Villages · North West England
Glasson
In or near Glasson Dock.
Glasson — a village in england north west.

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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 Port — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648562 (CC BY 4.0)
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Christ Church, Glasson
Historic churches · 0.4 km

Old Glasson Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km

Glasson Marina Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km

The Stork
Historic pubs · 1.4 km

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Historic bridges · 1.5 km

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Historic churches · 1.5 km

Ashton Hall Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km

Herons Wood
Campsites · 1.8 km

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King Orry Anchor
King Orry Anchor — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock — lighthouse in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Christ Church, Glasson
Christ Church, Glasson — grade II listed church in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Glasson Caravan Park
Old Glasson Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Caravan parks · North West England
Glasson Marina Holiday Park
Glasson Marina Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.
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Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Glasson Caravan Park
Old Glasson Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Caravan parks · North West England
Glasson Marina Holiday Park
Glasson Marina Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Caravan parks · North West England
Ashton Hall Caravan Park
Ashton Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Campsites · North West England
Herons Wood
Herons Wood — a campsite in england north west.
Campsites · North West England
Berrys Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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The Stork
The Stork — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Historic pubs · North West England
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
Ring O' Bells Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently 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.