Where else in the UK can you find a traditional Victorian village with its own independent butchers, greengrocers, fishmongers – and even its own cheese shop?

Birkdale is a beautiful place full of top class independent shops, restaurants and bars. It has a proud history, with its own town hall and police station administered by Birkdale Urban District Council, until it joined and became part of Southport in 1912.

Royal Birkdale Golf Club is one of the game’s greatest championship courses, and attracts golfers and golf fans from all over the world.