Heysham
Built-up area in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.047, -2.889 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 41 61 |
| Population: | 17,016 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 (Lancaster) |
Heysham is a compact coastal village on the southern shore of Morecambe Bay, in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Its rugged headland at Heysham Head shelters ancient sea‑cut graves and the evocative ruined St Patrick's Chapel, giving the place a surprisingly strong archaeological and historic character set against wide tidal flats and rich birdlife.
Today Heysham combines a small local community with clearer industrial footprints: the ferry terminal has long linked the village to the Isle of Man and beyond, while the neighbouring Heysham nuclear power station is a prominent employer and landmark. The result is a distinctive mix of village life, coastal recreation and working‑harbour atmosphere, with easy access to both Lancaster and nearby seaside towns.
Postcode districts covering Heysham
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Blackpool 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Morecambe 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lancaster 3.7 miles6 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Kendal 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Fleetwood 11 miles17.7 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Cleveleys 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Clitheroe 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Kirkham 18.7 miles30.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Heysham Central Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Heysham South Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Heysham North Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- West End Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Middleton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Heaton-with-Oxcliffe Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Westgate Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Morecambe Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Poulton Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Overton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bare Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Torrisholme Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Heysham
LA3 2HZ, LA3 2QT, LA3 2TS, LA3 2HP, LA3 2FP, LA3 2TX, LA3 1GW, LA3 1JP, LA3 2SG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.4 miles79.4 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 51.5 miles82.8 km
- Heysham Port Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Morecambe Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
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Schools in Heysham
- Heysham St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Primary
- Mossgate Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Globe Arena Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Lancaster University University 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Holker Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Claughton Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Holker Street Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Underley Hall Estate 16.2 miles26.2 km
- Roanhead Beach Beach 16.9 miles27.2 km