Formby Map

Formby map, view the Merseyside town of Formby, located in the county of Merseyside, England.

Detailed Street Map of Formby Merseyside & Guide to the Area

Formby Map Merseyside: Interactive map of Formby, displaying the town situated in the county of Merseyside, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Formby area and a Formby town centre map, showing Formby Beach and Formby Golf Club.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Formby map are: Waitrose, Formby Pool, The Pinewoods, The Freshfield, Formby Library, The Village News, Woodwards Wine Bar, Café D'Art, Wetherspoon's The Lifeboat, M&S Simply Food, Costa Coffee, Formby Books, Lingham's Bookshop, Spar Formby, Specsavers, The Gallery Formby, Cassidy's Formby, The Cross House Inn, Iceland Foods, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Chapel Lane Dental, Church of Our Lady of Compassion, Formby High School, Redgate Primary School, Formby Community Fire Station, Tesco Express, Sorrento Italian, The Good Catch, Royal Bank of Scotland, The Bakehouse, Greggs, Body & Mind Therapy, St Peter's Church, Dapa Boutique, Lloyds Pharmacy, The Railway Pub, Don Luigi, Co-op Food, Formby Surgery, Boots Pharmacy, Pizza Express, St Luke's Primary School, Sanctuary Hair, Galleria Restaurant, British Red Cross Shop, Woodlands Hospice Charity Shop, HSBC, Formby Methodist Church, Savers Health & Beauty, Elbow Lane Dental Care, Formby Post Office.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Ainsdale, Hightown, Little Altcar, Great Altcar, Freshfield, Ince Blundell, Thornton, Crosby, Blundellsands, Birkdale, Churchtown, Halsall, Maghull, Lydiate, Ormskirk, Westhead, Aughton, Scarisbrick, Banks, Southport, Waterloo, Seaforth, Netherton, Bootle, Kirkby, Melling, Lunt, Litherland, Old Roan, Walton, Fazakerley, Gillmoss, Croxteth, Anfield, Everton, Allerton, Mossley Hill.

Formby is a relaxed coastal town in Merseyside, tucked between Liverpool and Southport, known for its sandy beaches, pine woods and peaceful charm. It's the kind of place where life ticks along at its own pace, but with just enough going on to keep things interesting. With a blend of nature, community spirit and a bit of understated class, it attracts day-trippers, nature lovers and families who fancy being close to the coast without straying too far from city life.

The town's history stretches right back to Viking times, with the name “Formby” thought to come from Old Norse, meaning “village of the foremen” or “settlement by the sea.” It's always been tied to the land and coast, from farming roots to becoming a sought-after commuter town. In the early 20th century, the arrival of the railway helped turn it into a proper residential area. Today, the population hovers around 25,000, giving it a friendly, small-town feel with plenty of character. It's long been popular with Liverpool's professional crowd, drawn to the peaceful surroundings and wide, leafy streets.

There's plenty to see and do in Formby itself. The National Trust-managed Formby Beach is a huge draw, with towering sand dunes and pine forests home to rare red squirrels. Families love the space, dog walkers are spoiled for choice, and birdwatchers often gather at the coast. There's also the Lifeboat Road and Victoria Road access points, both leading to open stretches of coastline that feel a world away from busy roads. Just outside town, you'll find Speke Hall, a well-preserved Tudor manor house run by the National Trust, while Rufford Old Hall, managed by the same, sits a little further inland. For English Heritage fans, the nearby ruins of Burscough Priory or Norton Priory Museum & Gardens over in Runcorn are well worth the trip.

Looking further afield, Merseyside as a whole is packed with things to explore. Liverpool's got the Beatles, the Mersey ferries, countless museums, galleries, theatres and sporting venues. The Albert Dock is a favourite for a day out, and football fans have both Anfield and Goodison Park within easy reach. Southport isn't far either, offering a more traditional seaside day out with its pier, gardens and arcades. If you're in the mood for a scenic drive, the Wirral Peninsula offers up lovely villages, beaches and country parks.

Formby's well connected, making it ideal for commuters or day-trippers. The town sits just off the A565, which links it to Southport and Liverpool. The train station's on the Merseyrail Northern Line, so you can hop on a train and be in central Liverpool in under 30 minutes. There are regular bus routes, and for those flying in, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the closest, roughly a 40-minute drive depending on traffic. Manchester Airport is a bit further but still within reach if needed. Cycling and walking paths are well maintained too, especially through the dunes and woods.

Merseyside is a metropolitan county that includes Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens. It's a place shaped by industry, music, and football, with strong working-class roots and a growing reputation for culture and tourism. From gritty docklands to peaceful parklands, it's a county of contrast, where local pride runs deep and community ties still matter.

Some More Nearby Places: Ainsdale, Hightown, Little Altcar, Great Altcar, Freshfield, Ince Blundell, Thornton, Crosby, Blundellsands, Birkdale, Churchtown, Halsall, Maghull, Lydiate, Ormskirk, Westhead, Aughton, Scarisbrick, Banks, Southport, Waterloo, Seaforth, Netherton, Bootle, Kirkby, Melling, Lunt, Litherland, Old Roan, Walton, Fazakerley, Gillmoss, Croxteth, Anfield, Everton, Allerton, Mossley Hill.

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