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Formby has five great swing parks for you to enjoy with your little ones.....
Barkfield Lane Park
This is Barkfeild Lane Swing Park which you can find just off Harrington Road and is mainly for toddlers but there is also a large playing field for kicking a ball around or for a nice picnic or playing games.
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This is Smithy Green Swing Park which you can find just off Smithy Green between houses No.60 & 62, L37 3PR. There is also a large playing field for kicking a ball around or for playing games.
Smithy Green Swing Park
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Formby Pool Swing Park
Formby Pool Swing Park is in the grounds of Formby Pool Gardens and is enclosed.
Formby Pool is in Formby Village but it's actual address is Elbow Lane, L37 4ED.
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This swing park is in Duke Street Park, you can find at L37 4AZ, around the corner from Formby Train Station. It also has fantastic Tennis Courts and large grass areas for picnics, playing games or just walking.
Duke Street Park
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Alt Road Swing Park
This is Alt Road Swing Park which you can find just off Liverpool Road. There is also a large playing field for kicking a ball around or for playing games as well as a Dog Area that is enclosed for letting the dog run around
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Little Fishes – St Peter’s Church, Formby
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Type: Drop-in play, songs and stories (pre-school)
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When: Fridays (term time), 9:30–11:15
9:30 Play · 10:30 Snack · 10:45 Story & Singing -
Where: St Peter’s Parish Hall, Paradise Lane, Formby L37 7EH
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Cost: Voluntary donation £1 per family
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Booking: Drop-in (no advance booking noted)
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Contact: 01704 871171 (Parish Office) / office@stpetersformby.co.uk
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Source: St Peter’s “Little Fishes” page and contact page.
Little Tiddlers – Holy Trinity, Formby
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Type: Parent & toddler group (pre-school)
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When: Mondays (term time), 9:15–11:15
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Where: Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Rosemary Lane, Formby L37 3HA
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Cost: Not stated online
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Booking: Not stated online
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Contact: 01704 878913 · formby.htc.office@btconnect.com
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Source: Holy Trinity activity listing and contact page.
Little Lions – St Jerome’s School Hall
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Type: Baby & toddler group
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When: Wednesdays, 9:15–11:00
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Where: St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School, Greenloons Drive, Formby L37 2LX
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Cost: £2 per family
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Booking: Not stated online
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Contact: School office 01704 833211 (general contact)
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Source: Group info on Facebook; school address on school site/Ofsted.
Roots & Shoots Parent and Toddler Group – St Luke’s CE Primary
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Type: Parent & toddler group
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When: Wednesdays, 9:15–10:45
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Where: St Luke’s CE Primary School Hall, Jubilee Road, Formby L37 2HW
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Cost: Not stated online
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Booking: Not stated online
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Contact: School office 01704 872692 (general contact)
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Source: St Luke’s page; school contact details.
Story & Rhyme Time – Formby Library
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Type: Rhymetime / stories for babies and pre-schoolers
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When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30am (booking required via LibCal)
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Where: Formby Library, Duke Street, Formby L37 4AN
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Cost: Free
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Booking: Required (via events calendar)
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Contact: 01704 874177 · Formby.library@sefton.gov.uk
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Source: Sefton Council library page and LibCal listing.
Bloom Baby Classes – Formby / Dove Centre (Kirklake Road)
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Type: Multi-sensory baby development classes (birth–15 months); multiple class types (e.g., Caterpillars/Bees)
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When: Timetable varies by term
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Where: The Dove Centre (The Doves Nest / Formby Railway Station site), Kirklake Road, Formby L37 2JF
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Cost: Varies by class
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Booking: Required via Bloom
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Contact: Eleanor · 07967 813074 · eleanor@bloombabyclasses.com · bloombabyclasses.com/sefton
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Source: Liverpool FIS service page (lists venue and contact) and Bloom Sefton site.
The Young Explorers Club – Nature-based Playgroup (near Formby)
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Type: Outdoor stay-and-play / forest-school-inspired sessions (ages 0–6)
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When: Multiple sessions weekly; check booking page
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Where: Orrell Hill Woods, Hightown (follow directions to “Pumpkin Patch Hightown”; woodland just before the patch)
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Cost: Listed per session on booking page
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Booking: Required (Bookwhen)
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Contact: Via website contact form; Instagram linked on site
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Source: Official site with “Where to find us” details.
Laurel’s Woodlings – Laurel’s Wood CIC (Formby)
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Type: Outdoor stay-and-play in woodland setting (approx. 12 months–6 years)
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When: Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30–10:45 (term time)
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Where: Laurel’s Wood CIC, L37 0AN (Formby area; exact venue on booking)
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Cost: ~£11 per session
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Booking: Required via listing/provider
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Source: Happity listing for “Laurel’s Woodlings.”
Little Pegs – Stay & Play (very near Formby)
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Type: Indoor stay-and-play sessions for 0–4s; story/song time included
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When: Tuesdays and Fridays, two sessions per day (typically 9:30–11:00 and 12:00–1:30; check current schedule)
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Where: Ince Blundell Village Hall, 1 Victoria Road, L38 6JE
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Cost: Around £8.95 for one child + one adult (non-walking siblings free)
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Booking: Required via Little Pegs website
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Source: Happity venue page and Little Pegs Facebook posts.
NCT Walk & Talk – Southport & Formby (outdoor pram-friendly meet-ups)
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Type: Free pram-walks and meet-ups for parents/carers and babies
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When: Up to three times weekly (check latest events)
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Where: Routes in Southport and Formby (varies)
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Cost: Free
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Booking: Via NCT Facebook/events pages
Notes
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Church-run toddler groups typically follow Sefton school term dates and may pause in school holidays.
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Some groups are drop-in; others require advance booking. Always check the provider’s page the week you plan to go, as timings or venues can change at short notice.
Parent and Toddler Classes/Groups in Formby
Youth Clubs/Centres in Formby
Formby Youth Centre (Sefton Council Youth Service)
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What: Open-access youth sessions with activities (e.g., sports, arts, DJ, accredited awards, Duke of Edinburgh), typically for secondary-age young people.
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Ages: 11–19
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When: Programme varies by term (evening sessions common)
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Where: Redgate, Formby, L37 4EW
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Contact: 01704 878770
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Notes: Listed on the Sefton Directory; also appears in local support directory round-ups. Check current timetable with Sefton Youth Team.
Dove Centre / The Dove Trust Youth Club
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What: Community youth club sessions (term-time).
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Ages: Typically 7–12 (Friday evening club)
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When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00pm (term time)
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Where: The Dove Centre, Kirklake Road, Formby (by Formby Station car park), L37 2JF
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Contact: 01704 871783 · doveyouth@gmail.com
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Notes: Long-running local youth club and community centre.
Formby Youth Theatre (at Formby Little Theatre)
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What: Weekly youth theatre group/workshops.
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Ages: 13–19
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When: Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm
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Where: Formby Little Theatre, 123 Lonsdale Road, Formby, L37 3HF
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Contact: info@formbylittletheatre.co.uk · Box Office 07903 963508
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Notes: Active youth section of the Little Theatre; contact for joining details.
Performing Arts / Creative Groups (extras nearby)
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STARS – Drama, Singing & Performing Arts (community group)
Sessions run in the Drama Studio at Formby High School, Freshfield Road, L37 3HW; youth-focused performing arts on Tuesday evenings; contact for current ages and times: contact@starsformby.co.uk, text 07941 072736.
Scouts/Guides/Brownies in Formby
Scouts (multiple groups across Formby)
Scouting is very active locally with several groups offering weekly sections for ages 4–18. A couple of examples:
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9th Formby (St Peter’s) – Squirrels (4–5), Beavers (6–8), Cubs (8–10½), Scouts (10½–14); typical meeting times:
Squirrels Mon 5:30–6:30, Beavers Tue 5:45–6:45, Cubs Mon 6:30–8:00, Scouts Tue 7:00–8:30.
Venue: St Peter’s Parish Hall, Paradise Lane, Formby, L37 7EH. Contact: angelah038@aol.com. -
4th Formby (Holy Trinity) – Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts; typical meeting times on Wed/Thu (term-time).
Venue: The Workshop, to the rear of Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane, Formby, L37 3HA.
For other local Scout groups and sections (including 8th Formby, Explorers, etc.), use the Sefton North Scouts or national Scouts “find a group” pages.
Girlguiding (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers)
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What: Girls’ groups meeting weekly in venues across Formby (church halls, schools).
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Ages: Rainbows 4–7, Brownies 7–10, Guides 10–14, Rangers 14–18
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How to join: Use the Girlguiding “find your nearest unit” tool to see exact units, venues and waiting lists in Formby.
Quick tips
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Many youth clubs run to school term dates and adjust times each term. Always check the provider’s current timetable before attending.
Local Cinema and Bowling Alley
Our Local Cinema is in Southport
The Vue Cinema -
Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1SQ
Tel: 0871 224 0240
Our Local Bowling Alley is in Southport
The Premier Bowl and Laser -
Ocean Plaza, Marine Dr, Southport, PR8 1RY
Tel: 01704 543569
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