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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Glasson

In or near Glasson Dock.

Glasson — a village in england north west.

The Victoria Inn, Glasson - geograph.org.uk - 3362579

John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Heysham Port · 5.8 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Glasson is a village located in North-West England. It is known for its picturesque setting and proximity to the Lancaster Canal. The village offers a range of local amenities and serves as a tranquil base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a blend of residential areas and communal spaces, reflecting the character of a typical English village.

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Coordinates
53.9981, -2.8474
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Thurnham
Postcode
LA2 0BT
Parliamentary constituency
Lancaster and Wyre
Nearest railway station
Heysham Port5.8 km

Sources

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Glasson Dock — village in Lancashire, England.

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Christ Church, Glasson

Christ Church, Glasson — grade II listed church in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.

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Caravan parks · North West England

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Glasson Marina Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Places to stay

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Old Glasson Caravan Park

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Campsites · North West England

Herons Wood

Herons Wood — a campsite in england north west.

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Berrys Farm Campsite

Berrys Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

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Hotels · North West England

Thurnham Hall

Thurnham Hall — a hotel in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Stork

The Stork — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Old Hall Inn

The Old Hall Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Toll House Inn Hotel

Toll House Inn Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Ring O' Bells Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glasson?
Glasson is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0BT), in the parish of Thurnham.
What is Glasson?
Glasson — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Glasson?
The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0BT.
Is Glasson a protected site?
Yes — Glasson is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Glasson?
The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0BT.