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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Southport

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Southport, England

Updated February 15, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Southport

Southport Pier

Southport, England

Southport Pier

The second-longest pier in the UK stretches a whole kilometer into the ocean.

Southport, England

British Lawnmower Museum

This unique collection of lawnmowers includes vintage blueprints and automatic robot mowers.

Are we missing something unusual?

This tank has recently been given an attractive paved surface for use as a viewing platform over the Ribble estuary.

Lytham, England

Lytham Mussel Tanks

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

6 miles from Southport

Where Argleton should be.

Aughton, England

Argleton, Lancashire

The town of Argleton has a postal code and appears on maps and even real estate listings, yet it does not exist.

6 miles from Southport

The Old Lifeboat House

Lytham, England

Old Lifeboat House

This former lifeboat house now used by a funeral service was the site of a 19th-century boating tragedy.

7 miles from Southport

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

Blackpool, England

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

10 miles from Southport

Blackpool, England

High Tide Organ

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

10 miles from Southport

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