Southport Arts Centre, Southport

Name: Southport Arts Centre
Address: 1 Cambridge Walks, Southport, PR8 1EN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1704 500751

#15 among attractions in Southport

Concerts and shows, Theater

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

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. It was built in 1873–74 and originally contained an assembly hall. The centre contains mixed architectural styles and has a tall clock tower at the right end. During the 20th century the assembly hall was converted into a theatre, and it forms part of the arts complex known as The Atkinson. The arts centre is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 53°38'51"N, 3°0'21"W

Address

1 Cambridge WalksSouthport PR8 1EN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1704 500751

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Day trips

Southport Arts Centre – 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.
~220 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.
~470 ftNW
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.
~1660 ftNW
Bridge
Marine Way Bridge, Southport
8 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
25 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.
~150 ftS
History museum, Art gallery, Library
The Atkinson, Southport
1 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.
0.4 miNW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport
11 min walk • The 15 in gauge, single track Lakeside Miniature Railway runs along the seaward side of the Marine Lake in Southport, England.
~1090 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.
~1210 ftW
Village, Park, Theme park
Southport Model Railway Village, Southport
6 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.
~100 ftE
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.
0.6 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
British Lawnmower Museum, Southport
15 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 Southport Arts Centre open?

Southport Arts Centre is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Southport Arts Centre?

Nearby attractions include Southport Town Hall, Southport (1 min walk), The Atkinson, Southport (1 min walk), Southport War Memorial, Southport (3 min walk), Monumental Obelisk, Southport (5 min walk).

How to get to Southport Arts Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southport Arts Centre:

Train

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

Bus

Lord St/Bold St/Stop Fa • Lines: 347 (7 min walk)
Albert Road/Manchester Road • Lines: 347 (17 min walk)