In support of headline events in Southport this year, great value tickets have been released to encourage people to utilise Merseyrail services.

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram revealed that tickets will cost just £2 for adults and £1 for children, to encourage people to explore the area and enjoy some big events in an affordable way.

Depending on where customers travel from, there are savings of up to 70%, making visiting Southport much more accessible.

The offer will be in place for a range of events, including – Cristal Palace, Big Top Festival, Southport Food & Drink Festival, Southport Flower Show, Southport Airshow, British Musical Fireworks Championship, and Books Alive.

Further information on the tickets and how to access them is available online.

“Southport is one of the jewels in our region’s cultural crown. But for too long it hasn’t had the attention – or ambition – it deserved. Thanks to devolution, and determined leadership from Cllr Marion Atkinson, we’re now working better across all levels of government to change that.

“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 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.”

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram