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Formby
Town in Merseyside, England

Formby

Formby is a town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England.

Get in

Getting to Formby

Formby's closest civilian airport is Liverpool's John Lennon Airport which is 23 miles away however it is easily accessible from the Liverpool-Southport railway. Merseyrail offers a handy train service connecting Formby to Liverpool and Southport. Formby's two train stations are Formby and Freshfield; both within walking distance of each other.

See

Worth seeing

In Formby, the main attraction is the squirrel reserve and beach, which is a site of special scientific interest. It is home to rare fauna and flora, including the red squirrel, natterjack toad, and the white flower of parnassus. Unless Formby is your hometown, this will be your main reason for visiting. The Village:- Brows Lane: In the middle of Formby and about 5 minutes from the railway station.

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    Squirrel Reserve and the Beach
Do

Things to do

In Formby, the best thing to do is simply walk and relax in the woods, beach, and general atmosphere of the village. Formby is not the type of place which offers endless activity but you can check Formby Events website for things that are happening locally There are two main golf clubs within Formby itself - one being the elusive Formby Golf Club which does offer the opportunity of playing golf, but membership is…

Eat

Where to eat

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    The Sparrowhawk

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