Tourism Archives - Southport BID

New £1.5m fund launched to attract tourists back to Southport and the Liverpool City Region

In BID NewsPosted 29th July 2021

A new £1.5million fund has been launched to lure UK tourists back to Southport and the rest of the Liverpool City Region. At its meeting...

Visitor Economy showing ‘encouraging signs of recovery’ with Recovery Strategy due soon

In Liverpool City RegionPosted 30th June 2021

By Andrew Brown The visitor economy in the Liverpool City Region is showing “encouraging signs of recovery” as our area moves out of Covid restrictions. ...

English Tourism Week 2021 sees VisitBritain Chairman enjoy trip to Southport

In BID NewsPosted 24th May 2021

The Chairman of VisitBritain, Lord Patrick McLoughlin, visited Southport to mark the start of English Tourism Week 2021. As part of the visit, Lord McLoughlin visited the owners of The Allotment in Birkdale Village before walking along Lord Street and Southport Pier

The Chairman of VisitBritain, Lord Patrick McLoughlin, visited Southport on Friday to mark the start of English Tourism Week. The week-long annual event, organised by...

Southport’s place in 2021 Which? guide to British seaside resorts revealed

In BID NewsPosted 30th April 2021

An aerial view of Southport, including the Marine Lake and Kings Gardens

The 2021 Which? Guide to the best British seaside resorts has been revealed - showing where Southport does well and where we need to improve. ...