Find out what’s happening this Christmas in Churchtown

Churchtown is a gorgeous traditional village on the edge of Southport filled with whitewashed cottages and close to the Botanic Gardens.

It’s one of the most picturesque parts of the region and is alive with Christmas spirit during December.

Wander along Botanic Road to find gifts with a difference, warming hot drinks and delicious dinners. You might even meet Father Christmas along the way.

Here are ten reasons to visit Churchtown at Christmas.

Meet Santa and enjoy a cosy pub meal

The Bold Arms is a cosy traditional pub in the middle of Churchtown and Santa is calling in this month to meet the children.

There will also be arts, crafts, breakfast and a present to take home, during a great family fun morning.

Costs £10 per child.

Saturday 14 December at 10am.

Find out more and book here.

Find a Christmas gift with a difference

Lancashire Makers is a Community Interest Company, run by a group of local designers, artists and makers to showcase and sell their work and that of other creatives from the northwest. 

The company is non-profit making, enabling participating makers to sell competitively, directly to their audience.

The shop is in the centre of the village, where you can browse for a festive gift with a difference from the collection of textiles, ceramics, glass, jewelry, fine art, photography and more.

Find out more here.

Shop Christmas gifts for foodies

Christmas themed handmade chocolate makes a perfect present, and you will find a gorgeous sweet selection at The Chocolate Shop by RS Fine Chocolate.

From chocolate Santas to beautifully boxed treats and even chocolate sprouts, there is something for everyone in this cute village story.

See more of the range here.

Enjoy a festive meal in stunning surroundings

As one of the longest established pubs in the area, locals have enjoyed coming to the Hesketh Arms (previously known as the Black Bull) for more than 200 years.

And you can enjoy the festive menu in this historic pub throughout December. 

The menu is two courses from £31.95 and there are also some festive twists to the bar snacks and puddings too.

You can also warm up with a cup of mulled wine in front of a log fire to really get you in the mood for Christmas.

Find out more and book here.

Cosy up in the Botanic Road Kitchen

Enjoy a warming coffee in the courtyard, or a nightcap in the snug in this gorgeous independent restaurant and bar.

There are also great choices for lunch and dinner and some tempting cocktails.

The brunch menu is fabulous too, with tempting sweet treats like banana bread and buttermilk pancakes alongside an array of savoury dishes. Go bottomless and add drinks for £35.

Find out more and browse the menus here.

Chose a dram fine gift

The Dram is a bespoke whisky emporium and tasting lounge nestled in Botanic Road.

Relax and enjoy a dram while you pick out a present for the whisky drinker or cigar smoker in your family or friends group.

You can also take home a whisky filled bauble to hang on the tree.

See their Facebook for more.

Treat the tiny treasure in your life

Tiny Treasures is a bespoke shop for babies and toddlers in the village, filled with the most beautiful toys and accessories.

You will find a present with a difference and really make a tiny treasure happy with an individual gift from their range.

See the range on their website here.

Enjoy some live music and Italian food

La Tabella has live music performers on various weekend nights for the rest of December, the perfect accompaniment to their delicious Italian food.

There is also a festive menu priced £24 for two courses, and £29 for three alongside their usual specialties including Gnocchi Milanese and pollo Arrosto.

See the full menu and book a table on the website here.

Enjoy a cosy Christmas at Remedy

Coffee, cakes, dog friendly and featuring some live music in December, Remedy is a great place to get into the spirit of the season.

You can enjoy a Christmas bagel, bowl of pigs in blankets, roast potatoes or even Southport Whisky Club whisky infused butter on your toast.

Wash it all down with a special festive drink like mulled wine or spiced orange hot gin.

There is a Christmas quiz on 19 December and Christmas Craft and Sip on 12 December.

Find out more about the special festive events and see the full menu on their website here.

Pick up a present for your pooch

Churchtown Pet Boutique is a family-run business located in the heart of the village.

Selling everything from specially made pet food, through to natural treats and stylish accessories, collars and leads.

The perfect place to pick up a Christmas present for your pup.

Find out more on the website here.

Find out what else is happening across Liverpool this Christmas here.