Formby on the coast of Lancashire and part of the West Lancashire Coastal Plain offers the visitor some of the best natural National Trust beaches in the country, visitors are attracted here to appreciate the long sandy beaches, stunning coastline and its reputation as one of the last remaining places in the country that is home to a thriving colony of red squirrels. There is no doubt that Formby has plenty to offer both the resident and visitor. Its centre boasts a wide variety of local stores as well as a number of the national chains that offer a wide variety of products. The town of Formby has never been industrialised and to a certain extent it has benefitted from this absence allowing the town to grow as a tourist resort and residential centre, there are a number of good schools in the area and associated facilities. People are attracted here because of the good quality of life to be enjoyed, the town is close to three major golf courses, football and cricket clubs. Combine this with its proximity to Liverpool and Manchester, its excellent rail service and John Lennon Airport then it becomes easier to understand the appeal of Formby.
Accountant
Caravan Park
Classes
Dentist
Azure Dental
Elbow Lane Dental Practice
Volynchook Mason & Associates
Doctor
A Youell & Partners
The Village Surgery
Golf Club
Formby Golf Club
Formby Ladies
Health and Fitness Club
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Don Luigi
Gallery Bar and Grill Formby
Golden Bridge
Milly’s
New Cathay Garden
School
Woodlands County Primary SchoolSolicitor
David Bishop & Co
Maxwell Hodge
Taxi
Merseyside Computer Cabs
Rimmers Taxis
Village Radio Cars
Sports Clubs
Formby TT Centre (Table Tennis)
Shops
Specsavers
Hallmark Cards
Chapel Lane Barbers
Pritchards Bookshop
Silver & Rose Opticians
Activities
High Elm Archers(Archery)
Merseyside Ladies Cycling Association(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Formby
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa (1.69 miles)
At Formby Hall, championship golf meets the delights of a 4-star hotel and stylish restaurant, at the heart of England's beautiful Golf Coast, near Southport and Liverpool. Following an extensive £10 million development, you are now ... More | visit website
Cross Farm Cottages (4.07 miles)
Blundellsands Guesthouse (4.80 miles)
Award Winning Guest House in Liverpool... Blundellsands Guest house was opened in 1996 and is a family run business, there is a friendly atmosphere with personal attention given to all guests. The Hotel was awarded ... More | visit website
Birkdale Guesthouse (5.14 miles)
West Tower Country House Hotel (5.35 miles)
Built in 1785, the country house & hotel has been lavishly redeveloped to incorporate a stylish yet elegant interior complementing many of its original features. Offering a fabulous al a carte restaurant West Tower is ... More | visit website
Woodlands Guest House (5.90 miles)
The Royal Hotel (6.07 miles)
The Royal Hotel is a privately owned 25 bedroom 3 star hotel situated at Waterloo, Liverpool, overlooking the Marine Gardens and the Mersey estuary, with views of the Wirral & North Wales in the distance. ... More | visit website
Ivydene Guest House (6.10 miles)
A private enclave, located in a particular congenial area of central Southport and enjoying a quiet residential atmosphere, Ivydene is a privately run guesthouse of the traditional Victorian era. It is perfect for those who ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Southport (Ormskirk) (6.11 miles)
Located 4 miles from Ormskirk and 5 miles from Southport train stations. Ideally situated within easy reach of both the M57 and M58. Our Southport (Ormskirk) Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfy beds in ... More | visit websiteDukes Folly Hotel (6.12 miles)
The Dukes Folly hotel is stylish hotel situated on the corner of the famous Lord Street, and very close to the shops. There are 20 bedrooms, 6 of which are themed rooms for that special occasion. There ... More | visit website
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