New Brighton (Wallasey) Beach

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  • New Brighton Beach, in the north-east corner of the Wirral peninsula offers an attractive 3/4-mile stretch of golden sand.  In the summer months it is a popular destination for day-trippers.  

    From the beach there are striking views over the Liverpool city skyline.  The beach is a good place to watch ships sailing out from the mouth of the Mersey estuary into the Irish Sea.  

    Beyond the marine lake is the 19th century Grade II listed Perch Rock Fort, once part of the sea-defences system. Beyond the fort is the picturesque Perch Rock lighthouse.

    Children visiting the beach will enjoy playing around the Black Pearl, a community-built driftwood boat.

    The seaside resort of New Brighton has been popular since the mid-19th century.  It now features a £60 million leisure development - Marine Point, with shops, restaurants, theatre and cinema.

    There have been occasional reports of walkers who walk far out on the wet sand at low tide getting into trouble with mud/quicksand.  It is therefore best to stay close to the main beach area.

    At the time of writing there are no known dog restrictions on the beach, but there have been reports in local papers of possible plans to introduce restrictions.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed

    Dogs welcome all year round

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    Activities

    • Kayaking/canoeing
    • Diving & snorkelling
    • Good fishing
    • Jet-skiing
    • Kite surfing
    • Swimming/bathing

    Facilities

    • Toilets
    • Disabled facilities
    • First aid point
    • Lost child centre
    • Pub nearby
    • Slipway

    Nearest town

    Wallasey

    Postcode

    CH45 3PZ

    OS grid ref.

    SJ 2856 9342

    Parking

    Parking is available at Bay View Drive by the Derby Pool Public House (aprox 200 spaces) or along King's Drive.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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    New Brighton (Wallasey) Beach Reviews

    Beach

    Garry
    Feb 10th 2020

    Great beach here the sand is clean and their is a pirate ship called the Black Pearl which is made out of driftwood and great for the kids to play on. water quality is good and I have been swimming here a few times last year plus fishing and caught a thorn backed ray

    Granddaughter treat

    Joanna
    May 06th 2021

    Excellent afternoon building sandcastles abd paddling. Meant to picnic Harrison Drive area but weather turned very squally and wet.
    Fabulous time
    Clean beach.
    No litter
    Friendly people
    5 star water quality
    Blue flag beach
    Marine conservation standard.

    Best beach

    Billy
    Aug 01st 2023

    This is fantastic place to hide a body. Nice dunes away from the bizzies. Dark and quiet at night.

    Best beach for swimming in the North West

    Martin Harrison
    Dec 28th 2022

    This is a really nice functional Sandy beach. The beach to the left of the fort is the premier spot with views out to sea. If the tide is far out, the beach to the right of the fort is great too,  and gives closer access to the sea. Don’t be put off by views across to the Mersey Docks. The sand is great and watching the ships entering the Mersey is fun. New Brighton gives a closeness to the Sea that Southport and Blackpool don’t afford. Not the prettiest beach,  but our go to family beach on a hot day. Easy to reach from Manchester and North West via the Mersey Tunnel.