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Formby

Liverpool & Lancashire

A coastal nature haven for wildlife and people

National Trust Formby Countryside Office, Blundell Avenue, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PH

An adult raising her hands in the air, surrounded by three children exploring the sand dunes at Formby, Liverpool

Important notice

Victoria Road car park closed until spring 2026 for conservation work – no pedestrian access through work site. Please don't travel to us by car on sunny days. Get the train or consider alternative beaches on the Sefton and Wirral Coast. Thank you.

Planning your visit

Formby beach car park closed for major conservation project 

Formby beach car park closed until spring 2026 for a major conservation project. Please avoid travelling to us by car on sunny days. Find out more about the work involved in this project and impact on your plans to visit.

Bright yellow sign with the text Formby beach car park closed for a major conservation project until spring 2026. Also shows no parking or pedestrian access symbols

School and group visits to Formby 

Pre-booking is essential when visiting Formby as a school or group; discover everything you need to know about how to book a group visit, where to park and about education group memberships.

School group on beach

Horse riding at Formby 

Horses are welcome at Formby. Find out all your need to know about riding your horse on the beach or through the woodlands.

Two women riding their horses on the beach with sea and waves in the background

Borrow a sand wheelchair at Formby 

We have four sand wheelchairs available at Formby for you to book in advance and borrow for free.

Sand wheelchairs available to borrow at Formby
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