National Trust Formby
Description
Glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby Rare plants and animals, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be discovered - part of Formby's amazing and ever changing landscape.
Enjoy breathtaking sea views or a picnic; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby's fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.
Whether you want to walk, run or ride there's something for everyone at Formby, the perfect place to get outdoors and active.
If you have any questions or comments please email us formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
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facebook.comHigh winds have been forecast for Formby this weekend (30th and 31st December). If you are planning a visit to us then please think carefully before heading in to the woods, if it is very windy, and be aware that the site will close at short notice if the wind speed becomes dangerously high.
Our White Solstice event is now sold out.
White Solstice 21st December For those who have booked tickets, we are really looking forward to seeing everyone at Lifeboat Road for what will be a magical installation and performance event for the winter solstice, working with Liverpool based artists, Laurence Payot • The event is taking place at our new site at Lifeboat Road • Starts at 3.30pm, parking is free and available at Lifeboat Road • Hot drinks are available to can be purchased on the night • Please wrap up warm and bring a torch with you as the event is outdoors • We will be sending out an email to everyone who has booked tickets with further information in due course
White Solstice 21st December For those who have booked tickets, we are really looking forward to seeing everyone at Lifeboat Road for what will be a magical installation and performance event for the winter solstice, working with Liverpool based artists, Laurence Payot • The event is taking place at our new site at Lifeboat Road • Starts at 3.30pm, parking is free and available at Lifeboat Road • Hot drinks are available to can be purchased on the night • Please wrap up warm and bring a torch with you as the event is outdoors • We will be sending out an email to everyone who has booked tickets with further information in due course
White Solstice Workshops You can be part of the White Solstice event by taking part in one of our free creative workshops. The workshops will take place every weekend before the event and there is no need to book your place - just turn up at one of of our drop-in sessions. What you create will be used by the artist, Laurence Payot, in her installation for the White Solstice event taking place on Thursday 21 December. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day
White Solstice Workshops You can be part of the White Solstice event by taking part in one of our free creative workshops. The workshops will take place every weekend before the event and there is no need to book your place - just turn up at one of of our drop-in sessions. What you create will be used by the artist, Laurence Payot, in her installation for the White Solstice event taking place on Thursday 21 December. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Tuesday 12 December – Formby Pool, Creative workshops with NT staff. Drop in session from 9am-12midday Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day
There are very high tides during the day at Formby over the next few days: today at 10.24am, Monday at 11.09am, Tuesday at 11.55am, Wednesday at 12.43pm and Thursday at 1.33pm. Please be aware that on these dates there will be little or no beach available for approximately 2 hours either side of the high tide times.
White Solstice Workshops You can be part of the White Solstice event by taking part in one of our free creative workshops. The workshops will take place every weekend before the event and there is no need to book your place - just turn up at one of of our drop-in sessions. What you create will be used by the artist, Laurence Payot, in her installation for the White Solstice event taking place on Thursday 21 December. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day Tuesday 12 December – Formby Pool, Creative workshops with NT staff. Drop in session from 9am-12midday Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day
BOARDWALK ACCESS TO THE BEACH Volunteers and Rangers cleared the boardwalk of sand on Friday 24th November. Then the north wind blew and covered it over again and the forecast is for strong northerlies for the rest of this week! This means the wind will be blowing a continual stream of sand over the path and we just won’t be able to keep it clear. We’re hoping to be able to hire a mini-digger towards the end of next week to do some larger scale work around the boardwalk. We’ll then build some brushwood fencing which (all being well) should help to reduce the scale of the blown sand problem. Thanks for your patience and understanding and if everything goes to plan, we’ll be able to maintain access much more efficiently in the future.
White Solstice Workshops You can be part of the White Solstice event by taking part in one of our free creative workshops. The workshops will take place every weekend before the event and there is no need to book your place - just turn up at one of of our drop-in sessions. What you create will be used by the artist, Laurence Payot, in her installation for the White Solstice event taking place on Thursday 21 December. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Friday 1 December – Formby Library - artist workshop with Laurence Payot, drop in session from 10am (all welcome) Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day Tuesday 12 December – Formby Pool, Creative workshops with NT staff. Drop in session from 9am-12midday Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December – Creative workshops with NT staff on site at Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road information points, timings 12pm-2pm each day
Formby Beach Clean, 30 November 2017 11:00 - 14:00 Sea Life Manchester are running Beach Cleans at National Trust Formby, to help to keep our beach beautiful. Do you fancy mucking in? Every volunteer at these events will be given a complimentary ticket to the Sea Life Manchester centre, to learn more about how to protect marine life. they will also be entered into a monthly prize draw for a SeaTREK or a Turtle Feeding Experience as a thank you for helping to make a difference. You can get more information and register by sending an e-mail to ConservationSLM@merlinentertainments.biz Booking details Call 0161 629 2043
Over the summer, people told us their thoughts, ideas and concerns regarding Formby. The key topics and comments are summarised in a report that can be found via the following link. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby/features/formby-consultation-open-day-report Further consultation coming soon, but in the meantime we'd welcome your comments on the concerns and suggestions expressed to date.
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