Wayfarers News and Events
As you would expect from such an iconic landmark, Wayfarers Shopping Arcade is at the heart of special events in Southport.
During the year we use the fantastic space and amazing ambience of the arcade to great effect. We regularly host exhibitions, events and entertainment.
Visit our news and events page regularly to keep up with the latest interesting happenings at Wayfarers.
My View of Wayfarers
To celebrate Wayfarers Arcade’s 120th birthday a call was put out to find out how people saw this Grade II Victorian treasure which we are so fortunate to have right in the centre of Southport. Schools and local people were asked to paint, draw, take photographs or...
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Competition Winners
Congratulations to our Mother's Day Photo Competition Winner, Laura Duran-Smith who won a photo shoot with Couture Foto which includes a portrait with design, retouching and Swarovski crystals. We hope you have a great time and enjoy the experience.
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World Book Day
WHAT CHARACTER ARE YOU GOING TO BE THIS YEAR? World Book Day is a celebration of stories specifically aimed at youngsters who love to read along with those that might need some encouragement to pick up a book. World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries across the...
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Mother’s Day Competition
HAVE FUN WITH MUM! The daffodils are out and the sun is shining so it must be spring! And with spring comes Mother’s Day which this year is on 31 March. Wayfarers Arcade is taking this opportunity to celebrate this special day in the year with a happy, fun...
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My View of Wayfarers
Wayfarers Arcade is a 120-year-old, Grade II listed building in the centre of Southport. An iconic building with spectacular architecture. To celebrate the arcade’s 120th year we want to know how people of all ages see this Victorian treasure, so we are asking...
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Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Our very own Jacqui Lewis of the So Talented Academy of Performing Arts will be singing Love Songs for Valentine's Day in the arcade from 2pm. She will only be here for a short performance, so make sure you do not miss her. She is amazing.
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Valentine’s Memory Tree
Valentine's Memory Tree 8 February 2019 - 17 February 2019 Valentine's Day is a time in the year when we celebrate existing relationships. It is also an ideal time to remember our loved ones past and present. Sometimes we want to put our feelings in writing and what...
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Wear it Red Day
Friday 1st February is national 'Wear It Red Day' and the business owners, based within Wayfarers Arcade in Southport, are getting into the spirit of things. If you visit the arcade this Friday, not only will you see them 'wearing red' but you'll also be able to take...
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National Squirrel Day
On Saturday 26th January Lancashire Wildlife Trust are coming into the arcade from 11am - 2pm. This is an opportunity for people to find out more about squirrels and in particular the Red Squirrel which is a protected species and native of this country and is mainly...
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