Towns & cities · North West England
Bolton-le-Sands
Bolton-le-Sands — village in Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bolton-le-Sands is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,098 people. Address: LA5. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1040°, -2.7910°.
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Official information
Bolton-le-Sands is a picturesque village in Lancashire, known for its rich history and community spirit. The village is managed by the Bolton-le-Sands Parish Council, which oversees local services and development for its residents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolton-le-Sands is a large village and civil parish of the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. The parish had a population of 4,098 recorded in the 2001 census, increasing to 4,127 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
Referred to as Bodeltone in the Domesday book, the village was known as Bolton until the arrival of the railways, when the name was changed to Bolton-le-Sands to differentiate from similarly named towns on the same line, such as Bolton which was then a part of Lancashire and called Bolton-le-Moors. The oldest church in the village, founded prior to 1094, is the Church of England Holy Trinity church, originally dedicated to St Michael, which is grade II* listed. The oldest part of the current building is the tower, supposed to have been built around 1500. The nave and chancel date from the 19th century. The other churches are the grade II listed Roman Catholic St Mary of the Angels and the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1040, -2.7910
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Bolton-le-Sands
- Postcode
- LA5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Phone
- 07751 465 369
- Population
- 4,098
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth — 3.1 km
- Official site
- boltonlesandsparish.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2107958 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bolton-le-Sands (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bolton le Sands village - geograph.org.uk - 28377.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Sandside Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Freshfields
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Lancaster Canal Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge, (Number 125)
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Red Bank Farm
Campsites · 1.2 km
Inglebrick
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Praying Shell Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Holgates Bay View
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Shorefield Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Bolton-le-Sands is a village located in Lancashire, North West England, with a population of 4,098. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,098
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
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Things to see in Bolton-le-Sands
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands — church in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Slyne, Slyne with Hest, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
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St Luke's Church, Slyne with Hest
St Luke's Church, Slyne with Hest — grade II listed church in Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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St Wilfrid's Church, Halton-on-Lune
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge, (Number 125)
Lancaster Canal Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge, (Number 125) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)
Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Canal Bridge (Number 118)
Lancaster Canal Canal Bridge (Number 118) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Praying Shell Memorial
Praying Shell Memorial — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Marsh House Farm Caravan Park
Marsh House Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Holgates Bay View
Holgates Bay View — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandside Caravan Park
Sandside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park
Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Shorefield Caravan Park
Shorefield Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Croftlands Caravan Site
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Stapleton Terne
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Inglebrick
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Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands — church in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandside Caravan Park
Sandside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge, (Number 125)
Lancaster Canal Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge, (Number 125) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Bolton-le-Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandside Caravan Park
Sandside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
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Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Holgates Bay View
Holgates Bay View — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Shorefield Caravan Park
Shorefield Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Wagon & Horses
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📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
George & Dragon
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Bobbin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolton-le-Sands?
- Bolton-le-Sands is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5), in the parish of Bolton-le-Sands.
- What is Bolton-le-Sands?
- Bolton-le-Sands — village in Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bolton-le-Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5.
- Is Bolton-le-Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Bolton-le-Sands is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bolton-le-Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Bolton-le-Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolton-le-Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5.