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Visit Southport's oldest Church, there has been a Church here since 1178.

A rare opportunity to tour one of Southport's hidden gems. Located on the corner of Duke Street and King Street.

Purpose-built as a Magistrates Courtroom in the 1930s and described by English Heritage as ‘a fine example of courtroom architecture from that era’, this historic courthouse venue hosted hearings, trials, and legal proceedings for 71 years.

Hidden between Bath Street & Lord Street lies the Members' Entrance of the grand former Conservative Club, opened in 1934. Now a vintage store, join Ricky for tours of this hidden architectural gem.

Join Keith Hick at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club on Trafalgar Road for an illustrated talk about the history of Southport's railways.

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.

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.

A self-guided audio tour of Southport, exploring the dockers, fishermen and seafront workers who built the resort.

Discover the stories of Southport's Kings Gardens with a family-friendly guided walking tour, from its Victorian origins through to the present day.

Crossens history in photos. Various displays. Everyone welcome!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Come and discover the history, music, stained glass, architecture and community life of Holy Trinity.

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!

Join artist Serah Stringer Grech at The Art House to learn more about the making of her Salus-inspired jewellery, following research into the Salus building on Lord Street.

Join artist Lynn Thompson at The Art House to learn more about the making of the ceramic Salus tile, inspired by the magnificent Salus building on Lord Street.

Join artist Marion Bayliss at The Art House to learn more about her Gelli print inspired by the magnificent Salus building on Lord Street.