Villages · North West England
Great Altcar
In or near Haskayne.
Great Altcar — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Formby · 3.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sefton Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Altcar is a village located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the coastal areas of Merseyside. The village is part of the West Lancashire district and has a small, close-knit community. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of English villages, with local amenities and scenic countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5494, -3.0171
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Great Altcar
- Postcode
- L37 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Formby — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648176 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Altcar War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
St Michael and All Angels Church, Altcar
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Farmer Ted's Farm Park
Theme parks · 2.7 km
Standing cross on the village green, 30m south east of the junction of Carr House Lane and Lady Green Lane
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Formby Little Theatre
Theatres · 3.2 km
Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall
Historic houses · 3.3 km
St Peter's Church, Formby
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Monument Approximately 20 Metres To South Of Main Range Of Ince Blundell Hall
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km
Formby
Museums · 3.4 km
Formby Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 3.5 km
St Thomas' Church, Lydiate
Historic churches · 3.7 km
Haskayne
Towns & cities · 3.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Great Altcar War Memorial
Great Altcar War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Michael and All Angels Church, Altcar
St Michael and All Angels Church, Altcar — church in Great Altcar, West Lancashire, England,UK.
📷 3Theme parks · North West England
Farmer Ted's Farm Park
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Standing cross on the village green, 30m south east of the junction of Carr House Lane and Lady Green Lane
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📷 3Theatres · North West England
Formby Little Theatre
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall
Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Altcar
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Formby Point Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Freshfield Caravan Park
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Tristram's Farmhouse
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hidden Corner Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Claude's of Churchtown
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Throstles Nest Hotel, Scotland Road
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Altcar?
- Great Altcar is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L37 5AQ), in the parish of Great Altcar.
- What is Great Altcar?
- Great Altcar — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Great Altcar?
- The nearest railway station is Formby, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L37 5AQ.
- Is Great Altcar a protected site?
- Yes — Great Altcar is part of the Sefton Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Great Altcar?
- The nearest railway station is Formby, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L37 5AQ.