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Shop 'til you drop in Southport – England's classic resort and the perfect destination for anyone looking for a little retail therapy.
Enter our competition and you could win a night's stay with bed and breakfast plus 50 towards a superb evening meal!
Often described as the Paris of the North, Southport offers everything from famous high street names, designer boutiques, stylish arcades and colourful markets.
Shopaholics are spoilt for choice in Southport as not only is there the one-mile, tree-lined boulevard of the world-famous Lord Street but plenty more shops in the town centre too.
Southport is also well known for its fabulous covered shopping arcades including Wayfarers Arcade, Cambridge Walks, Royal Arcade and Marble Place. The Grade II listed Wayfarers Arcade boasts one of the finest Victorian stained glass domed roofs in the country – plus a choice of boutiques, jewellers, gift shops and more.
And when the shopping has finished, relax in one of the resort's 200 plus restaurants and cafes with tastes and budgets to suit all visitors.
England's classic resort also offers visitors a wide range of other activities to enjoy. Take a stroll along Southport's Victorian Pier, the oldest iron and second longest pier in the country, or take the children to Dunes Splash World with its tube rides, fast flumes, lazy river, bubble spa and water curtains.
Southport also boasts superb parks and gardens, 22 miles of breathtaking beaches, an art gallery and one of the best line-up of events in the country. It is also England's Golfing Capital with no less than six championship courses including Royal Birkdale.
The Wigan Observer has teamed up with Southport – England's classic resort to offer one reader the chance to enjoy a shopping experience in Southport with a night's stay with bed and breakfast in a four-poster room in the resort's Alexandra and Victoria Hotel on the Promenade together with 50 towards an evening meal. The meal will be prepared by the hotel's award-winning chef.
The hotel, a beautiful grade II listed building, is one of Southport's original, grand Victorian villas. It has been extensively restored, retaining many original features and combines the latest in modern facilities with luxury and charm. Tastefully decorated and furnished in a contemporary style the interiors are peaceful and comfortable.
In addition the winner will receive a 50 voucher to spend in Wayfarer's Arcade, the beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building also on Lord Street.
For further information on Southport telephone 01704 533333 or log on to www.visitsouthport.com. To enquire about the Alexandra and Victoria telephone 01704 530072 or log on to www.alexandraandvictoriahotel.com and for Wayfarers visit www.wayfarersarcade.com
To enter our competition pick up a copy of this week's (Mar 17) Wigan Observer ... on sale now
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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