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Ainsdale Beach

Shore Road, Ainsdale, Merseyside, PR8 2QB

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Tel: +44 (0)151 934 2967

Fax: +44 (0)1704 575628

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Ainsdale Beach

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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

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  • 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 - Beach parking off Shore Road, Ainsdale. Car park charge £4.50 - £6.00 (seasonal) No coaches. Horseboxes accepted Seasonal parking £40.00 available from Ainsdale Discovery Centre or TIC

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4 of 5 stars
336 reviews
  • Certificate of Excellence 2017

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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Recent Reviews:

  • andrewharding101
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    nice place
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 21st July 2017
    Nice to walk along Ainsdale beach and the dunes. Got to get to the edge of the sea this year and the weather was fantastic. Would recommend to go along and have a look Read full review
  • Ali E
    Hale, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Go to the toilet before you go in!
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 19th July 2017
    As the title says, was very nice and plenty of space. Pretty quiet as well which made it nicer though we did go on a Monday morning. Tide was out so the water felt miles away. Toilets are by the... Read full review
  • suelindop
    Stone, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    "Strands" by Jean Sprackland.
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 17th July 2017
    Read the book then visit Ainsdale Sands. A must! Her description of finds on the beach, and the nature of the beach are incredible. Read full review
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Awards

  • Beach Awards Quality Coast Award 2011

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)

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