Where is Heysham Heritage Centre?

Heysham Heritage Centre is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA3 2RW), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.

How do I get to Heysham Heritage Centre?

The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA3 2RW.

Is Heysham Heritage Centre a protected site?

Yes — Heysham Heritage Centre is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Heysham Heritage Centre free to visit?

Yes, Heysham Heritage Centre is free to enter.

How do I get to Heysham Heritage Centre?

The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA3 2RW.

Museums · North West England

Heysham Heritage Centre

In or near Poulton-le-Sands.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Heysham Heritage Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Main Street, Heysham - geograph.org.uk - 711895 — Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Heysham Port · 1.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Heysham Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Heysham Heritage Centre is located on the Morecambe Bay side of the Heysham peninsula, showcasing the area's rich history. Visitors can explore the village's stone-built cottages, St. Peter's Church, and the ruins of St. Patrick's Chapel, which date back to the 8th century.

Protected designations

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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Heysham Heritage Centre is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the Heysham area, focusing on its maritime past and archaeological findings. The centre serves as a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's cultural development.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.0463, -2.9005
County: Lancashire
District: Lancaster
Parish: Lancaster, unparished area
Postcode: LA3 2RW
Parliamentary constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station: Heysham Port — 1.7 km
Official site: heyshamheritage.org.uk

Sources

osm: node/9644370097 (ODbL)

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The Spirit of Heysham - geograph.org.uk - 2754893

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The Spirit of Heysham

The Spirit of Heysham — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ heyshamheritage.org.uk

St Patrick's Well on Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 2754913

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Public art & sculpture · North West England

Duffys' Hay Rack

Duffys' Hay Rack — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ heyshamheritage.org.uk

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Historic churches · North West England

St Peter's Church, Heysham

St Peter's Church, Heysham — church in Heysham, Lancashire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I👶↗ heyshamparish.org.uk

Spring crocuses at St Peter's Church, Heysham - geograph.org.uk - 5327915

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Archway approximately 32 metres west south west of Parish Church of St Peter

Archway approximately 32 metres west south west of Parish Church of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶↗ heyshamheritage.org.uk

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Historic churches · North West England

St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham

St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham — Grade I listed church in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I👶↗ heyshamheritage.org.uk

St Patrick's Chapel (south) - geograph.org.uk - 7465480

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Historic churches · North West England

St. Patrick's Chapel

St. Patrick's Chapel — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ heyshamheritage.org.uk

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Pavement along Westgate, Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 5445193

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