We spent a week here in February, very cold but with lovely sunny days. The site is within easy walking distance of Southport town with all the shops you may need and the shortest route is 20 mins across the park from the small gate on the site. We found an excellent value pub with great meals, the Fisherman's Rest, just 10 mins walk from the site. The wardens are the most friendly on the network and nothing is too much trouble. Having railcards we were able to travel to Liverpool for £4 return and Central Station is just 5 mins walk from Albert Dock and the museums. A great day out. Its 30 miles by car to Lytham, which is a lovely seaside town with cafes and shops. We found 'Berties' to be very good value and excellent quality. Don't go to Blackpool it's the pits, on street parking is non existent and the whole town is tatty and run down. There is a retail park on the edge of Southport with B&Q etc. for those bits you may need and Morrisons supermarket is just the other side of the park, a 5 mins walk from the site, if you don't want much. All in all a great week.