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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· North West England

Mallows Bay

In or near Poulton-le-Sands.

Free admission

Mallows Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.

The sands and bay at Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 2405305

Jonathan Thacker β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Morecambe Β· 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Mallows Bay is located in Lancaster, Lancashire, with the postcode LA4 5BX. The nearest railway station is Morecambe, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the beach is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Mallows Bay is a beach on the coast of Lancashire, North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Morecambe, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area LA4.

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Official information

The Morecambe Winter Gardens is a Grade II* listed Variety Theatre and Concert Hall, originally opened in 1897. It is currently being restored by the Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust, which is a volunteer-led charitable organization dedicated to preserving this historic venue.

Protected designations

  • 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

Mallows Bay is a small bay in Maryland, on the left bank of the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The bay is the location of what is regarded as the "largest shipwreck fleet in the Western Hemisphere" and is described as a "ship graveyard." Mallows Bay is in the northeast corner of the Mallows Bay–Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated on September 3, 2019. The bay lies in the northeast corner of the 18 square miles (47 km2) of Potomac River waters included in the sanctuary.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.0740, -2.8675
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Morecambe
Postcode
LA4 5BX
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Morecambe β€” 0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Eric Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 7972488πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Eric Morecambe Statue

Eric Morecambe Statue β€” a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— morecambewintergardens.co.uk
Birds above a bench, Morecambe promenade - geograph.org.uk - 3816001πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· North West England

Morecambe

Morecambe β€” a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— morecambewintergardens.co.uk
The Bay of Words - geograph.org.uk - 1503821πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

See Wall

See Wall β€” a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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The Bay of Words - geograph.org.uk - 1503821πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

The Bay of Words

The Bay of Words β€” a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
The Sands and the Seas - geograph.org.uk - 7146638πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

Beauty Surrounds

Beauty Surrounds β€” a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
The Sands and the Seas - geograph.org.uk - 7144689πŸ“· 5

Open-air theatres Β· North West England

Royalty Cinema

Royalty Cinema β€” a open-air theatre in england north west.

Where to eat & stay near Mallows Bay

Places to stay

The iconic Art Deco Midland Hotel Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 4039685πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

The Midland Hotel

The Midland Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

β†— inncollectiongroup.com
Southern section of Hampsfell Drive, Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 5445204πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Venture Caravan Park

Venture Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ venturecaravanpark.co.uk
Osborne Road, Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 1964836πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Regent Bay Holiday Park

Regent Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england north west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

β†— parkdeanresorts.co.uk
The Mazuma Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 7436545πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Westgate Caravan Park

Westgate Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ westgatecaravanpark.co.uk
Pavement along Westgate, Morecambe - geograph.org.uk - 5445193πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Glen Caravan Park

Glen Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ glencaravans.mwanet.com
The Mazuma Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 7436545πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Westcliffe Caravan Park

Westcliffe Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

The Old Hall , Heysham - geograph.org.uk - 1948798πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Old Hall Inn

The Old Hall Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Wagon ^ Horses, St. George's Quay - geograph.org.uk - 5882327πŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Wagon & Horses

Wagon & Horses β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— wagonandhorseslancaster.co.uk
The old Custom House, Lancaster – 1965 - geograph.org.uk - 6505311πŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· North West England

George & Dragon

George & Dragon β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— georgeanddragonlancaster.co.uk
Two generations of bridges - geograph.org.uk - 2547228πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Three Mariners Public House

The Three Mariners Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

The BobbinπŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Bobbin

The Bobbin β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•
Lancaster Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7453295πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Blue Anchor Public House

Blue Anchor Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Blackpool Sands β€” beach in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

β™ΏπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— theblackpooltower.com
Elton Sailing Club at the Reservoir (1) - geograph.org.uk - 1544506πŸ“· 3

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Car Park Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Stream and Tree on the North Side of Elton Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 6465405πŸ“· 3

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Creek Beach North is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Stream and Tree on the North Side of Elton Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 6465405πŸ“· 3

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mallows Bay?
Mallows Bay is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA4 5BX), in the parish of Morecambe.
What is Mallows Bay?
Mallows Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mallows Bay?
The nearest railway station is Morecambe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA4 5BX.
Is Mallows Bay a protected site?
Yes β€” Mallows Bay is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
Is Mallows Bay free to visit?
Yes, Mallows Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Mallows Bay?
The nearest railway station is Morecambe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA4 5BX.