Beaches · Liverpool · United Kingdom
The best beaches in and near Liverpool
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Crosby Beach (About 15–20 minutes by Merseyrail).
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 4
- Warmest sea
- 17°C (63°F)
The beaches
About 15–20 minutes by Merseyrail · Art, sunset walks and photography
1.Crosby Beach
A long sandy beach where Antony Gormley's 100 cast-iron figures of Another Place stand along the shore and gaze out to sea. Swimming is not advised because of soft mud and fast tides.
About 30 minutes by Merseyrail · Families and nature walks
2.Formby Beach
Wide sands backed by tall dunes and the National Trust's red-squirrel pinewoods.
About 20–25 minutes by Merseyrail · Families and promenade walks
3.New Brighton
A traditional seaside resort on the Wirral facing the mouth of the Mersey, with a sandy beach, a promenade, a lighthouse and Fort Perch Rock.
About 30 minutes by Merseyrail · Tidal walks and wildlife
4.West Kirby
A sandy beach and marine lake on the Wirral, from where guided walks cross the sands at low tide to Hilbre Island and its grey seals.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (46°F) | 8°C (46°F) |
| February | 7°C (45°F) | 8°C (46°F) |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 13°C (55°F) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 16°C (61°F) |
| June | 14°C (57°F) | 18°C (64°F) |
| July | 16°C (61°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| August | 17°C (63°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 18°C (64°F) |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 11°C (52°F) |
| December | 9°C (48°F) | 8°C (46°F) |
Staying near the beach
Getting to the beaches
- Train — Merseyrail's underground loop links Lime Street, Central, Moorfields and James Street in the centre, with lines to Crosby, Formby, Southport, the Wirral, Chester and Liverpool South Parkway for the airport.
- Bus — Buses run from Queen Square and Liverpool ONE bus stations to Anfield, Sefton Park, Woolton and other suburbs.
- Ferry — Mersey Ferries cross from the Pier Head to Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral, running both as commuter crossings and as river explorer cruises.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, July, averages 20°C (68°F).
Beach safety
Liverpool is generally safe for visitors, but pickpocketing and phone theft occur in busy shopping streets and crowded nightlife areas. On the beaches at Crosby and the Wirral, tides come in fast across wide sands and mud, so check tide times and never walk out to Hilbre Island without guidance. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Liverpool have beaches?
Yes: Crosby Beach, Formby Beach, New Brighton and West Kirby.
+What is the best beach near Liverpool?
Crosby Beach: A long sandy beach where Antony Gormley's 100 cast-iron figures of Another Place stand along the shore and gaze out to sea. Swimming is not advised because of soft mud and fast tides.