How do I get to Crosby beach statues?

The statues are a permanent feature of Crosby beach and can be seen all year round. You can either drive (use postcode L23 6SX) or you can take the train from Liverpool Central station to Blundellsands (only 20 minutes). Upon arriving at Blundellsands, the attraction is a short stroll away.

Are the statues back on Crosby beach?

We anticipate that maintenance work will be completed by late June 2021, when the figures will return to the beach.” The Iron Men statues, created by sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, were first installed in Crosby Beach in 2005 for what was meant to be only a temporary installation.

How many statues are in Crosby beach?

About. These spectacular sculptures by Antony Gormley are on Crosby beach. Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.

Can you see the statues at Crosby beach at high tide?

The art works can be viewed at all times and during all weathers. As a rough guide, if there is a tide of around 9-10metres the artwork will be submerged for an hour or so either side of the high tide and access to the beach will not be possible.

Is Crosby posh?

Crosby has been named as one of the most desirable places to live in the North West in a national list of little Nirvanas compiled by The Sunday Times. The north Liverpool suburb is just inside the Sefton borough – so, best of all, no purple bins.

Which is better Formby or Crosby Beach?

A quieter stretch than Crosby, Formby has plenty of space to spread out, making it feel less touristy. The golden sand seems to go on for miles and high dunes create a dramatic landscape.

How long have the statues been at Crosby beach?

One hundred cast-iron statues modelled on Gormley were installed in 2005 at Crosby beach, spread across 3km (2 miles) of the foreshore and stretching almost 1km out to sea.

Can you swim at Crosby beach?

Although not a swimming beach due to the strong tides and mud, it is very popular as it is the home to iron men sculptures. Entitled ‘Another Place’, the 100 iron men are a permanent feature on Crosby beach and the creation of artist and sculptor Anthony Gormley.

How long have the statues been at Crosby Beach?

Why are there statues on Crosby beach?

The Iron Men statues, created by sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, were first installed in Crosby Beach in 2005 for what was meant to be only a temporary installation. They proved so popular with visitors, however, that it was decided to leave them there permanently under the ownership of Sefton Council.

Which is better Formby or Crosby beach?

Is Crosby Liverpool nice?

What’s the name of the sculpture on Crosby Beach?

Crosby Beach is now the permanent home to ‘Another Place’, the sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist, Antony Gormley.

Where to see the sea at Crosby Beach?

Visitors can walk along Crosby Beach and the Coastal Path and take in views of the sea, the Wirral and North Wales.

Where are Antony Gormley’s sculptures at Crosby Beach?

About 6 miles (9.5km) north of central Liverpool is Crosby Beach. Here you’ll find the striking public artwork Another Place, by world-famous British artist Antony Gormley.

Is it safe to walk out on Crosby Beach?

Crosby Beach is the permanent home to 100 cast-iron figures that stretch the coastline and almost a mile out to sea. Please note – Crosby beach is a non-bathing beach with areas of soft sand and mud and a risk of changing tides. Visitors should stay within 50 metres of the promenade at all tides and not attempt to walk out to the furthest figures.