Borrow a sand wheelchair at Formby
- Published:
- 22 November 2023
We have five sand wheelchairs that you can borrow for free. The wheelchairs are designed to be pushed by someone and come with big, wide tyres, increasing the surface area and helping to prevent sinking on sand.
Formby beach car park closed for major conservation project
Victoria Road car park closed until spring 2026 for conservation work - no pedestrian access through the work site. Please don’t travel to us by car on sunny days. Get the train to Formby station or visit alternative beaches along the Sefton and Wirral Coast. Thanks for your understanding whilst we enhance this special space.
Here’s some useful information;
♿️Work best on slightly damp sand on the beach.
♿️They can also be used on sandy woodland paths.
♿️It's best to book a couple of days in advance to secure a wheelchair but it's not essential as we'll accommodate your request on the day if we can.
♿️The wheelchairs are available anytime between 10am and 3pm.
♿️We recommend heading to Lifeboat Road for beach access as there is a boardwalk.
♿️On arrival pop and see the welcome team at the National Trust van in the Lifeboat Road car park.
♿️On the day you will need to fill in a brief disclaimer form and leave your contact details.
♿️Please return the wheelchair by 3pm latest so that we can get them ready for the next day.
We would like to say a massive thank you to Fleetwood Beach wheelchairs for kindly donating three of the wheelchairs available to use at Formby.
Get in touch to request a sand wheelchair
Email us at formby@nationaltrust.org.uk to request to book a sand wheelchair. Let us know your preferred date and time and one of the team will get back to you.