Southport Pleasureland has revealed plans for an exciting new Viking themed attraction that will be “nothing like anywhere in the UK”.
The firm has submitted plans to Sefton Council for a new Viking themed 18-hole adventure golf attraction with an associated ‘longhouse’ themed pub / eatery and parking.
Visitors will be able to enjoy an outdoor barbecue area in a circular format with a ‘Firepit’ in the centre of the building with terraced seating around a feature fire.
The proposal will create a brand new small scale visitor experience immediately adjacent to Pleasureland and owned and managed by them.
It will enhance the visitor experience and provide an additional offer for the key leisure based activity for the town.
Southport Pleasureland has revealed plans for an exciting new Viking themed attraction
Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis said: “The Viking theme was chosen as the local area here is steeped in Viking history.
“Many of the local town names and even surnames are thought to have Viking origins – such as the surname Rimmer and place names such as Ormskirk, Altcar and so on.
“We are keen to create an attraction that is very exciting, with a really good atmosphere, but that also has local relevance so that it is both fun and educational.
“It will be a great place to come during the day and the evening for everyone, and will also make a great venue for corporate and private functions.
“It really is unique as there is nothing like this anywhere else in the UK, so we hope that it will help to attract more people to the local area to help the wider Southport, Sefton and Liverpool City Region economies.”
Southport Pleasureland has revealed plans for an exciting new Viking themed attraction
A planning application which has been submitted shows the layout of the proposal with the majority of the site, currently used for car parking, being occupied by the low level golf / putting attraction.
Car parking is located to the west of the site accessed directly from Esplanade.
The building is located to the north corner of the site in a location that allows easy servicing and also locates it close to other larger scale buildings at Pleasureland.
The proposal is consistent with Setron Council’s Local Plan for the borough, providing a leisure facility within the Southport Seafront area.
A comprehensive design document which has been submitted to the local authority shows the theme of the proposal as it relates to both the pub / eatery and the themed golf attraction.
Southport Pleasureland has revealed plans for an exciting new Viking themed attraction
The design of each of the 18 holes is provided, split into four zones of Boatyard, Marsh, Village Life and Market Place.
The proposal provides a themed pub eatery with a floor area of 440m2 with a south facing outdoor terrace area that provides additional seating and views over the themed golf attraction. This is served by an outdoor barbecue area in a circular format which can also serve the indoor seating.
In the centre of the building is a ‘Firepit’ in a circular format with terraced seating around a feature fire.
The site of the proposed attraction is located on Esplanade to the south-east corner of Pleasureland and opposite Dunes swimming baths. To the east of the site is Kings Gardens.
The site was previously used as a miniature golf attraction.
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