Glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods.
So that we can improve the safety of our site and your experience of parking at Formby, we're introducing closing times and other changes at our car parks which may affect your visit. Here's everything you need to know.
Rare wildlife, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be discovered - part of Formby's amazing and ever changing landscape.
Enjoy breathtaking sea views or a picnic; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby's fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.
Whether you want to walk, run or ride your bike there's something for everyone at Formby, the perfect place to get outdoors and active.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | N/A | £7.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | N/A | £50.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Horse box | N/A | £15.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Mini bus | N/A | £18.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Car | N/A | £7.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | N/A | £50.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Mini bus | N/A | £18.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Every time you scan your membership card or pay to park you’ll be supporting vital conservation work across the Formby coastline.
Free admission to members on production of a valid membership card.
Tickets are not transferable between car parks.
Payment is via pay and display machines using coins only. Please find a member of the visitor welcome team for card payments, including contactless, or download the 'paybyphone' app and follow the instructions printed on the machine.
Any vehicles above 2.3m in height, including horse boxes and horse trailers, cannot enter Lifeboat Road car park. These vehicles will need to park on the adjacent field. Please note that the field at Lifeboat Road will be gated shut overnight and any vehicles remaining will be locked in. See our Opening Times to plan your visit.
No parking is available for horse boxes or horse trailers at Victoria Road.
No coach parking is available on weekends or bank holidays at either Victoria Road or Lifeboat Road car parks.
All group visits to Formby must be booked in advance, even if you are walking on to site. To book please go to the Group Bookings page on the Formby webpage. This includes all groups that require parking for minibuses or coaches.
