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Perch Rock Beach near Liverpool in Merseyside is an RNLI lifeguarded beach.

New Brighton (Perch Rock) Beach

A sandy beach, with undisturbed views across Liverpool Bay. New Brighton (Perch Rock) beach has a lighthouse and a Fort called Perch Rock. Nearby there are restaurants, a theatre, hotels and a cinema.

Lifeguard patrol times 2025*

Easter School Holiday 05 April - 21 April
Weekends and Bank Holidays Only 26 April - 18 May
Daily 24 May - 07 September
Weekends Only 13 September - 28 September
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
Please remember - No Flags = No Lifeguards

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Min: 3°C Max: 6°C
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Beach information

Stay safe on the beach

  • Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Find your nearest RNLI lifeguarded beach, or the Irish Water Safety website.
  • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.
  • Never swim alone.
  • If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.
  • If you see someone in difficulty, don't attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
  • For more advice about having fun and staying safe on the beach, see our beach safety advice.

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As an RNLI lifeguard you’ll build your work – and life – experience, get good rates of pay and learn lifesaving skills that stay with you wherever your career heads next.

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You can apply whether you live inside or outside the UK - you need to be 16 and of school leaving age, have a National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (or equivalent) and meet a specific fitness criteria and have a right to work in the UK.

If you’re not qualified yet, don’t worry! Find out how you can get qualified by visiting the requirements and training section.

Become an RNLI beach lifeguard.

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News and media from New Brighton (Perch Rock) Beach

A dark night image, with New Brighton's tractor, carriage and lifeboat making their way to the launch site. Red and white lights shine on the slight fog.
Article Rescue
Three shouts in 24 hours kickstart 2025 for New Brighton RNLI
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Landscape image of New Brighton beach. Volunteer crew in yellow can be seen on the sand, with the tractor, carriage and lifeboat just beyond them. A rainbow stretches across the sky, from the Fort on the left of the frame, to the Liverpool docklands on the right of frame.
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Tug of War victory for New Brighton RNLI
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New Brighton RNLI's tractor, carrying the lifeboat, is heading toward the photographer, launching on service. In the fog, beams of light can be seen shining out from the lights behind into the sky. Black and white.
Article Rescue
Boxing Day double tasking for New Brighton RNLI
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A wide shot of New Brighton beach at night, Liverpool skyline visible in the background. At the river's edge is the tractor, with boat just ahead having just launched. Crew stand and watch on from the beach.
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New Brighton RNLI face windy conditions on Christmas callout
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*The information shown is accurate at the time of publication, but details may change at short notice for various reasons beyond our control. Whilst every effort is made to update key information, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This includes the availability of lifeguard services at all locations on the dates or times stated.

Please remember - No Flags = No Lifeguards