Formby is a town in Sefton, Merseyside, England.

Formby is almost entirely residential, consisting mainly of 20th century semi-detached and detached housing.

The town is adjoined on the west by sand dunes and pine woods, which have been established as a National Trust wildlife reserve for the red squirrel, which are in danger of being wiped out by the grey squirrel; the latter being a more successful forager. The red squirrels found in Formby are, in fact, not native to Britain but were introduced from Russia in the 19th century.

The beach is popular with day-trippers from Liverpool. At certain times, footprints of neolithic animals and humans are uncovered preserved in the layers of sand and mud. The remains of an early Victorian lifeboat station are slowly decaying on the beach.

Formby has two railway stations, Formby and Freshfield, on the Liverpool to Southport line. It is famous for its production of asparagus.

External link

• Photos of Formby Point (http://y2u.co.uk/&002_Images/Formby%20Point%2001.htm)