The station was built in 1874 on the site of the old Bethlem hospital for the mentally ill, which dated back to the 14th century and is the origin of the word ‘bedlam’.
I recommend the little tea shop over the road called theArtOrganisation.co.uk. council owned, so not exactly slick compared to Starbucks...but Way friendlier! A lovely pot of jasmine tea!
On your way to the Beach? Why not stop at Central eating on Terminus Road and grab a picnic?
Arrive leaving plenty of time to purchase your ticket or risk missing your train due to only one hatch being open. The very friendly ticket machine saves the day!
If u want to get a cab anywhere, call a premier. Relatively cheaper. This town is full of expensive cabs though.
Direct trains to Manchester and Liverpool every hour, usually from platform 3.
There is a side entrance to station from platform. No need to climb the stairs for exit.
Trains usually run to Waterloo every half an hour at 23 and 53 minutes past the hour.
Aren't many facilities so if you're coming from another station or town I'd get what you need there.
