Southport and Ainsdale beach car parks closed until next April

Beach car parks at Southport and Ainsdale closed for the season at the end of the day on Thursday 30th September 2021.

A new off-beach car park for Ainsdale is in the planning process and is expected to be ready to open from Easter 2022.

Car parking for the beach at Formby is managed by the National Trust, who have lots of helpful tips you should read when planning your visit there. Have a look at their planning your visit page.

Tide times vary everyday throughout the year. Please check the tides website before you make your journey especially if you want to see the Antony Gormley statues. 

Southport Lifeboat have their own safety advice about tides, and how to avoid becoming cut off. Be aware of your surroundings and keeping checking behind you that the tide isn't coming in around you. Find out more in this MySefton news item.