About
Southport Beach has been awarded the Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy. The QCA award tells visitors that the standards of beach management are of the highest quality in the UK.
The resort’s beach is home to many thousands of wading birds returning for from their northern breeding grounds at the end of the summer….. epic journey.
Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season. Please take note of beach safety flags and signage.
Cycle parking, cycle hire and ‘Freewheeling’ scheme at Southport Ecocentre and Dunes Leisure Centre.
Southport Beach is managed by Sefton Coast and Countryside Service.
Book Tickets
Facilities
Other
- Car Parking
- Dogs Accepted - Please keep under close control and take care not to disturb flocks of wading birds. Poop scoop area. Dog free zone.
- Parking (charge)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Beach Parking Promenade
- Parking Available
- Picnic Facility
- Street Parking
- Toilets
- Toilets - Toilets are available at ‘Ocean Plaza’.
Children & Infants
- Child Friendly
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Beach parking off Marine Drive, Southport, £4.50-£6.00 (seasonal). Beach parking closed at high tides. Beachfront parking, pay and display, all year round. Park and Ride at Ecocentre No coaches. Horseboxes accepted at Weld Road parking
Map & Directions
Road Directions
There is easy access from the Trans-Pennine Trail, which follows the Promenade. Parking £4.50 - £6.00 (seasonal)
Public Transport Directions
Southport beach is a mile walk or bus journey from the Southport railway station.Local Bus service contact Merseytravel