Wayfarers Shopping Arcade has been at the heart of the seaside town of Southport for 12 decades – and this month marks exactly 120 years since it first opened its doors.

Southport is an attractive tourist and shopping destination but it has suffered during the downturn,” said Rob Markland of Mason Owen’s retail team.

Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media Steeped in history, Southport's existence came about due to the growing popularity of sea bathing in the late 1700s.

The Garrick Theatre on Lord Street, Southport, was bought in 2021 after it was left vacant by Mecca Bingo. Now, a planning application has been submitted to Sefton Council by Garrick Southport Ltd.

Vacant units have become a common sight on the once booming Lord Street in recent years, with Debenhams department store also closing in 2020 and Next closing its doors in 2023.

THE 120-year-old Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport has been sold by Lord Street Properties to Panther Securities, a property investment company. LSP has owned the iconic facility for the last ...

Independent French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre has opened its latest venue in Southport, creating dozens of employment opportunities. The company’s new eatery, located on Lord Street, represents ...

An i conic seaside town bar with one of the sunniest beer gardens has reopened with a brand new look after a six month makeover. The Carlton, in Southport town centre, shut at the start of the year ...