Southport Beach in Merseyside is the most northern part of Sefton's 22-mile coastline, but many visitors have slated it for its lack of sea and cubicles to get changed.

The beach may not have lived up to expectations, but Southport certainly did in every other aspect. It evoked a sense of nostalgia, reminding me of childhood trips to the coast - not too shabby ...

An open-air art exhibition showcasing "everything that's good about Southport" has been opened in the Merseyside resort. The ...

What's On Beach branded 'UK's worst' has 'no sea' to swim in as visitors urged 'do not go' Some beachgoers have expressed disappointment with their experiences at Southport.

Despite its expansive sandy beaches and rich history, Southport was given a rating of 28 out of 100 in the Telegraph's recent round-up of the 20 best and worst seaside towns in Britain.

Yet, Southport beach isn't entirely out of favour, managing to secure a respectable 6.7 score on beaches-searcher.com. In fact, some visitors have been effusive in their praise, with perfect ...