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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Philip & St Paul with Wesley, Southport
St Philip and St Paul with Wesley is a Grade II listed building designed by the Manchester-based architect R.F. Tolson. It has stunning stained glass windows, woodwork, and alabaster font & pulpit. Building contains the best of old and new.
The Bowden Lodge Guest House a Victorian Villa
The Bowden Lodge is a Victorian Villa which is now run as a Guest House in Albert Road Southport. Come and view the ground floor, the Guest Lounge, Dining Room and Private Function Room and learn a bit about the past residents of the property.
The Lost Street - Uncovering Southport's Victorian Past
Discover the buried Victorian street that once bustled with seaside visitors on their way to the beach - thanks to the magic of 3D artist Joe Hill.