Museums · North West England
Heysham
In or near Poulton-le-Sands.
Heysham ( HEE-shəm) is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is a ferry port, with services to the Isle of Man and Ireland, and the site of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Heysham ( HEE-shəm) is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is a ferry port, with services to the Isle of Man and Ireland, and the site of two nuclear power stations.
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Official information
Heysham is a picturesque village located on the Morecambe Bay side of the Heysham peninsula, known for its historic stone-built cottages and scenic coastal views. Visitors can explore the nearby St. Peter’s Church and the ruins of St. Patrick’s Chapel, as well as enjoy the natural beauty of Heysham Head, which features the only sea cliffs between Cumbria and North Wales.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Heysham ( HEE-shəm) is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is a ferry port, with services to the Isle of Man and Ireland, and the site of two nuclear power stations.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Of historical interest are the stone-hewn graves in the ruins of the ancient St. Patrick's Chapel, close to St Peter's Church. They are thought to date from the 11th century, and are carved from solid rock. Local legend has it that St Patrick landed here after crossing from Ireland and established the chapel. However it has been established that the chapel was built around 300 years after Patrick's death, and is thus associated with early Celtic Christianity. These stone graves appear on the cover of the Black Sabbath CD, The Best of Black Sabbath. overlooking Morecambe Bay]] The grounds of St Peter's Church contain many Saxon and Viking era remains, and the church itself contains a Viking…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0460, -2.8940
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA3 2NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 1.9 km
- Official site
- heyshamheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Heysham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Old Hall Inn
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The Spirit of Heysham
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
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Museums · 0.4 km
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St Peter's Church, Heysham
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Archway approximately 32 metres west south west of Parish Church of St Peter
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham
Historic churches · 0.6 km
St. Patrick's Chapel
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Rock cut tombs approximately 10 metres west of Chapel of St Patrick
Chapels · 0.6 km
Rock-Hewn Graves
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Ship
Heritage railway stations · 0.9 km
Half Moon Bay
Beaches · 0.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heysham?
- Heysham is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA3 2NR), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is Heysham?
- Heysham ( HEE-shəm) is a coastal village in the Lancaster district of Lancashire, England, overlooking Morecambe Bay. It is a ferry port, with services to the Isle of Man and Ireland, and the site of
- How do I get to Heysham?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA3 2NR.
- Is Heysham a protected site?
- Yes — Heysham is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Heysham?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA3 2NR.