Welcome to Hightown

Hightown is a small village located in the Sefton borough of Merseyside, England. It is situated on the coast between Crosby and Formby and is known for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes. The village has a population of around 2,500 people and is a popular destination for tourists and day-trippers.

One of the main attractions in Hightown is its beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is popular with walkers, joggers, and dog owners, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the stunning views of the Irish Sea. The sand dunes behind the beach are also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, and are home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and birds.

Hightown is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. Overall, Hightown is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -2.7°C

Feels Like: -8.4°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Range High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mcgarry	Stapleton Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2YN 01704879315 School Website
St Lukes Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Cowey	Jubilee Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2HW 01704872692 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kerry Scott	Back Lane Crosby Liverpool Merseyside L23 4UA 01519244447 School Website
Redgate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Webb	Redgate Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4EW 01704828140 School Website
Woodlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith Williams	Woodlands Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2JN 01704876444 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr J Morrin	St Michael's Road Crosby L23 7UL 01519246778 School Website
Our Lady Of Compassion Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Houghton	Bull Cop Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 8BZ 01704877281 School Website
Valewood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tantouri	Sherwood Avenue Crosby Liverpool Merseyside L23 7YG 01519240483 School Website
St Jeromes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kathryn Monaghan	Greenloons Drive Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2LX 01704833211 School Website
Crosby High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Toni Oxton-Grant	De Villiers Avenue Crosby Liverpool Merseyside L23 2TH 01519243671 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hightown St Georges Road, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 3RX 0.06 Miles

Hall Road Hall Road East, Blundellsands, Merseyside, L23 8TU 1.85 Miles

Formby Kirkland Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2JF 2.05 Miles

Blundellsands & Crosby Blundellsands Road East, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 8SE 2.67 Miles

Freshfield Victoria Road, Freshfield, Merseyside, L37 7DD 2.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Compass Cars 01704 871717 Mayflower House, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 6BU 1.66 Miles
Instyle Executive Travel 07894 264592 12A Liverpool Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4BS 1.90 Miles
Airport Wheels 0800 211 8056 12A Liverpool Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4BS 1.90 Miles
Phoenix Cabs 01704 878585 17A Elbow La, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4AB 2.09 Miles
Village Radio Cars 01704 877777 36B Chapel Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4DU 2.15 Miles
Cars In The City Limousines 07787 732492 5 Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BE 2.28 Miles
Specialist Chauffeur Services 0151 924 8943 40 Victoria Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 7XZ 2.57 Miles
Events Chauffeur 0151 924 5045 Hillcrest Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9XS 3.05 Miles
Liverpool Chauffeur Services 0151 920 3021 10 Willedstan Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 0QH 3.10 Miles
Going To Theairport 07723 577663 40 Rosebery Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 2BH 3.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hightown Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alt Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Blundell Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elvington Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
North End Lane Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Altcar Rifle Range Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ince Blundell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marina Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Altcar Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edinburgh Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ince Blundell Park Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Liverpool Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Crosby Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hightown Village Surgery 0151 9293603	Hightown Village Surgery 1 St Georges Road Hightown Merseyside L38 3RY
The Hollies Family Surgery 01704 877600	The Hollies 10 Elbow Lane, Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4AF
The Village Surgery Formby 01704 878661	The Village Surgery 12 Elbow Lane,Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4AW
Chapel Lane Surgery 01704 876363	Chapel Lane Surgery 13 Chapel Lane, Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 4DL
Crosby Village Surgery 0151 9242233	Crosby Village Surgery 3 Little Crosby Rd,Crosby Liverpool Merseyside L23 2TE

Local Stores

Formby - Queens Road
37-39 Queens Road
Formby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L37 2HG
01704 831893
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR Blundell
Shell Weld Blundell
Scaffold Lane
Formby
Liverpool
L38 1QA
01519293287
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Village Veterinary Surgery
1 Brows Lane Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3HY 01704 872924 villagevetsformby@gmail.com Website 2.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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After hours, dial 01704 872924 to be transferred to our emergency service

Village Vets Crosby
Unit 3 10 Moor Lane Liverpool Merseyside L23 2UE 2.64 miles

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Parker &Amp; Crowther Vets
113 Church Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3ND 01704 877145 formby@parkerandcrowther.co.uk Website 2.67 miles
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Medivet Crosby (Mews Veterinary Centre)
Preseland Road Liverpool Merseyside L23 5TJ 0151 924 2025 crosby@medivet.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Medivet Waterloo (2 Vet Ltd)
36 St. Johns Road Waterloo Liverpool Merseyside L22 9QG 0151 920 8212 liverpool.waterloo@medivet.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Canine Scanning
10.4 Stella Precinct Seaforth Road Liverpool 000000 L21 3TB 4.62 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 2.98 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 5.65 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 9.00 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 11.02 miles

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 11.55 miles Roydon Park Is On The Left Of The Drive

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Hilbre Island
Long Walk Across The Beach To The Island Where Seals Can Be Seen On A Clear Day. Ensure You Closely Check The Tide Times As The Island Can Become Cut Off Due To Tides. Excellent Walk Where Your Dogs Can Go Off Lead Until You Get To The Island Where They Will Have To Be Put Back On Lead. Dee Lane West Kirby Wirral CH48 0QA 11.77 miles You Can Park At Morrisons Car Park Which Is Opposite The Beach, There Is A Charge For Parking Here.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	2.2°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.5°C	6.8°C	7.4°C	7.9°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	5.2°C	4°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	3°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	4.7°C	8.5°C	10.3°C	9°C	9.6°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	-0.1°C	0°C	-0.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	6.2°C	8.5°C	7.3°C	7.8°C	3.5°C

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