Need to knowThe park is preparing to welcome lots of visitors17:01, 11 Jul 2026Tents in Victoria Park(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)Why tents have appeared in a Merseyside park this weekDozens of tents have been spotted in a park in Merseyside. Pictures taken on Wednesday, July 8 show rows of tents at Victoria Park in Southport as a huge event takes over Sefton. The 154th Open Championship is set to take place at Royal Birkdale from July 12 to 19, with thousands of spectators expected to attend.The Open is one of the four major championships in men's golf, alongside the Masters, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. Local golfer Tommy Fleetwood, Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, and American professional Scottie Scheffler are taking part.As thousands head to the region for the hu