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The Atkinson

Type:Gallery

Lord Street, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 1DB

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Tel: 01704 533 333

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The Atkinson
The Atkinson is an £18 million multi art-form venue set in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Southport. With its beautifully restored art galleries and theatre it hosts the very best of visual and performing arts throughout the year.

The Studio offers the best in live music from all the big names in jazz, folk, blues and world music and you can enjoy real homemade meals and treats in the relaxing café-bar.

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Opening Times

Galleries and Museum (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00*
SundayClosed*
Bank HolidayClosed
Opening times (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00*
SundayClosed*
Bank HolidayClosed
Library (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed
Cafe - A Great Little Place (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed

* The library is open but unmanned from 2pm on Saturday

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Events

Saturday, 1st April 2023 - Saturday, 13th May 2023

The Sefton Open 2023
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Monday, 3rd April 2023 - Monday, 3rd April 2023

Cake & Classical Music at The AtkinsonThe Atkinson is working in partnership with L’Orchestra dell’ Arte to bring high quality, accessible classical music to Southport. Cake & Classical Music takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts.…
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Thursday, 13th April 2023 - Thursday, 13th April 2023

Friday, 14th April 2023 - Friday, 14th April 2023

Saturday, 15th April 2023 - Saturday, 15th April 2023

Grease
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Saturday, 15th April 2023 - Saturday, 15th April 2023

The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan
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Saturday, 15th April 2023 - Saturday, 30th September 2023

The Polish Heritage Flight
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Friday, 21st April 2023 - Friday, 21st April 2023

The Cavern Beatles
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Saturday, 22nd April 2023 - Saturday, 22nd April 2023

The Glamour of Eurovision: Europhoria
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Saturday, 22nd April 2023 - Saturday, 22nd April 2023

Zoe Lyons: Bald Ambition Tour
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Sunday, 23rd April 2023 - Sunday, 23rd April 2023

Hue and CryBrothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the 80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ (1987), which featured their first top ten single ‘Labour of Love’.
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Wednesday, 26th April 2023 - Wednesday, 26th April 2023

Thursday, 27th April 2023 - Thursday, 27th April 2023

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners
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Friday, 28th April 2023 - Friday, 28th April 2023

A Room of One's Own
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Friday, 28th April 2023 - Friday, 28th April 2023

Hue & Cry
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Saturday, 29th April 2023 - Saturday, 29th April 2023

G4 Live
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Saturday, 29th April 2023 - Saturday, 29th April 2023

G4 LIVE Southport The Atkinson - April 2023
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Thursday, 4th May 2023 - Thursday, 4th May 2023

Friday, 5th May 2023 - Friday, 5th May 2023

Saturday, 6th May 2023 - Saturday, 6th May 2023

Abigail's Party
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Tuesday, 9th May 2023 - Tuesday, 9th May 2023

Wednesday, 10th May 2023 - Wednesday, 10th May 2023

The Tiger Who Came To Tea
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Thursday, 11th May 2023 - Thursday, 11th May 2023

The Diana Ross Story
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Saturday, 13th May 2023 - Saturday, 13th May 2023

80's Mania
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Thursday, 18th May 2023 - Thursday, 18th May 2023

Simon Evans: Work of the Devil
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Saturday, 20th May 2023 - Saturday, 20th May 2023

An Evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene
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Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 - Tuesday, 23rd May 2023

Emma Kenny's – The Serial Killer Next Door
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Wednesday, 24th May 2023 - Wednesday, 24th May 2023

An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones
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Wednesday, 24th May 2023 - Wednesday, 24th May 2023

An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones (Britain's Got Talent winner)Following his headline sell out show with the biggest magic show in the West End, Richard continues to astound audiences around the world with his incredible tours.
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Friday, 26th May 2023 - Friday, 26th May 2023

Ivo Graham: My Future My Clutter
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Saturday, 27th May 2023 - Saturday, 2nd March 2024

The Story So Far
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Wednesday, 31st May 2023 - Wednesday, 31st May 2023

Pop Princesses
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Friday, 2nd June 2023 - Friday, 2nd June 2023

Saturday, 3rd June 2023 - Saturday, 3rd June 2023

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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Saturday, 3rd June 2023 - Saturday, 3rd June 2023

Goldilocks and the Three Bears​​​​​​​This hilarious and spectacular pantomime style show will include some of the very best seasoned performers, top circus and speciality acts as well as all the ingredients of a family show that KD Theatre Productions have become known for; high energy choreography, loveable characters,…
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Saturday, 3rd June 2023 - Saturday, 3rd June 2023

Snow White a modern family pantomime​​​​​Join Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil wicked queen.  Will Snow White meet her handsome prince and live happily ever after?
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Saturday, 3rd June 2023 - Saturday, 9th September 2023

Gordon Cheung: Garden of Perfect Brightness
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Wednesday, 7th June 2023 - Wednesday, 7th June 2023

An Evening with Andy Hamilton
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Friday, 9th June 2023 - Friday, 9th June 2023

Simply Dylan
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Saturday, 10th June 2023 - Saturday, 10th June 2023

Oh! What A Night
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Saturday, 10th June 2023 - Saturday, 2nd September 2023

Herbert Ponting: Explorer and Photographer
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Saturday, 17th June 2023 - Saturday, 17th June 2023

Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think
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Saturday, 17th June 2023 - Saturday, 17th June 2023

Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & ThinkJustin is back, still funny, yet middle aged.
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Saturday, 17th June 2023 - Saturday, 28th October 2023

Blue and White Pottery
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Friday, 23rd June 2023 - Friday, 23rd June 2023

Alfie Moore – Fair Cop Unleashed
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Saturday, 24th June 2023 - Saturday, 24th June 2023

Johnny Cash Roadshow: Through the Years Tour
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Tuesday, 27th June 2023 - Tuesday, 27th June 2023

Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story
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Saturday, 15th July 2023 - Saturday, 15th July 2023

CREÓ Dance Company: Once Upon A Time
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Saturday, 5th August 2023 - Saturday, 5th August 2023

Sense & Sensibility
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Friday, 11th August 2023 - Friday, 11th August 2023

Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday
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Wednesday, 23rd August 2023 - Wednesday, 23rd August 2023

An Intimate Evening with Iain Matthews
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Tuesday, 12th September 2023 - Tuesday, 12th September 2023

Wishbone Ash
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Friday, 15th September 2023 - Friday, 15th September 2023

The Christians
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Saturday, 23rd September 2023 - Saturday, 23rd September 2023

Queen One Vision: A Tribute to Queen
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Thursday, 28th September 2023 - Thursday, 28th September 2023

The Bon Jovi Experience
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Friday, 29th September 2023 - Friday, 29th September 2023

China Crisis
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Saturday, 30th September 2023 - Saturday, 30th September 2023

Dan Nightingale's Special
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Saturday, 7th October 2023 - Saturday, 7th October 2023

A Night at the Musicals
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Saturday, 21st October 2023 - Saturday, 21st October 2023

Comedy GoldA live celebration of classic British TV comedy.
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Saturday, 18th November 2023 - Saturday, 18th November 2023

Fleetwood Bac
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Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
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Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

Road Directions

From the South, take the M6 to exit 26; the M58 will take you to Ormskirk and then take the A570 to Southport.
From the North, follow the A59 from Preston (exit 31 from the M6) and then follow the signs to Southport.
For direct routes please visit the AA Route planner.

Park & ride services
There are three operating park and ride services in Southport; the Esplanade, Kew and Fairways. Click on each name for further information on the current service offered.

Parking
There is on-road pay and display parking around Southport as well as a number of off-road car parks. For more detailed car parking information in Southport please visit Sefton website for car parking information

Public Transport Directions

With a network of travel centres across Merseyside, Merseytravel operate a number of bus services to and from Southport.

National Express coaches serve Southport from all major UK towns and cities making the town easily accessibly by coach.

With 3 airports less than an hour away, Southport is easily accessible by air:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is one of the UK’s longest established operational airports, and is located 7 miles from Liverpool City Centre with major operators including KLM, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is fully integrated into the North West’s Public transport system and located just ten minutes from the major motorway network making it easily accessible.

Blackpool International Airport offers passengers a congestion-freealternative for air travel in and out of the Northwest. It is conveniently located at the end of the M55 which links up with the M6 and has public transport links nearby.

Manchester International Airport is one of the UK’s most accessible international gateways operating to more than 200 destinations. You can connect to the airport via a number of options including train, coach and road links.

Daily ferry crossings arrive into Liverpool from Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of man. There are also sailings from Dun Laogshire to Holyhead.

Facilities

Other

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  • Toilets

Catering

  • Café

COVID-19 Response

  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed

Parking & Transport

  • Close to rail network

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Promenade/Seaside Location

Venue Facilities

  • Theatre

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