A coastal nature haven for wildlife and people. Discover some of Europe’s best sand dune habitats, where many rare species thrive, including natterjack toads.

Joined August 2010
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Please follow the signed diversions for access to the beach. For wheelchair access to the beach please visit Ainsdale, satnav postcode PR8 2QA. Please keep checking on our website and social media for updates. Thank you for your support.
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⚠Beach access is closed⚠ Spring tides and storm surges have caused damage to the boardwalk at Lifeboat Road and created steep dune cliffs at Victoria Road beach access path. ❗For you safety, please do not use these routes until further notice❗
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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Victoria Road car park is full and closed. Lifeboat Road car park is filling up quickly. Please travel by train or head to nearby beaches. 🚆 Train times bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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National Trust Formby retweeted
Amber warning of wind affecting North West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Due to high winds, Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road car parks and toilets will be closing at 12noon today. For your own safety we would advise planning your visit for another time. The team are aiming to re-open late afternoon on Weds 24th Jan once safety checks have taken place.
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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Victoria Road car park is full and closed. Lifeboat Road car park is filling up quickly. Please travel by train or head to nearby beaches. 🚆 Train times bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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The Met Office have issued a warning for high winds today. For the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff the Victoria Road car park and toilets at Lifeboat Road and Victoria Road will be closed from 1pm today. We hope to re-open the car park and toilets on Monday 12th.
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Sorry, that should read Monday 11th for reopening.
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💨A yellow weather warning has been issued for high winds tomorrow. We’re planning to open as usual but will continue to monitor. We may need to close the car parks at short notice for safety reasons. Please stick to open spaces and away from woodland areas. Thank you.
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The British Horse Society have special permission to run a Ride Out event at @NTFormby today from 10am to 5pm. Thank you for being mindful of riders throughout the day and keeping dogs under close control.
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The British Horse Society have special permission to run a Ride Out event at NT Formby from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 24 September. Thank you for being mindful of riders and keeping dogs under close control. Horse riding at NT Formby bit.ly/48k0rfY
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We love welcoming schools and groups to explore Formby’s nature haven. For the safety of your group members pre-booking your visit is essential, even if you are walking on site. Discover everything you need to know about how to book a group visit here bit.ly/44LzvDS
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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Victoria Road car park is full and closed. Lifeboat Road car park is filling up quickly. Please travel by train or head to nearby beaches. 🚆 Train times bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 📷🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q
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With the warm weather and the Southport Air Show our car parks are already filling up today. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Train times bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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Both car parks are full and closed for the rest of the day. Please travel by train or head to alternative beaches nearby. 🚆 Plan your train journey here bit.ly/41KRd85 🏖 Sefton beaches bit.ly/3PJfBBC 🏖 Wirral beaches bit.ly/3PInB5Q Thank you.
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