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Ainsdale Beach
About
Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, with zones set aside for kite buggy and landboard use and kitesurfing taking place on the sea.
It has been awarded International Blue Flag on a number of occassions. The QCA award tells visitors that the standards of beach management are of the highest quality in the UK.
A permit is required before you use a power kite in the kite zone.
The Ainsdale Discovery Centre, situated adjacent to the beach and Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve, provides local information, a classroom facility, venue for events and free cycle hire .
Open during the summer, you are welcome to pop in and see the shell collection and find out what wildlife there is to see and maybe have a go at a family activity.
Ainsdale Beach and nature reserve are popular with schools and colleges for educational visits and provide a venue for a variety of events throughout the year.
Nearby Ainsdale Village offers good shopping and restaurants.
Please take note of beach safety flags and signage.
Codes of conduct available.
No Lifeguard cover.
Ainsdale Beach is managed by Sefton Coast and Countryside Service.
Facilities
Other
- Dogs Accepted - Please keep under close control and take care not to disturb flocks of wading birds Poop scoop area. Dog free zone for 200m either side of the beach entrance at Shore Road.
- Groups accepted - Please book before visit (see contact details)
- Toilets - Toilets are located at the beach entrance at the end of Shore Road.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking is available for the summer season and is valid for Ainsdale Beach Car Park, Southport Beach Car Park and Formby Lifeboat Road Car Park. £45 for a car £80 for a minibus or horse-wagon/trailer. Available at Ainsdale Discovery Centre or the Southport Town Hall, Lord Street, PR8 1DA
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent197
- Very Good133
- Average44
- Poor23
- Terrible15
Recent Reviews:
- melaniehogwashSouthport, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayLovely day on the beach
Sunday, 7th April 2019Beach toilets should be open. Nearest toilets are miles away. Are we expecting visitors from far and wide to do their 'business' in the dunes? Read full review - stuartmiller2Southport, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLong and fabulous English beach
Saturday, 13th April 2019Backed by the sandunes you can walk from Southport to Formby and beyond through the dunes or along the beach of golden sand Read full review - Sue25Shrewsbury, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLovely beach
Friday, 19th April 2019Nice beach can park the car on it. Unfortunately it must be a 20 minute round trip to the sea and back. Read full review
Map & Directions
Awards
- Beach Awards Quality Coast Award 2011
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) |
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