Red Rum Statue Southport

The racehorse Red Rum is an icon of the town of Southport on the northwest coast of England. A Red Rum statue stands proudly in the town. Born in Ireland, Red Rum won the Grand National at nearby Aintree a record three times and also came in second twice in a stellar career as a steeplechaser. Read more on the Red Rum statue Southport.

Statue of the racehorse Red Rum in Southport

Trained on the sands and in the sea at Southport, there is a life-size statue of the celebrated gelding inside the covered Wayfarers Arcade shopping centre in Southport. The Wayfarers Arcade shopping centre is a short walk towards the seafront from Southport Station.

Red Rum died aged 30 and the horse also has a memorial stone at the scene of its greatest triumphs at Aintree racecourse near Liverpool.

Hotels in Southport

The town is a seaside resort and there is a variety of hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses to choose from. One of the best, on the Promenade, is the Waterfront Southport Hotel with a waterside terrace, a bar and a roof garden. The Vincent Hotel also comes recommended as does the Prince of Wales Hotel with its pretty landscaped gardens and Victorian design features.