Sefton
Properties and events in Sefton
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'Railway Recollections Around Southport' - Heritage Talk
Join Keith Hick at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club on Trafalgar Road for an illustrated talk about the history of Southport's railways.
"Southport Scenes" pop-up gallery
Secret Sand Land & Brighter Living Partnership present "Southport Scenes" a pop-up art gallery, displaying artwork inspired by and featuring scenes from across Southport.
"What's There To Shout About?"
A history of Town Criers and the local history of Southport's Criers.
At The Cutting Edge - Unique Experience Tours at the British Lawnmower Museum
See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!
AudaTours Southport Audio Tour: Hands to the Sea
A self-guided audio tour of Southport, exploring the dockers, fishermen and seafront workers who built the resort.
Behind the Headlines of Southport’s Newspapers
Join Dr Julia Paul to discover the oral histories of those involved with Southport's local newspapers, both past and present, and learn more about the difference local news reporting makes to towns like ours.
Duke Street Cemetery & the Mexico Disaster
Learn the stories of the brave men lost in the Mexico Lifeboat Disaster of 1886 on this walking tour of Duke Street Cemetery.
Hesketh Park Observatory
Visit a genuine mid-Victorian wooden observatory containing a 6-inch aperture Cooke telescope manufactured in 1869, together with its original clockwork drive. The Observatory was installed in historic Hesketh Park in 1901.
Holy Family Catholic Church Southport
Come and see inside our Church, formally opened in 1912. You can learn more about the everyday people who have contributed to the story of Holy Family Church. You can also take part in a heritage trail.
Holy Trinity Parish Church
Come and discover the history, music, stained glass, architecture and community life of Holy Trinity.
Lucilla Dramatic Society
Sefton’s best kept secret? Find out by coming to the Lucilla Dramatic Society Open Day and discover over a 100 years of heritage and our plans for the future.
Masonic Hall Southport
A rare opportunity to tour one of Southport's hidden gems. Located on the corner of Duke Street and King Street.
Over 150 years of history at The Windmill pub
Pre-dating St Marie's Church, The Windmill is one of the town's oldest pubs, dating back to Southport's years as a bathing village.
Parkinsons Books
Display covering building, location & business history.
Sefton St Helen's Church
A unique opportunity to visit a place of continuous Christian worship - 'The Cathedral of the Fields', which recently celebrated its 856th anniversary. Guides available, family research, child-friendly activities and a cafe will be provided.
Sketching Salus workshop
Join artist Becky Atherton at The Art House for this interactive workshop inspired by the Salus building on Lord Street. Visitors are invited to sketch Salus, inspired by Becky's work on the subject. Plus - Salus will be appearing live in the studio!
St Cuthbert's Church
Visit Southport's oldest Church, there has been a Church here since 1178.
St Giles, Aintree Open Day
It is the 70th Anniversary of St. Giles Church. A time line of those years contains many exhibits. Talks, demonstrations and activities will be included during the day.
St John's Church, Crossens
Crossens history in photos. Various displays. Everyone welcome!
St Nicholas Blundellsands
Marvel at the fine craftsmanship, reflecting affluent Victorian Blundellsands; Appreciate efforts to restore the building; Fascinating new talks focusing on aspects of history of St Nicholas’ and Blundellsands; Guided tours focusing on highlights.