Towns & cities · North West England
Silverdale
Also known as: Silverdale, Swydd Gaerhirfryn
Silverdale — village and civil parish in Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Silverdale, the nearest railway station is Silverdale, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Silverdale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,519 people. Address: LA5. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1670°, -2.8270°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Arnside & Silverdale
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Silverdale is a village and civil parish within the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England. The village stands on Morecambe Bay, near the border with Cumbria, 4.5 miles (7 km) north west of Carnforth and 8.5 miles (14 km) of Lancaster. The parish had a population of 1,599 in the 2021 census. Silverdale forms part of the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape (formerly AONB). The RSPB's Leighton Moss nature reserve is close to the village train station. The National Trust owns several pieces of land in the area. The former Tarmac-owned Trowbarrow quarry is now a SSSI and popular climbing location. The Lancashire Coastal Way footpath goes from Silverdale to Freckleton, and the Cumbria Coastal Way from Silverdale to Gretna.
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Background
Description
On 3 September 1894, the Morecambe pleasure boat Matchless capsized off Jenny Brown's Point on a trip from Morecambe to Grange-over-Sands. 25 holidaymakers from the industrial towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire drowned, the largest loss of lives in a single incident in Morecambe Bay.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1670, -2.8270
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Silverdale
- Postcode
- LA5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Population
- 1,519
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q985212 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Silverdale, Lancashire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chimney near Browns Houses - geograph.org.uk - 952458.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Villages · 0.7 km
Lime Kiln Lindeth Lodge Farm
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Gibraltar Farm
Campsites · 0.7 km
Gibraltar Farm
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Jack Scout Limekiln
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Heald Brow
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Heald Brow
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
SilverHelme Scout Camp
Campsites · 1.2 km
Holgates Holiday Park: Silverdale
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Giant's Chair
Viewpoints · 1.2 km
Silverdale is a village in Lancashire, North West England, with a population of 1,519. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,519
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Silverdale
54 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Silverdale →
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Leighton Moss RSPB reserve
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve — nature reserve in Lancashire, England.
📷 4Viewpoints · North West England
Giant's Chair
Giant's Chair is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Quaker Meeting House
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📷 4Forests & woodlands · North West England
RSPB Leighton Moss
RSPB Leighton Moss is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Yealand Conyers
St John the Evangelist's Church, Yealand Conyers — grade II listed parish church in Yealand Conyers, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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St John's Church, Silverdale
St John's Church, Silverdale — church in Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, Yealand Conyers
St Mary's Church, Yealand Conyers — grade II listed church in Yealand Conyers, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North West England
Trowbarrow Quarry
Trowbarrow Quarry is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Warton Crag Rocking stones
Warton Crag Rocking stones is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North West England
Warton Upper Crag
Warton Upper Crag is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Cathedrals · North West England
St John's Church, Silverdale
St John's Church, Silverdale is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Wildlife reserves · North West England
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · North West England
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Warton Lime Kiln
Warton Lime Kiln — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Small multivallate hill fort
Small multivallate hill fort — a hill fort in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Jack Scout Limekiln
Jack Scout Limekiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Hyning Scout Wood Lime Kiln
Hyning Scout Wood Lime Kiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Peter Lane Lime Kiln
Peter Lane Lime Kiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Lime Kiln Lindeth Lodge Farm
Lime Kiln Lindeth Lodge Farm — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Thrang Brow Lime Kiln
Thrang Brow Lime Kiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Waterslack Farm Lime Kiln
Waterslack Farm Lime Kiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Summerhouse Hill
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Nearby
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St John's Church, Silverdale
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St John's Church, Silverdale
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📷 5📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Lime Kiln Lindeth Lodge Farm
Lime Kiln Lindeth Lodge Farm — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gibraltar Farm
Gibraltar Farm — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Gibraltar Farm
Gibraltar Farm — a caravan park in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Silverdale
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gibraltar Farm
Gibraltar Farm — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Gibraltar Farm
Gibraltar Farm — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
SilverHelme Scout Camp
SilverHelme Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Holgates Holiday Park: Silverdale
Holgates Holiday Park: Silverdale — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Waterslack Farm
Old Waterslack Farm — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Holgates Holiday Park: Hollins Farm
Holgates Holiday Park: Hollins Farm — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
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L'Enclume
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L'Enclume
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Wagon & Horses
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George & Dragon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silverdale?
- Silverdale is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5), in the parish of Silverdale.
- What is Silverdale?
- Silverdale — village and civil parish in Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Silverdale?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5.
- Is Silverdale a protected site?
- Yes — Silverdale is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Silverdale free to visit?
- Yes, Silverdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Silverdale?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5.