The Atkinson
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"A splendid Victorian building offering art, theatre, history and education."
Overview
In the heart of town, just a short walk from the train station, The Atkinson was a Victorian art gallery and library, built by a cotton magnate who loved Southport. Now it’s a theatre, studio, cafe, shop, exhibition space, library and museum. There are plenty of creative family activities, tours and talks. Southport has two park and ride services.
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Centrally located - Easy access from Southport's transport hubs.
Versatile venue - Museum exhibitions as well as theatre and performance area.
Popular café - Onsite café using many locally sourced food items.
About the area
A metropolitan county on the River Mersey, with Liverpool as its administrative centre, Merseyside incorporates the towns of Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helena, Wallasey, and Southport. In the 19th century, Liverpool was England’s second greatest port, and the area has been affected by urban deprivation and unemployment.
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