"Another Place" is Antony Gormley's spectacular modern art piece at Crosby beach. It features 100 cast iron men, in replica of the artist's figure, set over 2 miles at the beach looking out into the sea. Some are cast far out into the water, and some of the sculptures are very close to the boardwalk. The sculptures are buried at various depths in the sand (or water), creating a vivid landscape. They were supposed to move to other cities like New York after their stint in Crosby, but it was decided that the iron men would remain in Crosby. As time has passed, nature has taken over and the men have become one with the sea and their environment as they have been engrossed with moss, algae and corrosion, making them ever more poignant in their location. Come at sunset for a stunning sky and see the iron men in perfect light! This is a great spot for photographers! The iron men look beautiful in various lights, but especially at sunset. It's a great spot to take your dogs for a run on the beach too. There is easy, free parking in the parking lot above the boardwalk too. read more

I have to say that I have always admired Antony's work, but he has really come into fashion in the last few years - since the Angel of the North in fact. This particular piece was installed on various beaches before being brought home to the NorthWest. As others have pointed out, there was initially local opposition to the figures, but these same people have now fully adopted them and fought to keep them on Formby beach. Representing the hundreds of thousands of emigrants who travelled from the port of Liverpool, they have a poignancy as well as a feeling of expectancy. See them as the tide comes in or goes out - both are equally rewarding. Don't forget your camera! read more

Another Place - Part of Antony Gormley's "Another Place" installation, with Formby Leisure Centre in the background - looking like his flying - Beaches Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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Another Place is a wonderful, fascinating and mesmerising installation of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures. Each one weighs 650kg and sits on a metre high platform, driven into the sand. The figures are spread out for miles along the foreshore and extend nearly a mile into the sea. The figures are made from casts of the artist's own body and all look in the same direction out to sea, expectantly patiently loyally welcoming guarding. The figures were previously exhibited in Germany, Norway and Belgium and were due to move onto New York in November 2006, but after successful appeal, they will now remain in their current position permanently. These figures are really impressive and make you realise what a formidable man Antony Gormley must be. It must be very strange to see 100 versions of yourself slowing drowning and re-emerging from the sea twice a day. They create an awe-inspiring feeling of solidarity, stability, reliability. I love the way you can stand for while and watch them disappear or reappear, depending on the tides. The beach is so flat and seemingly endless, stretching out with Liverpool beyond. A great place to wander and think, to play with the dog, to stare out to sea, to marvel and to hold hands I would recommend a visit and on the practical side, check the location out on the map, we drove around for quite a while because we only had a vague idea and the signs didn't start until you're almost there. read more

Another Place - Beaches Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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Another fantastic free trip out, and not forgetting free access to public art/scupltures. I love this place and you really can't appreciate it until you've been and seen it for yourself. The men stretch for miles, its fantastic. Theres plenty of carparking space, toilets and usually an ice cream van or hot food van thats good n cheap and sells warm food and brews to warm you up if its a tad cold when you go. I don't think that the free attractions in the North West, or the UK are advertised enough, but this is definately a must see. read more

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Another place on Crosby beach. There is a free car park and we got there and the tide was just going out. The sculptures are fun to just go to and just go for a walk on the beach. read more

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A outdoor exhibition by Anthony Gormley made up of 100 cast iron statues of men embeded upright in the sand and scattered over the beach for 2.5km. Awesome outdoor art by the creator of Angel of the North. read more

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I knew about 'Another Place' and even though it's not that far away for some reason was never that interested in going to see it. Then my brother and his then girlfriend kept going on about visiting (I still don't think they ever got there!) But it ignited an interest from me and I thought that maybe I should take a look. We went on a rather cold, miserable Monday, the place was desolate and a bit eerie, I wasn't even sure if I wanted to get out of the car! We drove round seeing if we could get any closer but no you have to park up and walk. It's only a short distance but somehow works to help separate the real world and 'Another Place'. You round the corner and straight away can see the iron men, all standing as if waiting, looking out to sea. It's both eerie and beautiful. You can walk up right next to the one's on the beach and touch them, see the rusted and weathered iron, yet there are also ones out in the sea, their head bobbing in and out of the water. We walked for quite some time but never got to the end of them, perhaps we where taking too much notice of each of the men we came up to, as although all the same they have all weathered differently and their numbered tags help you to see they are all individual. We didn't see any other living people while on the beach, whether that changing your view or not I don't know. Take from it what you will, this is a definite 'must see'. read more

I agree a great place to go and a fab afternoon out. not many facilities but go see the iron manpreferably as the sun is going down and the tide is coming in its good watching the out there in the water. A great attraction for the beach and i would well recommend to anyone. You can even go up and take your picture with the ones that are on shore, they all look slightly differant. There are over 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along the shore some easier to get to than other, bear in mind some are actually in the sea. read more

Fanntastic! We visited here on a warm morning with the tide right out. Great views along the beach of Gormley's 'men'. Interesting to see how people gravitate towards the statues - see the photo. We cycled along the cycle path which runs the whole length of the installation from the car park to the coastguard station - toilets here too. Looking forward to going back and seeing the place at high tide, or at least with the statues disappearing under the advancing sea. read more

Another Place - Beaches Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

The sculpture consists of 100 cast iron figures which face out to sea, spread over a 2 mile (3.2 km) stretch of the beach. Each figure is 189 cm tall (nearly 6 feet 2 inches) and weighs around 650 kg (over 1400 lb). In common with most of Gormley's work, the figures are cast replicas of the artist's own body. As the tides ebb and flow, the figures are revealed and submerged by the sea. The figures were cast by Joseph and Jesse Siddons Foundry in West Bromwich. Another Place was first exhibited on the beach of Cuxhaven, Germany in 1997 and after that in Stavanger in Norway and De Panne in Belgium. free and greta to see some real art out in open .. although best to go on a warm dry day oviously lol read more

Another place is great but I think it could be so much better the facilities for visitors are embarrassing they knocked down the large toilet block and replaced it with a small row of pay toilets which just means everybody wee's round the back. I think they should have redeveloped the toilet block into a small tea shop and maybe organised a few more interesting events there. All this besides it's still a great place for a refreshing coastal walk and an ice cream. read more

Everyone had told me how amazing the Another Place statues were, but until I went and saw them myself I didn't really believe the hype. When you approach the beach at Crosby you can notice the figures dotted at intervals along the beach and slowly disappearing out to sea. Just watching the silent figures is pretty awe inspiring, but going down onto the beach and strolling amongst them is quite surreal. You can get there by public transport by taking the merseyrail train to Hall Road and walking down towards the sea. There is also plenty of car parking space by the sea front. I would definitely recommend wrapping up warm if it's a windy day! read more

Great views, great beach. The Iron Men need to be seen to be appreciated. Stunning, and certainly make you reflect on things. Excellent photo opportunities especially at sunset and sunrise. read more

In my opinion, this has been one of the best things to happen to Liverpool in recent years. Another Place is an installation of 100 cast iron statues on Crosby Beach. It's neither highbrow nor lowbrow, the kind of art that anyone can relate to, regardless of age. It's both fun and thought-provoking, like a playground of sculptures. It's great to see how people interact with the figures. I've never been there at night, but I imagine it's quite scary. As dusk falls, it becomes difficult to tell the statues from real people. Creepy! read more

These have to be seen to be believed. The statues stretch out over the beach at low tide, and as the tide comes in are slowly consumed by the waves. Each one is unique in the sense it has its own pitmarks, scrapings and faults, and as a group they are quite awe-inspiring. There can be a little bit of hilarity as the statues may be customised by seaweed or other beach items! Worth a visit, although certainly not a day's worth of things to do. read more

To be honest, this didn't really impress me that much! It's fun to take pictures with the iron men, but that's about it. There's not much to do apart from that, especially if it's a cold day. Maybe I just went on a bad day! If anything I'd recommend going on a nice warm and sunny day.. read more

Truly original and striking there are loads of these figures on a stretch of coast that seems to go on an on. Easily reached by local train the beach is wide and has a wild natural attraction seemingly at odds from the industrial urban environment nearby. Figures were smaller than I expected although some have now sunk quite deeply into the sand. The locals were against these structures arriving and many are now against these figures being removed for it was supposed to be a temporary exhibition that has endured a bit like the London Eye. Particularly good to see as the tide is coming in or going out go for a dry day when wet it can be a bit of battle against the elements out there. read more

Finally went here in June after wanting to go for ages. The 'men' were spread over a much bigger area than i had realised. We really enjoyed strolling along the sands to see a few different ones and posing for many comical photos. A great place to visit. We took friends too and they loved it. read more

Marvellous and mysterious installation.It is amazing to live near to this great piece of art. Each time you walk along Crosby beach the conditions are different, rain, snow, mist, sunset, frost. All add to the inspiring sight of these figures gazing out to sea towards the distant peaks of Snowdonia. Very thought provoking and emotive. read more

Unbelievably atmospheric particuarly at sundown when the tide is coming in. This is a fabulous free day out. Beware the sand closer to the sea as you can sink a few inches - scarey for small things - each statue is believably lifelike from a distance and close up they are very tactile - free parking and a short walk takes you there read more

this is an amazing place. we went recently with the dogs and they loved it. the figures are so simple but effective. the figures nearer the shore are covered in sticky limpets and look very different from the ones further inshore. the views are amazing with trawlers passing. some great opportunities for budding photographers. it's peaceful and happy to go there. so glad it's finally been decided they are staying and not being moved to new york. read more