Discover more at Formby
Find out how to get to Formby, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
School and group visits to Formby
Whether it’s for a couple of hours or the whole day, Formby’s nature haven is a popular choice for a school or group trip. To ensure a great day out for everyone, school and large group visits must be pre-booked.
Victoria Road car park closed from May 2025 - Spring 2026
The Victoria Road car park and toilets will be closed from May 2025 – Spring 2026. Please note there is no coach parking, drop off or stopping on the highway at either site. Thank you for being mindful of our neighbours.
How to book a group visit
We aim to make your visit to Formby a great experience, by working with you to meet your needs as best we can. Please note for safety reasons all school and group visits must be booked in advance, even if you are walking on site.
Unfortunately, as Formby is a natural space with limited parking and toilet facilities, groups without confirmation may be turned away. This is to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit.
Groups are welcome to book a visit to Lifeboat Road car park mid-week, during normal opening times. We unfortunately can’t take bookings for minibus and coach access during busy times which includes local school holidays, weekends and bank holidays or when the car park is fully booked.
Simply fill out the form below and once completed send to the team by email formby@nationaltrust.org.uk. We'll get back to you as soon as we can to send you written confirmation if your requested dates are available, unfortunately we cannot provisionally hold dates.
Our booking form can be found here CLICK HERE.
We look forward to welcoming your group to Formby's special nature haven.
Free familiarisation visits for group leaders
If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk
Who is eligible for free entry?
Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.
Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.
National Trust Education Group Access Pass
Schools or education groups can benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives the whole group free admission and parking at most of the places in our care for a year.
You might also be interested in
Article
Things to see and do at Formby
Formby’s coastline is home to many rare species, two shipwrecks and prehistoric footprints. Can you spot a red squirrel in the trees or footprints on the shoreline?
Article
Discover the history of Formby
Formby is steeped in history if you know where to look. Discover the history of Formby’s asparagus fields, prehistoric footprints and shipwrecks.
Article
Conservation work at Formby
Formby is one of the fastest changing stretches of coastline under the National Trust’s care. Discover how the team are working with nature to protect rare habitats and wildlife.
Project
Project
Projects at Formby
Find out what's happening at Formby's nature haven and get involved. Together we can shape future plans to protect this precious landscape and the rare species that call it home.
Article
Education Group Access Pass
If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.
Article
Explorer Pass
If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust Explorer Pass for entry to most of the places in our care. With 4-, 8- and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Explorer Pass and how to buy yours.
Article
Group visits frequently asked questions
Visiting us with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.