A trip to the beach is the perfect summer day out - from building sandcastles to taking a dip in the sea, there's no better way to enjoy the sunshine.
With temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 degrees towards the end of the week, it's an ideal time to plan a day at the beach. Luckily there's no shortage of great beaches to visit in Merseyside, so you don't have to travel too far to experience a fun family day out. From Crosby beach to Thurstaston, we've compiled a round-up of the best beaches in Merseyside to visit this summer.
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