11 min walk), St Peter's Church, Southport (15 min walk), St Joseph's Church, Southport (19 min walk).

How to get to Lifeboat Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lifeboat Memorial:

Train

Birkdale (19 min walk)
Southport (22 min walk)

Bus

Lord St/Duke St • Lines: 347 (23 min walk)