Escape the noise and bustle of Liverpool and head to Crosby beach. Spanning three miles from the Port of Liverpool to the River Alt, this is a beach with a difference.
Crosby Beach Statues
Crosby Beach has more than a few surprises up its sleeve – 100 in fact. The famous Crosby Beach Statues are cast-iron, life-size figures stretching three kilometres along the shore, and almost one kilometre out to sea. They are the creation of ‘Angel of the North’ artist Anthony Gormley. placed here as part of a permanent art exhibition entitled ‘Another Place'.
These thought-provoking sculptures can only be viewed when the tide is out, so check out the tidal times before you go. Then grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the spectacle as the men on the beach miraculously appear from the sea.
Aside from the art installation there are plenty of other reasons to visit Crosby Beach. There’s also a play area, refreshment vans, sand dunes and a place for picnicking. Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the coastal paths, take in stunning estuary views and watch the big ships come and go.
Other beaches to explore in the North
Other activities in this area
Everyman Playhouse Theatre - Liverpool
How to get here
Nearest train station: Waterloo (Merseyside)
Distance from train station: 0.9 miles, 18 min walk
Contact
Hall Road, West Crosby, Merseyside, L23 6XW
0151 934 2967
What to know before you go
Dogs welcome – But take care to keep them under close control so as not to disturb flocks of wading birds. Crosby beach not a designated bathing area.
Facilities
Onsite parking and free parking at Cambridge Road, Mariners Road and Hall Road car parks. Crosby Beach is backed by a promenade where the ‘Another Place’ Iron men can be safely viewed.
