Why is Splash World Southport closed?
Splash World in Southport closed in 2019 for refurbishment but a council report now reveals there were serious safety concerns about the water park. Significant health and safety concerns’ at Southport’s Splash World mean the water park will be closed for another year. Southport’s iconic Splash World waterpark will reopen later this month ahead of a hotly anticipated and busy summer. Sefton Council is thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the all-weather attraction on Saturday 27th May.Splash World, located just a 15-minute walk from the Sunnyside Guest House in Southport, is a popular indoor water park that has been a favorite family destination since it opened in July 2007.
Why is Southport Pier not open?
Southport Pier is the second longest in the UK and is a renowned historical asset. It was closed by Sefton Council in 2022 on the advice of structural engineers after a period of extreme weather. It was closed by Sefton Council in 2022 on the advice of structural engineers after a period of extreme weather. The closure of the pier has had a significant impact on the town’s leisure and tourism offer, with many residents and local business owners keen to see the pier re-opened.