The Telegraph gave the area a scathing review
Despite having a theme park, a beach, a pier and a high street, one North West seaside town has been dubbed the 14th worst in the UK.
“The front has been massively improved and there building that multi-million-pound complex, it's a pity that Lord Street isn't what it used to be. When asked about Chapel Street, Steve, 56, said: "It's bustling. It's absolutely bustling. The only complaint I have with Chapel Street is the slippery pavement. But you've got everything you need there, some of the bigger shops have left, like HMV, but you have everything you need.
"I used to work in a cafe on Lord Street about years ago and you can tell it's different. Nothing is here at all, the beach isn't a beach. There's nothing there, it's just grass. It's a constant battle, we never know what you're going to get in Southport. The recent opening of Waterstones close to the train station shows there is still business interest in the area and the recent investment across the town from the Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group has breathed life into the crumbling Grand Casino by opening The Grand.
In a surprising twist to the critical ranking, it was also claimed that Southport "needs to reassert itself if it wants to challenge Formby". Formby has built a name for itself with the National Trust conserving the beautiful pinewoods and having golden dunes that attract thousands every year.
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