RNLI Lifeguards are back on duty again this Easter at Lifeboat Road in Formby to keep everyone safe

National Trust are delighted to welcome back RNLI Lifeguards North West to help keep everyone safe.

Here’s when you can expect to see the Lifeguards on duty at Lifeboat Road.

🛟 Every day throughout the Easter holidays between 10am and 6pm.

🛟 From 4 May bank holidays, half term and weekends 10am - 6pm.

🛟 Everyday throughout the summer holidays from 10-6pm starting 29 June until 1st September.

@RNLI are urging anyone visiting the coast to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by following their beach safety advice.

🛟Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.

🛟 Check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage to understand local risks.

🛟 Where activities like paddle boarding or kayaking are permitted we recommend you wear a wetsuit, buoyancy aid or lifejacket and carry a means of calling for help in a waterproof pouch and keep it on you.

🛟 Tell someone what you are doing, where you are going and when you expect to return.

🛟 If you are going open water swimming, use a wetsuit to keep you warm, wear a bright coloured swim hat and take a tow float to store personal items including a phone for emergencies.

🛟 If you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and Float.

🛟 In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.