Another Place by Antony Gormley Tourist Attraction in Liverpool, Blundellsands

Reviews

1. Richard Soper (Rich) ★★★★★

   This is always a favourite place to be. There is ample parking with views of the sea and the parking is cheap at £1.10 for 2 hours. Check the tide times before you go if you fancy a walk amongst the statues. Shifting sand means that some are now up to their waist in sand, or maybe they have sunk . Many years ago when I first visited they were all new and standing tall. They now are covered in barnicles. Tide was well out and still another hour before low tide so I chose to ignore the advice about only walking 4 bus lengths from the rails. Plenty of curlew and oyster catchers and pigeons and starlings what will happily feed from your hand. Do that discreetly as some see this as a bad thing to do... Not me, it's a highlight.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Tony J ★★★★★

   Fabulous place to visit along Crosby Beach, with excellent free car parking next to the nearby Leisure Centre and a very short walk through the sand dunes. The 100 statues by Anthony Gormley are spread over a huge portion of the beach and you need to plan your visit to coincide with the tide being out to enjoy the full magnificence of all of these statues.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Sara Carr-Legg ★★★★★

   Beautiful setting for beautiful statues - easy to park at the leisure centre, even some smelly porta-loos available. Lovely walk as the tide was out, seeing the difference in the iron men as they have weathered overtime is interesting. Great evening walk

   almost 11 months ago

1. phil king ★★★★☆

   Surreal, Striking, and Surprisingly Calming — A Walk with Iron Men and a Cat Crosby Beach’s Another Place is the kind of location that feels quietly iconic. It doesn’t scream for attention—it just is. A long, flat expanse of sand that stretches far out to the horizon, dotted with 100 life-sized iron men staring eternally out to sea. It’s eerie. It’s peaceful. And it’s absolutely one of the more memorable experiences you can have on the northwest coast. We visited on a calm, slightly overcast day and brought Shelby the cat with us, who trotted along the beach on her harness like a little beach inspector, occasionally sniffing at the base of the statues as if trying to understand their silent purpose. It's not every day your cat gets to meet a hundred iron strangers, each half-submerged in the tide, some barnacled with age, others standing clean and tall against the skyline. There’s a surreal rhythm to the way they’re spaced across the beach—some visible only as silhouettes when the tide is in, others standing bold on the sand when it’s out. From ground level, it’s captivating enough. But getting drone footage changed everything. Seeing it from above gives you this visual repetition that makes the installation look almost endless. The alignment, the geometry, the way the tide creeps up around them—it becomes less like a sculpture and more like some strange dreamscape. The aerial view really emphasises how hauntingly beautiful and simple the whole setup is. Access is straightforward. There's free parking in places and paid options nearby if you're closer to the main entrance. The walk to the beach is flat and open, ideal for all abilities, and perfect for a gentle stroll or an extended wander. Just be aware the tide comes in fast. If you're heading out toward the statues furthest from shore, don’t hang around too long or you’ll be wading your way back. On our visit, we saw joggers, dog walkers, families, couples—all taking it in at their own pace. The beach is wide enough that it never feels crowded. It’s a place that absorbs people without ever feeling busy. The air has that perfect salty mix of wind and seaweed. Gulls wheel overhead. The wind carries faint snippets of laughter, conversation, and that occasional sound of waves sucking at the sand. It’s strangely meditative. What really makes this place different is how alive the sculptures feel despite being static. They all face the same direction—towards the sea—and you can’t help but feel a pull in that direction too. It's art you can walk around, lean on, photograph, or ignore entirely as part of the landscape. The changing tides constantly reshape the experience. No two visits are the same. Shelby, for her part, was completely unfazed. She padded through the sand, sniffed some seaweed, and even stood still long enough to get a few drone shots of her near one of the statues—a moment we’ll probably never get again. It's not exactly a typical cat day out, but it summed up the place: unexpected, strange, oddly serene. --- Final Thoughts Crosby Beach and Another Place won’t be everyone’s idea of an ‘attraction’—there are no cafes on the sand, no ice cream stalls or visitor centre right on top of the artwork. But that’s its charm. It’s raw, open, and quietly powerful. A place where weather matters, time matters, and silence speaks volumes. Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere—and if you’ve got a camera or a drone, it’s a dream setting. Just remember to check the tide tables, wrap up if the wind’s in, and give the Iron Men a moment. They’ve been waiting patiently.

   1 year ago
2. Lin H ★★★★★

   I visited with my 23 year old son and we were both astonished with this art installation. Seeing the statues dotted about on the flat sand was breathtaking. It was great we could go and stand right next to them and check them out. We then drove a little further up the coast where there were hardly anybody about. It was surreal looking out and knowing every "person" we could see, was one of the statues. Fantastic to know the statues will be here permanently, as originally, they were due to me taken somewhere else on display. My only criticism is that there are none along the promenade. It would have been great for people with poor mobility , wheelchair users and so on , to be able to see one close up. Other option would be to build a walkway onto the sand to allow access. Maybe this could be considered. Moving one to the hard surface or building accessible platform?,

   1 year ago
3. Nicolas Ibberson ★★★★☆

   The beach area is nothing special, it felt quite tired but I have always wanted to see the 'men' and they didn't disappoint. Fascinating to see them . I believe there are 100 of them in all . Lots of warning signs saying that it's not safe to walk out further than 50 metres from promenade due to sinking sad etc so not a great beach for exploring really. A lot of lifeguards on sight . Parking was very reasonable, £1 for up to 2 hours and good toilet facilities. Coffee van . Dog friendly. Stunning sunset ! I drove best part of 1 hour to get there , and doubt I'll bother again.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Amelia Robinson ★★★★★

   Great art attraction on the beach. There are signs around explaining what they represent and the process of putting them in. Easy to access via public transport from either Waterloo, Hall Road or Blundellsands & Crosby train stations. The beach can get busy even in winter months so plan ahead in the warmer season. Be careful of the tides, as they seem to come in quite quickly and can come quite high (there are warning sides around that during high tides the promenade can flood). Although if you do watch the tides coming it is nice to seem them against the statues.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Domingos Studios ★★★★★

   Amazing place to visit. The Gormley statues are awe inspiring! Take care when the tide turns - fastest I’ve ever seen. Could easily catch you out!!!

   almost 4 years ago
3. Em's ★★★★★

   Another Place by Antony Gormley is one of those that you have to say you have seen. They are amazing to see and they are quite eerie but majestic in a way. The beach is lovely, flat and sandy. A place place to walk along and chill for a while. Can get quite windy as so open. You can even go and watch them disappear when the tide comes in, though some can still be seen.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Kari Cooper ★★★★★

   Truly beautiful spot to take a walk along the beach. The statues were incredible to watch as the tide came in. I'd recommend coming at mid tide, as the water is coming in. The beach itself is wide, flat and sandy. Loads of shells to collect and very dog friendly. There is ample street parking and many reasonable car parks along the beachfront promenade.

   almost 4 years ago

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