Crosby Beach
Tel: +44(0)151 934 2961
About
Crosby Beach is now the permanent home to ‘Another Place’, the sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist, Antony Gormley.
The beach has been awarded the Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy.
The QCA award tells visitors that the standards of beach management are of the highest quality in the UK.
Visitors can walk along Crosby Beach and the Coastal Path and take in views of the sea, the Wirral and North Wales.
Access to this strip of coast is good with four train stations and free car parks at Crosby Marine Lake, Mariners Road and Hall Road.
The 22 mile Sefton Coastal Path starts here and a section of the national cycle path network runs the length of the Park.
Please take note of beach safety flags and signage.
Codes of conduct available.
Lifeguard cover.
Crosby Coastal Park and Crosby 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.
- Groups accepted - Please book before visit (see contact details)
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking at Cambridge Road, Mariners Road and Hall Road car parks.
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent443
- Very Good258
- Average55
- Poor21
- Terrible25
Recent Reviews:
- Flint77Chipping Campden, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesVery interesting as an art formMonday, 2nd January 2023Seeing some mention of the risks of going on the beach this is what Mersey Rail say. Please note: Crosby beach is a non-bathing beach with areas of soft sand and mud and a risk of changing tides... Read full review
- SamDakinBromsgrove, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyEasy to access via train.Saturday, 4th March 2023A great place to visit, easy to get to via train, 15 min walk from the station straight route! Statues were clearly visible although it was in the middle of high and low tide. Some sinking sand and... Read full review
- loraines111Trip Type:Solo travelQuick-Sand Warning ⚠️Saturday, 18th March 2023Quick sand alert ⚠️ I sank up to my waist and had pull out while being watched by growing spectators. There are no signs but I found out that this is a regular hazard for people. What a disgrace of a... Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Approximately 5 miles north of Liverpool, less than 1 mile west of Crosby/Waterloo and 20 miles south of Southport off A565.
Public Transport Directions
Different parts of Crosby Beach can be reached by train via the Northern Line (Merseytravel) stopping at:
Waterloo Station: 3/4 mile walk
Blundellsands & Crosby: 3/4 mile walk
Hall Road: 2 Minute Walk
Local Bus service contact Merseytravel.
Awards
- Beach Awards Quality Coast Award 2011