BOTANIC GARDENS
Bankfield Lane, Churchtown, Merseyside, Sefton PR9 7NB Directions
Since 1874
Here’s The Deal:
"'Southport Botanic Gardens' was opened in 1874. These Victorian gardens are loaded with beautiful displays of floral. The gardens featured a vast glass conservatory with a fernery, which proved to be very popular with tourists because these Victorian gardens were overflowing with many tropical plants from all over the world. It is the ideal place to spend a picnic with plenty of space for children to run around and playgrounds for a range of ages. Southport Botanic Gardens also feature the cafe which specialises in homemade food, snacks and a selection of unique toys and gifts. Southport Botanic Gardens welcomes you with free admission."
SPECIALITY:
Tourist Place, Victorian Room, Programs, Estate, Events, Picnic Facility, Conservatory, Cecily Bate Collection of Dolls, Tea Rooms, Cafe, Children's Playground, School and Group Visits, Collections, Floral Displays, Heritage Site & Gift Shops
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SOUTHPORT MODEL RAILWAY VILLAGE
Lower Promanede, Kings Gardens, Merseyside, Sefton PR8 1QX Directions
Since 1996
Here’s The Deal:
"Southport Model Railway Village is one of the most popular 45 mm railway garden systems in the United Kingdom. It is has been enjoyed by all ages, attracting hundreds of thousands of families and model train enthusiasts from all over the world. The Stunning landscape and amazing panoramic views of the mini landscape and railway layout make up the magnificent attraction. The place is built for accessing simple wheelchair and provides a tastefully laid-out teashop and gardens with full accessible toilet facilities. It has become prominent with people who prefer the quality side of life, along with the peace and calm of the secure and highly protected location."
SPECIALITY:
Historical Place, Beautiful Vistas, Fabulous Panoramic Views, Landscape, Miniature Landscape and Railway Layout, Picnic Area, Teashops, Family Programs, Outdoor Display of G Gauge Railway, Model Train & LGB Garden R
£Price: Adult: £4.50
Child: £3.50
Senior Citizen & Student: £4
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children): £15
Group Rates (8 People and Over): £4
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BRITISH LAWNMOWER MUSEUM
106-114 Shakespeare Street, Sefton PR8 5AJ Directions
Since 1945
Here’s The Deal:
"British Lawnmower Museum is a globally renowned museum. It marks the fulfilment of a dream by former racing champion Brian Radam. It has now become one of the world's leading vintage lawnmower experts, and is now a worldwide expert in antique garden equipment, supplying components, maintaining collections of manuscript materials and valuing devices. The museum has over 300 greenhouse machinery exhibits installed in the last 200 years. It provides workshops for the collection and others around the world to restore lawnmowers. The collection contains patents and plans dating from 1799."
SPECIALITY:
Exhibitions, Heritage Site, Displays, Collections, Antique Garden Machinery, Supplying Parts, Archive Conservation of Manuscript Materials, Workshops, Archive, Spare Part Enquiry, Machinery Restoration, Vintage Mower Hire for Film and TV, Artifacts, Shops, Guided Tour & Accessories
£Price: Adults: £3
Children: £1
Registration 276071