Southport Flower Show sponsored feature
Southport Flower Show has hailed the unveiling of superb-value Merseyrail tickets which means show-goers can travel to the event for just £2 return for adults and £1 for children!
The amazing offer was announced by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram earlier this month.
It gives residents and visitors alike an easy and affordable way to head to the Show any day (or every day) from 20th-23rd August 2026.
In addition, people buying Southport Flower Show tickets can save money with Merseyrail too, for just £21 per adult ticket – that’s an £11 saving on the £32 gate price.
Anyone who travels to the show by train can get a discounted ticket at any staffed Merseyrail train station.
Southport Flower Show General Manager Alan Adams said:
“This is an unbelievable offer for visitors to the 2026 Southport Flower Show.
“It builds on the existing partnership we already have between Southport Flower Show and Merseyrail, our official Travel Partner, whereby visitors can buy discounted Show tickets from ANY Merseyrail station for just £21.
“With children under 16 also admitted free to the event, families can make substantial savings while enjoying the fourth biggest paid attraction in the Liverpool City Region.
“Last year’s Southport Flower Show was a huge success and we’re building on that with even more for people to enjoy this summer, with some big surprises still to be announced.
“You’ll find our glittering line-up of celebrity guests throughout the four days; show-stopping show gardens; our impressive Grand Floral Marquee; local and celebrity chefs in our Cookery Theatre; thrilling arena events; live music on the Piazza Stage; food and drink outlets; shopping stalls; and lots more besides.
“This is a superb offer, and we look forward to welcoming lots of visitors from across the Liverpool City Region to come and have an unforgettable day out at the UK’s biggest independent flower show.”
Getting to Victoria Park from Southport Train Station is easy.
The walk takes a few minutes. There is also a shuttle bus available at Southport Train Station which will take you directly to the venue of the event: Route 27 (show days only), Southport Rail / Showground bus service.
This is a commercial service offered by Arriva, and a fee applies. Given this, bus passes cannot be accepted. This will run every 15 minutes in sync with the trains.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said:
“Southport is one of the jewels in our region’s cultural crown.
“Alongside the restoration of Southport Pier, we’re investing in the town’s future – from the £17m we’ve committed to the new Marine Lake Events Centre, to the £2.5m we’re investing to transform the Town Hall Gardens. And now, with a packed calendar of major events coming up, we want to make sure as many people as possible can be part of it.
“So we’re cutting the cost of train fares for these big events to try and make it cheaper and easier than ever to hop on the train and enjoy everything Southport has to offer.
“You too can play your part – bring the family, support local businesses, and come and be part of what’s set to be a fantastic year for Southport.”
The pocket friendly fares form part of a wider drive to help Southport rebuild confidence, attract more visitors, and boost its local economy, ensuring the resort remains a vibrant destination for major events throughout the year.
Suzanne Grant, Deputy Managing Director at Merseyrail, said:
“The £2 fare is a great way for us to support Southport’s visitor economy by making travel to events more accessible and affordable for people across the Liverpool City Region.
“Combined with £1 child fares and the convenience of Tap & Go, this offer encourages more people to enjoy the town’s flagship attractions and contribute to the local economy.”
The fares promotion on all Merseyrail services to and from Southport will see tickets available from Merseyrail ticket offices and via Tap and Go.
The reduced-price tickets are being paid for by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority from funds recovered from train manufacturer Stadler.
Southport Flower Show 2026 will be hosted for the first time by BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Kevin Duala.
Kevin will join an incredible line-up of special guests at this year’s show, including Adam Frost (Thursday), Briony May Williams (Thursday-Sunday), Arit Anderson (Friday), Phil Vickery (Friday), Anton Du Beke, and children’s TV favourite Andy Day (Saturday).
More exciting announcements will be revealed very soon.
Southport Flower Show will take place at Victoria Park in Southport from Thursday 20th August to Sunday 23rd August 2026.
- For more information visit the Merseyrail website www.merseyrail.org
- For more details about Southport Flower Show visit: Home – Southport Flower Show
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