Historic houses · North West England
Kirkhead Tower
In or near Flookburgh.
Kirkhead Tower — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kents Bank · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirkhead Tower is a historic house 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
Kents Bank station is a railway station located in Cumbria, providing access to various transport links including bus and rail services. It features step-free access to all platforms, accessible toilets, and facilities for cyclists.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkhead Tower is a historic house located in North-West England. Its distinctive architectural features and historical significance contribute to its status as a notable site in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1729, -2.9318
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Grange-over-Sands
- Postcode
- LA11 7DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kents Bank — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationalrail.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/547699962 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhead Tower?
- Kirkhead Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7DB), in the parish of Grange-over-Sands.
- What is Kirkhead Tower?
- Kirkhead Tower — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7DB.
- Is Kirkhead Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkhead Tower is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7DB.