Welcome to Formby

Formby is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England. It is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes. The town has a population of around 25,000 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and rich history.

One of the main attractions in Formby is the National Trust Formby Beach, which is a stunning stretch of coastline that offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, natterjack toads, and sand lizards. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the beach or explore the sand dunes, which are some of the largest in the UK.

Formby is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Formby Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now a popular hotel and wedding venue. The town also has a number of churches, including the Holy Trinity Church, which dates back to the 19th century. Overall, Formby is a charming town that offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history.

Local Weather

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Wind: 8.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Our Lady Of Compassion Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Houghton	Bull Cop Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 8BZ 01704877281 School Website
Freshfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Ward	Watchyard Lane Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3JT 01704876567 School Website
Redgate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Webb	Redgate Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4EW 01704828140 School Website
Formby High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Mackenzie	Freshfield Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3HW 01704873100 School Website
Trinity St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Pringle	Paradise Lane Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 7EJ 01704876391 School Website
Woodlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith Williams	Woodlands Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2JN 01704876444 School Website
St Lukes Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Cowey	Jubilee Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2HW 01704872692 School Website
St Jeromes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kathryn Monaghan	Greenloons Drive Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2LX 01704833211 School Website
Range High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mcgarry	Stapleton Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2YN 01704879315 School Website
Kings Meadow Primary School And Early Years Education Centre Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandie Lineton	Meadow Lane Ainsdale Southport Merseyside PR8 3RS 01704578512 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Formby Kirkland Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2JF 0.66 Miles

Freshfield Victoria Road, Freshfield, Merseyside, L37 7DD 0.82 Miles

Hightown St Georges Road, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 3RX 2.24 Miles

Ainsdale Station Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside, PR8 3HJ 3.11 Miles

Hall Road Hall Road East, Blundellsands, Merseyside, L23 8TU 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cars In The City Limousines 07787 732492 5 Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BE 0.05 Miles
Village Radio Cars 01704 877777 36B Chapel Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4DU 0.28 Miles
Phoenix Cabs 01704 878585 17A Elbow La, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4AB 0.32 Miles
Instyle Executive Travel 07894 264592 12A Liverpool Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4BS 0.37 Miles
Airport Wheels 0800 211 8056 12A Liverpool Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4BS 0.37 Miles
Compass Cars 01704 871717 Mayflower House, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 6BU 0.62 Miles
Coastal Travel 01704 569787 16 Grinstead Close, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4RP 4.68 Miles
Specialist Chauffeur Services 0151 924 8943 40 Victoria Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 7XZ 4.70 Miles
Birkdale Cars 01704 567067 15 Clive Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4RZ 4.78 Miles
Events Chauffeur 0151 924 5045 Hillcrest Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9XS 4.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Close Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cross Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gores Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Formby Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Formby Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mawdsley Close/ Gardeners Rd Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Formby Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Altcar Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cable Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smithy Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watchyard Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cartmel Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryeground Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Liverpool Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chapel Lane Surgery 01704 876363	Chapel Lane Surgery 13 Chapel Lane, Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4DL
The Village Surgery Formby 01704 878661	The Village Surgery 12 Elbow Lane,Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4AW
The Hollies Family Surgery 01704 877600	The Hollies 10 Elbow Lane, Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4AF
Freshfield Surgery	61 Gores Lane Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3NU
Hightown Village Surgery 0151 9293603	Hightown Village Surgery 1 St Georges Road Hightown Merseyside L38 3RY

Local Stores

Formby - Queens Road
37-39 Queens Road
Formby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L37 2HG
01704 831893
Store Website
0.87 miles

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SPAR Freshfield
1, Green Lane
Freshfields
Formby
Liverpool
L37 7DJ
01704 833012
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parker &Amp; Crowther Vets
113 Church Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3ND 01704 877145 formby@parkerandcrowther.co.uk Website 0.41 miles
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Village Veterinary Surgery
1 Brows Lane Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3HY 01704 872924 villagevetsformby@gmail.com Website 0.42 miles
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service

Parker &Amp; Crowther Vets
309-311 Liverpool Road Birkdale Southport Merseyside PR8 3DE 01704 575606 daleside@parkerandcrowther.co.uk Website 4.30 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
New Cut Lane Southport Merseyside PR8 3DW 01704 567 624 4.40 miles


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Village Vets Crosby
Unit 3 10 Moor Lane Liverpool Merseyside L23 2UE 4.70 miles

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Medivet Crosby (Mews Veterinary Centre)
Preseland Road Liverpool Merseyside L23 5TJ 0151 924 2025 crosby@medivet.co.uk Website 5.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 1.24 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 3.39 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 11.25 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 13.05 miles

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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays. Lytham Hall Park 13.31 miles

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 13.77 miles Roydon Park Is On The Left Of The Drive

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Weather Forecast

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