2020 has felt like one, long ghoulish year already, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t excited by the prospect of Halloween next week. We all need some fun and silliness and despite all that is going on our Southport Indies are going all out to make sure you have just that. 1. Spook the […]
A business owner has revealed why his love of the Lord Street boulevard led him to opening a stylish new restaurant and bar in Southport. Nagender Chindam has recently opened Skylight, at 459 Lord Street, opposite Sainsbury’s supermarket. The venue specialises in speciality coffee, cakes and delicious snacks, while work takes place to […]
It’s official! One of the UK’s best gift retailers is right here in Southport. Medusa Gems Gift Shop, set in the stunning Wayfarer’s Arcade, has been selected as a finalist in The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2020! Whilst we, of course, believe without any doubt that there are brilliant independents businesses of all kinds in […]
Southport BID is inviting people to support the Government’s Shop Local Week. Announced yesterday, the initiative will see seven days of concentrated activity encouraging shoppers to return to their local high street and shop safely. This year’s initiative begins on 10 August and runs until 17 August. It encourages shoppers to call into […]
It seemed a minute ago it was March and yet here we are in early Summer with Father’s Day suddenly around the corner. The shops are likely to be open in the week before for some last minute buying, but let’s keep ourselves and others safe and not crowd our high street. That being […]
Southport was founded in 1792 when one William Sutton opened a small hotel where Lord Street and Duke Street meet. The town slowly flourished from there and shops and houses were built, creating what became the now iconic Lord Street. Independent businesses have always flourished in the town, with Southport enjoying a reputation for […]
Find all the #SouthportIndies open, delivering or trading online during this Covid crisis. If you know of any we have missed or that are no longer operating – please just email us and we will keep this page updated. Please click the links to individual businesses socials and websites for details and dates on […]
It’s Father’s Day this Sunday (yes that’s right – did you forget?). If you are scratching around on Amazon looking for whatever looks half decent and is on next day delivery – STOP. Cease. Desist. Have a word with yourself, read this blog and venture into one of the amazing shops here in Southport bursting […]
Our aim is to help you discover and explore the hidden corners of Southport and unearth the wealth of brilliant, character-full businesses to be found there. As such, we spent a happy Friday afternoon meandering in and out of the delightful shops along Market Street and we were both surprised and delighted at who we […]
It’s wedding fayre season and we are feeling the love so thought it was time for a guide to getting your perfect wedding all sorted in one day here in Southport (timescale may be a tad unrealistic but let’s go with it for fun…) Where it all begins… Let’s start at the beginning, when the […]
