Victoria Mews

Shopping

Thanks to Southport’s fantastic independent shopping scene, you’ll never struggle to find the perfect present, unique home accessory or outstanding outfit! With Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, Lord Street and Chapel Street brimming with high street staples, antique shops and designer boutiques you can shop ‘til you drop all while taking in the beautiful Victorian architecture and scenic gardens.

Also, don’t worry about your household essentials – with Tesco Extra, Sainsbury’s and ALDI all only a mile away from Victoria Mews, your cupboards will always be stocked, and you’ll always be able to run out for that missing ingredient.

Fancy going further afield and exploring the vibrant city of Manchester? Simply hop a train from Southport Train Station and in less than 15 minutes you can be browsing the best from this season’s catwalks, exploring the concessions at Selfridge’s or making the most of Britain’s famous high street favourites.

But the choice doesn’t stop there! With Liverpool and Chester just over an hour away, you have your pick of some of the best shopping in the North West.

Leisure

With the beach and promenade on your doorstep, making the most of summer days out has never been easier! Pack a picnic, bring some games and enjoy traditional seaside treats with friends and family.

Home to the second longest pier in the country and one of the most unique natural environments in the country, Southport beach is renowned not only for its beauty, but for it’s fantastic walks and being home to thousands of wading birds so make the most of your new home and get to know the local wildlife.

Steeped in cultural history, Southport has an array of museums and art galleries for you to explore. With exhibitions running at The Atkinson running year round, you can explore this history of Sefton through art or experience the lawnmower like never before at the British Lawnmower Museum.

Finally, now you live in the ‘floral capital of the North West’, you’d be amiss not to explore the beautiful landscape Southport is famous for. Discover the ornate fountains and stunning nature trails of Hesketh Park, the historic Marine Lake at King’s Gardens or have a picnic at Victoria Park – which is also home to the Southport Food and Drink Festival, Southport Flower Show and, of course, the British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Education

Ideally located near a number of primary and secondary schools – all rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by OFSTED – you can be assured that all of your family’s educational needs will always be met, regardless of age, throughout your life at Victoria Mews.

Also, life after secondary school and adult learning opportunities are sorted thanks to the fantastic facilities and vocational courses on offer at Southport College, which is just a 10-minute drive from Victoria Mews, door-to-door.

If searching for a university, you really are spoiled for choice with The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University less than a 15-minute train ride away. With Chester and Liverpool close-by too, access to world-class higher education is a breeze from Victoria Mews.

Transport

Well-connected to Sefton and the wider Merseyside area thanks to regular services across the region via Merseyrail, Southport is perfectly located to travel round the Liverpool City Region easily from Southport Train Station. Also offering national services from the station, you can be in Manchester City Centre within 15-minutes and on your way to destinations across the country in no time.

Part of the Merseytravel network, regular bus services operate in Southport meaning leaving the car at home has never been easier! So, make the most of the Grade II listed tram on Southport Pier and take public transport for the day and see Southport the way the town’s Victorian residents did.