The seaside resort of Southport is famous for its wide variety of shops, featuring everything from famous high street names to high quality speciality retailers. Lord Street's tree-lined boulevard, with its glass canopied shops and stunning Wayfarers Arcade, is a favourite with visitors.

Southport is also widely known for its fabulous covered shopping malls including Wayfarers Arcade, Cambridge Walks, Cambridge Arcade and Marble Place.

Other retail developments include Ocean Plaza and Central 12. Southport also hosts a regular Farmers' Market.

Liverpool, Manchester and Chester are all easily reachable from Southport by both train and car.