Museums · North West England
The Atkinson
In or near Haskayne.
The Atkinson — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Southport · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Atkinson is a museum located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
The Atkinson is a cultural venue in Southport that hosts a variety of events including music, theatre, art exhibitions, and literature. Visitors can explore current exhibitions and enjoy community events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Atkinson is a museum located in Southport, North-West England, postcode PR8. It features a diverse collection of art, history, and performance spaces, serving as a cultural hub for the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6470, -3.0059
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Sefton, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR8 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southport
- Nearest railway station
- Southport — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
- Official site
- www.theatkinson.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3747859511 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Atkinson?
- The Atkinson is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR8 1DB), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.
- What is The Atkinson?
- The Atkinson — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Atkinson?
- The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Haskayne. Drivers can use postcode PR8 1DB.
- Is The Atkinson a protected site?
- Yes — The Atkinson is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Atkinson free to visit?
- Yes, The Atkinson is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Atkinson?
- The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR8 1DB.