What activities can I do at Southport?
Southport offers a number of activities to keep the whole family busy all day at our Family Holiday Park. Here is a list of the activities that you could be doing on your visit to Southport Holiday Park.
Activities For The
Children
- Treasure Hunt
- Hunt For Safari Sam
- Kid’s Dancing Competition
- Little Tyke’s Play Area
- Sony Playstation Area
- Kids Krew
- Croc Show
- Soak A Blue
- Circus Skills
- Crazy Colouring Capers
- Creative Creature Making
- Mask Making
- Fancy Dress
- Competitions
- Kids Snooker
- Balloon Modelling
- Chuckles Event
- Fairground*
- It’s a croc Out
- Zena Event
- Treasure Trail
Sports & Leisure
Activities
- Swimming Lessons
- Darts
- Aquafit
- Adult Snooker
- Pool
- Sports Day
- Swimmimg Gala
- Short Tennis
Activities By Our
Bluecoats
- Giant Connect 4
- Giant Snakes & Ladders
- Fun Days
- Quizzes
- Gameshows
- Comedians
- Bands
- Party Time
- Late Night Disco
- Pontin’s Got Talent
- Strictly Dance Fever
- Karaoke
- Adult Star Quest
- Young Bluecoat
- Party Dancing
- Adult Competitions
- Story Time
- Star Cabarets
We have up to 70 free activities across our Family Holiday Parks for the whole family why not have a look at all the activities we do and remember they are all included free* with your Holiday with Pontin's.
What entertainment is on at Southport?
The effervescent stars of our Holiday Parks, our Bluecoats, keep up a non-stop rollercoaster of entertainment energy with their famous Bluecoat Shows on stage, live cabarets and Bluecoat Discos. As well as all that we have some of the best shows in town! Here are just some of the entertainment acts we have appearing at Southport.
Scooby-Doo Show
A troubled fairground haunted by a spooky Phantom, a worried owner, a disgruntled handyman and the Mystery Inc team. Everything needed for fun and thrills in this brand new, big scale, live production.
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Same Difference Concert Tour
You can't help but love them with their bouncy, energetic sets and fun, feelgood pop! The brother and sister duo have really taken off since taking the X-Factor by storm in 2007 - performing tours, releasing singles and albums - and we're delighted they've agreed to do this exclusive live Pontin's Concert Tour to perform their past hits and songs from their current album, "POP" - plus an exclusive performance of their most recent single, "We R One".
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Bluecoats Iconics
Featuring the music of The Beatles, Queen, Take That and many more of the music's greatest legends - brought to you by our brilliant Bluecoats. Iconics are going to get you singing all the way home as our talented troupe belt out the best songs of the last few decades.
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Eoghan Quigg
From the moment this baby-faced heartthrob came 3rd in the X-Factor at the age of 15, Eoghan Quigg has soared to national treasure status. The former school choirboy went on to tour with the X-Factor finalists, supported Boyzone on their tour and secured a lucrative record deal. He's currently working on his latest album, set to be released later in the year.
More infoWe have some of the best entertainment acts around why not have a look at the full entertainment guide to see what more we can offer you on your Family Holiday, and remember with our FREE Access All Venues Entertainment Pass they are all free!!
All entertainmentWhat can you do at Southport?
As well as all the activities we have to offer there are some great local attractions near Southport to make some magic memories for you and your family. Below are just some of the type of days out that you could do.
Albert Dock
Liverpool's Albert Dock is a must for anyone looking for culture, cuisine and shopping. The docks offer an array of attractions including; The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum, International Slavery Museum, Tate Liverpool and various shops, bars and restaurants.
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story tells the life of Liverpool's most famous sons; Ringo, Paul, John and George and how they changed the music scene forever.
Farmer Ted's
Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Lancashire, Farmer Ted's is an interactive children's activity park. The farm offers Tractor rides, an outdoor adventure playground, Sand pits and plenty of different animals to play, feed and provide education for all visitors!
Splash World
Just around the corner from Pontin's is Southport's Splash World. The swimming centre features slides, rides and water features! If you dare, take a chance on the two flume rides or river rapids, or the lazy river tyre ride is perfect for people who like to take things slower! The centre is suitable for people of all ages, making it perfect attraction for the whole family!
Accommodation Information for Southport
Accommodation Types
Southport offers a choice of 3 standards of accommodation on 2 levels.
- Club - 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments
- Classic - 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments
- Budget - 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments
Bathrooms
- Club - 3/4 Bath with Shower over
- Classic - 3/4 Bath with Shower over
- Budget - 3/4 Bath with Shower over
Extra's
- Club and Classic - Bed Linen included
- Budget - Bed Linen £10 to hire
- Club - Electricity included
- Classic and Budget - Electricity is on a meter card - cards cost £1 and are available from machines located in the reception area on the Holiday Park
- All apartments - Travel Cot hire - £10 per cot
Special Requests
If you require any extra pillows or bedding please ask at the Service Centre on the Holiday Park.
Ramps can be provided for access to all ground floor apartments, Please ask at the time of booking or Special Requests field for booking online.
Southport has a limited amount of fully adapted disabled apartments, which include a kitchen with lower level units and a fully adapted wet room at Classic standard only.
Southports swimming zone is situated on the upper floor with 3 flights of stairs. There is a disabled access to the pool side via a stair lift. Please ask a member of staff on the Holiday Park for assistance.
Self-Catering
Self-catering apartments consist of a Lounge with a Double fold out Bed settee, Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedrooms as above, with either Single beds or Bunkbeds. Southport does not have apartments which have a Double Bed.
Half-board Option
Half-board upgrade is available at Southport. You will still have the facilities of a self-catering apartment but you will enjoy your breakfast and a 3 course evening meal in the restaurant and vouchers will be issued on arrival. Half-board is available at a supplement from £12 per adult and half price for children under 14 years of age. Half-board price will increase dependant on the date of travel.
Example apartment layouts for Southport
Club 2 Bedroom Accommodation layout
The Club accommodation is the top of the range. Our Club apartments provide guests with comfortable living space, Bed Linen and Towels, a fitted kitchen, lounge area and Digital TV, complimentary kitchen pack with tea and coffee, free daily newspaper, microwave oven and an early check-in from 2pm. We include all this just to make you free at home.
- Free Bed Linen, Electricity & Daily Newspaper
- Situated closest to all the park's facilities
- Top-range standard of accommodation
Classic 2 Bedroom Accommodation layout
The Classic accommodation is the middle of the range, Our Classic apartments provide guests with a comfortable living space, Bed linen, fitted kitchen and lounge area with a colour TV. There are also a limited number of Classic apartments which have 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people.
- Free Bed Linen
- Mid-range standard of accommodation
Budget 2 Bedroom Accommodation layout
The Budget accommodation is the standard room in our range. Our Budget apartments provide guests with a comfortable living space, fitted kitchen and lounge area with a colour TV. The Budget accommodation is at an inexpensive price and for a small extra charge for Bed linen and electricity.
- Colour TV
- Fitted Kitchen
- Value Accommodation
Where is Southport based?
Southport is based just off A565 near Hillside, Formby and Brikdale. Some local areas are Southport, Liverpool and Ormskirk.
Local Information
For a more relaxed day out you could visit the Botanic Gardens in Church Town with its traditional shops and public houses, surrounded with quaint thatched cottages and traditional shops. For the golfer we have loads of courses to play at and the pinnacle being Royal Birkdale, the host of the Open. Plus there is Formby Hall, which is the UK's 1st PGA National Residential Golf Academy.
- Southport – Quality Coast Award
- Royal Birkdale
- Liverpool One Shopping Centre
Southport Holiday Park Address
Pontin's Southport Holiday Park
Shore Road
Ainsdale
Southport
PR8 2PZ
Telephone Number: 0844 576 5943
Need directions to Southport?
To find out how to get to any of our Holiday Parks, simply enter where you are travelling from and which park to are visiting then click "Get Directions". Alternatively you can call us on 0844 576 5943 and talk to one of our helpful holiday advisors.
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