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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 2019
- Excellent200
- Very Good138
- Average43
- Poor23
- Terrible15
Recent Reviews:
- Lynne ADunfermline, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBrilliant beach
Friday, 19th July 2019You can park right on the beach! There are signs if you have a dog, you need to stay on one side as the other side is for bathers. The day we were there, there was a hot food van and ice cream van... Read full review - Andrew HKilbirnie, United KingdomTrip Type:Familylovely beachFriday, 19th July 2019This is one of the loveliest beaches that I have been to, clean with plenty of sand for children to play on. Read full review
- kayleighacPreston, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLove it here!Monday, 22nd July 2019Lovely clean beach, can take the car on and is easy so don't need to carry much, friendly staff greeting you, £5 car park for the whole day... Can't complain! Will continue to visit. 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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