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Museums · North West England

Ionic Star (Shipwreck)

In or near Haskayne.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Ionic Star (Shipwreck) — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.

West of Formby Point at low tide - geograph.org.uk - 5040751

Trevor Harris — 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
Formby · 3.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ionic Star (Shipwreck) is a museum located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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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

The Ionic Star is a shipwreck museum located in North-West England. It showcases the remains of the Ionic Star, a notable vessel from the maritime history of the region. The museum provides insights into shipwrecks and their impact on local culture and heritage.

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

Coordinates
53.5460, -3.1244
Nearest railway station
Formby — 3.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ionic Star (Shipwreck)?
Ionic Star (Shipwreck) is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Ionic Star (Shipwreck)?
Ionic Star (Shipwreck) — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ionic Star (Shipwreck)?
The nearest railway station is Formby, about 3.6 km away. The nearest town is Haskayne. Its coordinates are 53.5460°, -3.1244°.
Is Ionic Star (Shipwreck) a protected site?
Yes — Ionic Star (Shipwreck) is part of the Sefton Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Ionic Star (Shipwreck)?
The nearest railway station is Formby, about 3.6 km away.