The isolated beach near Birmingham is so secluded you might have it all to yourself, just a two-hour journey from the city.

It’s hard to get to a beach from Birmingham as the entirety of the West Midlands is landlocked.

Despite this, there are plenty of places across Birmingham were residents can enjoy the water - such as the many canals that are scattered throughout the city.

Though, it’s safe to say, there’s nothing quite like staring into vast ocean from a sandy beach - even in the winter.

For many Brummies, there’s nothing quite like a trip down to Weston-super-Mare. But if you’re looking for a new location that’s relatively close to travel to by car then it may be worth heading up to the Merseyside coastline.

One beach known for its pleasant scenery is Crosby Beach which we would definitely recommend visiting in 2026.

Crosby Beach,
Merseyside L23 6SX
Rated 4.6 on Google
The soft sand is just right for building sand castles and the cast iron figures give it a quirky touch. However, the tides can be strong so it's not the place to go swimming. — Crosby Beach, Merseyside L23 6SX Rated 4.6 on Google The soft sand is just right for building sand castles and the cast iron figures give it a quirky touch. However, the tides can be strong so it's not the place to go swimming.

placeholder image — Crosby Beach, Merseyside L23 6SX Rated 4.6 on Google The soft sand is just right for building sand castles and the cast iron figures give it a quirky touch. However, the tides can be strong so it's not the place to go swimming.

How to get to Crosby Beach from Birmingham?

On a map, Crosby Beach is pretty far from Birmingham, with a total distance of about 94 miles or 151 km away.

However, drivers using the M6 motorway, will be able to get there in 1 hour 50 minutes, though could take longer depending on traffic.

Crosby Beach’s hidden gems

There are many underappreciated gems that are scattered around Crosby Beach which spans 2.5 miles.

Chief among them, are a selection of 100 quirky statues known as Another Place by Antony Gormley.

This is a permanent art installation, covering 2 miles of the beach.

The sculptures were based on Antony Gormley’s body who created the installation.

Iron Man a Crosby Beach up to his shoulders on Crosby Beach | LDRS

So even if you’re all alone, you’ll be surrounded by this quirky gem that resemble giant humans.

In terms of safety, Merseyside beaches can be rather windy due to its closeness to the Irish Sea.

On a visit, definitely be sure to stay near the coast and promenade in case it gets too dangerous.

This beach is excellent for long walks around its promenade, but swimming in Crosby Beach is forbidden due to the strong tides.

Parking at Crosby Beach involves several main car parks, including options near Crosby Leisure Centre (Mariners Road, L23 6SX), Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre (Cambridge Road, L22 1RR), and another convenient spot at Hall Road (L23 8SY) for the "Another Place" statues, with some local spots potentially being free but often pay & display, so check signs and arrive early during busy periods.