Travel advice for patients attending Southport Hospital during The Open Golf Championship

Patients and visitors travelling to Southport Hospital between 12 and 19 July 2026 are advised to allow extra time for their journey due to The Open Golf Championship taking place at Royal Birkdale.

The event is expected to attract large numbers of visitors to the area and may lead to:

• Increased traffic on roads across Southport and the surrounding area
• Temporary road closures and diversion routes
• Changes to train services and timetables
• Longer journey times, particularly during busy periods

If you have an appointment at Southport Hospital during this time, please plan your journey in advance and allow additional time for travel and parking where possible.

We recommend checking for the latest travel information before setting off and considering alternative routes if appropriate.

For up-to-date information on road closures, traffic management measures and public transport services, please visit the Sefton Council travel information page: https://sefton.gov.uk/miscellaneous-pages/open-golf-championship/transport-and-travel/

Thank you for planning ahead and allowing extra time for your journey to help ensure you arrive for your appointment as scheduled.