Silcock's Funland and Carousel wins prestigious award at the Your Southport Stars Awards 2026

Silcock’s Funland and Carousel has been crowned Southport Entertainment Venue of the Year at the 2026 Your Southport Stars Awards.

The popular family-run attractions, owned by Silcock Leisure Group, won the Business Leaders Award at the glittering ceremony, organised annually by Southport BID, at The Grand in Southport on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Silcock Leisure Group is one of the biggest family-owned businesses in Southport, with attractions including Silcock’s Carousel, also known as The Golden Gallopers, which was built in 1901 during the reign of Queen Victoria.

The family also owns Silcock’s Funland, Southport’s biggest indoor amusement centre; Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant; Silcock’s Flavours Ice Cream Parlour; Silcock’s Embassy Fish and Chip Restaurant; as well as attractions in Blackpool.

The Silcock family were keen campaigners for the reopening of Southport Pier, with the £20m restoration scheme due to begin soon.

Head of operations Serena Silcock-Prince said: “The Your Southport Stars Awards was such a lovely evening. It was an impressive turnout.

“Southport BID has done a fabulous job of bringing local businesses together and celebrating their achievements across a variety of sectors.

“We were so honoured to win the Southport Entertainment Venue of the Year award in a really tough category, with some exceptional finalists.

“Congratulations to all the local businesses who were honoured at the Your Southport Stars Awards, and thank you to Southport BID for organising it. It was so good to see everyone coming together.”