Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Spirit of Heysham
In or near Poulton-le-Sands.
The Spirit of Heysham — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spirit of Heysham is a public art 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
Heysham is a picturesque village located on the Morecambe Bay side of the Heysham peninsula, known for its historical stone-built cottages and scenic coastal views. Visitors can explore St. Peter’s Church and the ruins of St. Patrick’s Chapel, as well as enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area managed by the National Trust.
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.
Place summary
The Spirit of Heysham is a public art installation located in North-West England. This artwork reflects the local culture and community spirit, contributing to the area's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0461, -2.9004
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA3 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 1.6 km
- Official site
- heyshamheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9644370093 (ODbL)
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St Peter's Church, Heysham
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Archway approximately 32 metres west south west of Parish Church of St Peter
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham
Historic churches · 0.2 km
St. Patrick's Chapel
Historic churches · 0.2 km
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Rock-Hewn Graves
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Heysham
Museums · 0.4 km
The Old Hall Inn
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
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Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Heysham?
- The Spirit of Heysham is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA3 2RW), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is The Spirit of Heysham?
- The Spirit of Heysham — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Heysham?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA3 2RW.
- Is The Spirit of Heysham a protected site?
- Yes — The Spirit of Heysham is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Spirit of Heysham free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Heysham is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Heysham?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA3 2RW.