Formby

Formby is a coastal town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England. It lies on the Irish Sea coast between Crosby to the south and Southport to the north, roughly 10 miles north of Liverpool city centre. The town is known for its expansive sandy beaches and dunes at Formby Point, which face the mouth of the River Alt and are a distinctive feature of the local landscape.

The pinewoods of Formby, a National Trust property, form a major ecological site adjacent to the beach. The woods are notable for their population of red squirrels and for supporting migratory birds; the dunes host diverse plant and invertebrate communities. Formby Point and the surrounding dunes are a popular destination for walking, birdwatching and coastal recreation.

Formby developed as a seaside resort in the 19th and early 20th centuries, aided by railway links to Liverpool. Today the local economy is supported by tourism, leisure facilities, and residents who commute to nearby cities. The town has a railway station on the Northern Line, providing services to Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston, along with the A565 coastal road serving road traffic.

Education in Formby includes Formby High School and several primary schools. The community also contains golf courses, including Formby Golf Club, and a range of local shops and services that serve residents and visitors.