Most enjoyable stay on a lovely quiet (in early October anyway) site. The town and a large supermarket only 10 minutes walk away. There are lots of things to do : the Atkinson gallery and museum are excellent, Rotten Row on the town side of the site has a superb flower border that must stretch half a mile, The Phoenix pub has draught bitter for £2 a pint and The Fishermen's Rest has a lot of history and excellent food on Weld Rd just around the corner South of the site. The sea was a long way out every time I looked, but the sands are superb. If youwant to venture further South visit Formby point a National Trust reserve with red squirrels and, as featured in the club magazine this month, Sir Antony Gormley's " Another Place is further towards Liverpool at Crosby. The best way to visit Liverpool is on the train from Birkdale station £4.90 day return. Liverpool though has enough things to see and do to go every day for a week. Enjoy.