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Picture this: The first day of opening this year and over 25 units parked waiting to get in to a totally empty site. Eventually, the gates were opened at the appointed hour. In the office, two wardens processed the bookings whilst another two stood idly by twiddling their thumbs. It took us almost 40 minutes in the queue before we reached reception and then to be told that the motorhome service point was not operating and so the search for water began. Only two water points in the entire site to service the large number of pitches and note that the taps will not take the screw fittings now common to many hoses so had to fill up using the tap provided for the waste hog flushing. In seeing the distress of an elderly women seeking the toilet, I directed her around the corral erected on three sides of the toilet block. A warden appeared and when questioned as to why this system, (causing great inconvenience to visitors on the northern area of the site), was implemented, he said that it was all about money and that to provide a more convenient pathway on the other side would mean the loss of one pitch. He further stated that it didn't bother him in the slightest. This is heralded as a 'flagship' site for the Caravan Club but apart from flagship fees of £28. 50 per night. For an UNSERVICED! pitch and WiFi at £2. 50 per day, we saw nothing that isn't found at much lower rates on many a private site in the UK (which incidentally, we'll favour when visiting the area again). Southport CC site: Style over substance I'm afraid.
We stayed on this site for 2 nights. With the site being a base for our daughter to visit from Liverpool. The train station is a short walk away. The location of this site is very good as it is close to Stockport and shops and touristy activities. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were advised to drive round the site and pick our pitch (not easy in the dark) Our pitch was big with lush grass and some hard standing. Some hedging between pitches would improve privacy and encourage wildlife. I am guessing our pitch was in the new area so trees and hedging may be planned. The site was quiet and had a friendly atmosphere. The shower/toilet block was fantastic, probably one of the best we have used. Clean and large, good sized showers, plenty of hot water, good water pressure with plenty of hooks and space to move. Will be back.
Approach easy access, direction on the website are fine, sat nav will take you through the town - either are ok but I suspect the town could be congested in the summer so website direction would be better.
Check in - Caravan club site, we were shown available pitches and the whereabouts of the facilities. Really nice welcome.
Pitch - our pitch was large with electric hook up and a space for the awning.
Facilities - very nice and exceptionally clean, but then they were new so you would expect them to be. Lots of hot water, and a separate area in the shower for clothes divided by a shower curtain.
Local area - lots and lots to do in Southport, it's a seaside town but with lots of lovely shops and restaurants along with the usual seaside attractions. It's also not far from Liverpool or Blackpool. Cycle route from the site and walking paths. We hired bikes from the Eco centre which is a short walk from the site and cycled to Formby. There is a morrisons supermarket within walking distance from the site.
Summary - clean facilities, all round good site well worth staying at. Southport has lots to offer and you should be able to find something for everyone.
Was this site for us - Being close to southport was a real plus and this site is the best you could wish for if visiting this town and surrounding area. It's not the sort of site we prefer, lots of caravans and motor homes parked with electrics hookups - nothing to separate the pitches but a strip of grass and caravans in front, behind and to the side of most units. It's a nice clean site but I would only go back if I wanted to be within walking distance of southport. Unfortunately we experienced a lot of noise at night from the road and town with lots of police sirens, on two nights - not the fault of the site, but relevant as this in our experience is not a quiet site, that coupled with the notices warning about a spate of bike thefts reminded you that you were staying in very close proximity to a town.
Consistent with most Caravan Club sites 'The Ablutions' are splendid, adequate, well-maintained and well-serviced. To be super critical maybe the design of the Motorhome dumps could have been better to allow stray spilled water to flow into the available dumps rather than away from them.
Other correspondents have mentioned the extensive extension of the original site. It's maybe too early to be critical of the end result given the complete lack of any hedge or tree planting so far(October 2014). Just now the mature part of the site does appear to be far more pleasing to the eye. Perhaps because of its immaturity, and maybe because it was fully occupied, the newest part of the site did slightly resemble a collection of vehicles waiting to be evicted from a field! I imagine this perception would change if planting schemes are allowed to get underway.
The Site information makes it very clear that you should not arrive before midday. If you do then it may be prudent to obey the reminder by the entrance ('WAIT HERE until sign removed') and park outside 'til summoned (we waited!). An explanation of why this is important would probably avoid unnecessary confrontation between management and offenders.
I don't want to give the wrong impression; this is still one of my Division I CC sites. It's position is magnificent with plenty of interesting walks and cycling opportunities and an easy stroll to Southport Town centre. The Southport Entertainment centre is twenty minutes walk away where plenty of good acts and Shows appear regularly. A Morrissons supermarket is just the other side of the easily accessed Park. Using a mobility scooter from the Site would appear to be practicable and a pleasing experience.
Television reception from satellite or aerial appeared good and there are only a few places where the signal might be obscured.
This is a grand Site and in time, I hope, will become a great Site!
Stayed at Southport for 5 nights in the new part of the Park. Very impressive facilities block kept absolutely spotless. Excellent toilet facilities brilliant washing up area and disabled facilities. Still very open planned and minutes from the sand dunes and the beach. Extremely close to Victoria park, in fact out of the gate in the caravan park to the Southport Victoria Park. Lots of space for children and dogs of course. The village of Birkdale a short walk up the road with pubs and restaurants and of course very near to Southport's Lord Street with its many shops. Highly recommended as a site
This touring site offers spectacular views towards the Lake District and Morecambe Bay, with Blackpool Tower also in the distance, yet located just over 3 miles from Junctions 34 and 35 of the M6 motorway. Visitors will find just 10 electric pitches for motorhomes and touring caravans, with access to the superfast Wifi, toilets with sinks, a shower room and fresh water taps. Dogs are allowed and there is a designated field for walks.
The local village of Halton is a mile away from the site, offering a convenience store, newsagent, pharmacy, post office and fish and chip shop. The market town of Carnforth is 3 miles away, with its train station (featured in the 1945 film Brief Encounter) and supermarkets. The seaside resort of Morecambe is within 5 miles and the Lake District is only 35-minutes drive. Find out more here
To Find Site:- Leave M6 motorway at junction 26 and take M58 and leave at junction 3 on A570 signed for Ormskirk and Southport. (this is not a fast road so be prepared) On the outskirts of Southport follow A570 right into the centre of the town. You will eventually come to a T junction where you turn left and at the next roundabout turn right and follow signs to Esplanade Park and Ride and turn left at roundabout with brown sign to Caravan Club Site. The site is a few hundred metres along this road on left.
Southport Caravan Club, members only, site is a long established and popular campsite and it has recently been extended to almost double its original size. There are now around 180 pitches most of which are on hardstanding with only a handful on grass and even these have paving for wheels to sit on. Southport is a very long site divided by a public footpath between the Esplanade and Victoria Park. The original part of the site is situated around the reception and then forms a long single road to the end with pitches mainly along one side of the road. A fair proportion of the pitches in this section are non-awning pitches. This section has its own toilet block which is of older vintage but is due to be refurbished over the winter of 2014/15. The motorhome service point is situated near to reception and is quite spacious. The newly opened section is more open and exposed as there is no planting to speak of. The pitches are larger and the bases have large granite stones which can made securing pegs quite difficult as the solid base seems a long way down. In this area are some fully serviced pitches which are available at extra cost. There is a newly built modern toilet block with a service point just outside. The only other service point is at the far end of the site which means some pitches are some way away. I would have thought an area of the size would have justified an additional service point as it is a long walk between the two points. Wire fences have been erected between rows of pitches. Whilst giving extra privacy it does mean there are no short cuts to water points or toilets. Apparently they are there to protect an area of grass which is used as a soak away in wet weather. On all parts of the site electric points are the standard CEE17 using blue connectors and are rated at 16amps. There are no TV hook-ups. Reception sells a few essentials. There is a small information room next to reception. Site wide WiFi is available at extra cost although despite being in the new part of the site I found it could be a bit temperamental at times. There is no children’s play area but just in Victoria Park there is a nice adventure style playground.
The advantage of this site is its excellent location close to the centre of Southport which is a 20/30 minute walk away through the adjacent Victoria Park. There are a good variety of shops in the town. Unfortunately foot passengers are no longer accepted at the Park and Ride, which is a short walk from the site entance, so members have little option but to walk into town as there appears to be no other convenient public transport option nearby which is disappointing. ( I understand this decision may be reviewed later in the year) For food shopping there is a Morrisons supermarket within a 15/20 minute walk of the site but there are also Sainsburys and ASDA a little further away. Southport has good transport connections by bus and train and is a good point from which to visit Liverpool. If you buy a day ticket it will also entitle you to use the Mersey Ferries. The town of Southport hosts many events over the course of a year including the famous Southport Flower Show which is held in Victoria Park right next to the site. Southport is quite cycle friendly with cyclists being able to share pavements in many places and this includes the Promenade. There are many restaurants and pubs in the town and also in the new development near the Pier.
Arrived just after 12 on Saturday - pleased we did, managed to bag ourselves an ideal spot. Shortly afterwards there were queues of outfits waiting to get onto the site. Must be one of the busiest sites we've been to.
This is a huge site, downside is only one amenities block in the centre of the site. We used our own shower as there are only 4.
The wardens do a brill job keeping the site clean and tidy; and the amenities are immaculate, just dated.
Ideally situated 15 minutes walk to centre of Southport which is good for amusements for kids, swimming, plenty of outdoor park space with different activities such as a model railway, model boating lake, croquet, tennis and just wide open spaces. Around the site there are miles and miles of open spaces for dog walking, cycling, jogging, near to beach, then of course if its raining, a decent town for good old shopping. There is a kids playground behind the site but if your children are young you would have to leave the site and supervise them. Be careful as some locals tend to let their rather large dogs have free run of the open ground!
Plenty of nice places to eat, drink, alcohol or coffee. If you enjoy walking and shopping, take a walk up Weld Road, to the left of the site, to Birkdale, a small cosmopolitan village with nice boutique shops and take some time to enjoy a coffee or glass of wine in Villago's Italian bistro. Its beautiful.
Is site child friendly? Its location would meet the needs of every family member. Its also flat for people who may need to use walking aids. A good all rounder I would say. It rained for two days while we were here but it didn't put us off as there is so much to do. Oh, and a 10 minute walk to Morrisons so good for motorhomers!
Had a wonderful week here, would I return? Definitely.
Just arrived home from Southport CC Site. As mentioned on other reviews, this site is up to the usual Caravan Club standard. Situated 10-15 minutes walk from the town centre through the park or you can catch the Park & Ride bus into town for free from just down the road.
The shower block is a touch dated but very well maintained, my only gripe is the poor water flow in the showers, when all four showers in the gent's were in use it slowed to a trickle.
All the pitches are hard standing but those with limited mobility be warned that the north end of the site is quite a distance from the shower block.
When we first looked at this site we were put off because it was near to the amusement park. Then we spoke to someone who has stayed on the site and had a rethink and so glad we did we loved it.
The sat nav brought us in via the coast road and wanted to take us into the amusement park, luckily there were a couple of roundabouts so we soon found the sign for the site. Friendly greeting from the wardens, as previously mentioned the site is set out in a very long narrow line, not sure what happens if you get to the bottom and need to turn round.
The shower block is dated but was clean and warm, there are plans to refurbish in 2013. This site is perfectly situated. In walking distance to the amusement park but far enough not to be noticed. Across the road is a nature reserve, park and ride and bike hire.
In the middle of the site there is a gateway into Victoria Park, great for walking the dogs, watching the model boats and cars and taking a ride on the miniature train. Walk through the park and there’s Splashworld, Morrisons and just a short walk further to the right is the town centre.
For the more energetic there are several well sign posted cycle routes, maps from the Eco centre. Managed two before the rains arrived. Went to Crosby to see “Another Place” the statues on the beach. Warning check the tide times before your visit, we didn’t and the tide was in only managed to see a head!
Our last couple of days were marred by the downpours. The park entrance was flooded, the awning went home soaked and the drive home was scary. Can’t wait to go back. Would have given a 10 rating but for dated facilities
We chose this site as it is close to the Liverpool ferries and we were going to Dublin by ferry. The site is signposted which is a good job as our garmin tried to tell us to turn right on to the Esplanade when in fact it is left.
We received a warm welcome and asked to choose our pitch and let them know which we had chosen.
The pitches are all hard standing and fairly level.
The shower block is clean and heated with plenty of hot water and no push button.
There is a Morrison's near by.
The site is a 10 - 15 minute easy walk into Southport although there is a park and ride bus. It is quicker to walk through Victoria Park but it was closed due to preparations for a festival. Southport has lots of shops and pubs and plenty to amuse the kids.
The beach is a 5 minute walk.
The nearest pub is The Fisherman's Rest which is a 5 minute walk from the site and serves good beer and food at reasonable prices.
Satellite TV reception was good. 3 mobile reception was not good and had hardly any coverage. 3 mobile internet was OK but did keep dropping out.
All in all a good site and we will be retuning after our trip around Ireland.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Picture this: The first day of opening this year and over 25 units parked waiting to get in to a totally empty site. Eventually, the gates were opened at the appointed hour. In the office, two wardens processed the bookings whilst another two stood idly by twiddling their thumbs. It took us almost 40 minutes in the queue before we reached reception and then to be told that the motorhome service point was not operating and so the search for water began. Only two water points in the entire site to service the large number of pitches and note that the taps will not take the screw fittings now common to many hoses so had to fill up using the tap provided for the waste hog flushing. In seeing the distress of an elderly women seeking the toilet, I directed her around the corral erected on three sides of the toilet block. A warden appeared and when questioned as to why this system, (causing great inconvenience to visitors on the northern area of the site), was implemented, he said that it was all about money and that to provide a more convenient pathway on the other side would mean the loss of one pitch. He further stated that it didn't bother him in the slightest. This is heralded as a 'flagship' site for the Caravan Club but apart from flagship fees of £28. 50 per night. For an UNSERVICED! pitch and WiFi at £2. 50 per day, we saw nothing that isn't found at much lower rates on many a private site in the UK (which incidentally, we'll favour when visiting the area again). Southport CC site: Style over substance I'm afraid. 
