Ainsdale Beach Car Park is now Closed for the Winter Season

Ainsdale Beach car park has now officially closed for the winter season as of Wednesday 1st October, following a busy and enjoyable summer on our stunning Sefton coastline. A huge thank you to everyone who visited and made the most of the beach over the warmer months.

While vehicle access is now restricted until the car park reopens on 1st April 2026, the beach itself remains fully open to pedestrians throughout the winter, offering the perfect setting for bracing coastal walks and peaceful days by the sea.

Visitors are reminded that there is some off-beach parking available nearby, and Ainsdale is easily accessible by bus and train, making it simple to continue enjoying this much-loved stretch of coastline all year round.

Ainsdale Beach is widely recognised as one of the UK’s premier destinations for extreme kite sports, with designated zones for kite buggying, landboarding, and kitesurfing. A permit is required to use a power kite in the kite zone – you can apply by completing the Kite Permit form and reviewing the official kitesurfing safety rules before your visit.

The beach has been awarded the prestigious International Blue Flag on multiple occasions, demonstrating its exceptional water quality, safety standards, and beach management. It has also achieved the Quality Coast Award (QCA), reassuring visitors that Ainsdale meets some of the highest environmental and management standards in the UK.

Beyond its recreational appeal, Ainsdale is home to an extraordinary range of dune habitats and rare species, forming part of a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This makes it not only a popular visitor destination but also a vital area for wildlife conservation and biodiversity.

Please note that Ainsdale Beach car park will re-open on 1st April 2026 and remain open until 30th September, ready to welcome visitors back for another summer season by the sea.