A Merseyside beach is not only a "beautiful place" but has a "brilliant time capsule" as people travel from afar to visit.
The ECHO previously reported that West Kirby beach had been ranked in the UK's top ten, in a list compiled by property letting business holidaycottages.co.uk. The company collated data on more than 550 beaches across the country, assessing various criteria including: the availability of parking, toilets, lifeguards, cafes, water quality, accessibility, water sports available and whether the beach is dog-friendly.
West Kirby was the only beach in Merseyside to make the cut, after last year being named as the 12th best coastal beauty spot in the country by the Times. But speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside last month, coastal ranger Matt Thomas spoke about just exactly what it is that makes the coast so special.
