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Heysham is an area of land on the Morecambe Bay side of the Heysham peninsula. Heysham Head has the only sea cliffs between Cumbria and North Wales, and the adjacent coastal strip is largely unspoilt.
The beautiful village of Heysham retains many of its stone-built cottages dating back to the 17th century. The church of St. Peter’s has a stunning location, overlooking Morecambe Bay, and nearby on the headland, can be found the ruins of St. Patrick’s Chapel dating from about the 8th century. The headland itself is managed by the National Trust and access is free.
You can find images of old Heysham on our images page, including photos showing Heysham Head Pleasure Resort, although sadly the resort no longer exists. There is a famous vista over pastoral land to the sea and Lakeland mountains. The artist, Turner, visited Heysham in 1816 and made several sketches which in 1818 he used as a basis for his painting (available as a post card from the Heritage Centre).
Less than 10 minutes drive from Morecambe, Heysham makes a great day out. Directions to Heysham can be found on the Heysham Heritage Centre page. The promenade is also a great way to travel by foot or cycle into Heysham from Morecambe or Hest Bank.
Places to visit & things to do in Heysham
- Heysham Heritage Centre - Visit us to find out more about the history of Heysham
- St. Peter’s Church - Grade I listed building retaining Anglo-Saxon features and the Hogback Stone
- St. Patrick’s Chapel and The Barrows - chapel ruins dating from the 8th or 9th century with nearby rock cut graves, on land now owned by the National Trust, known as the Barrows
- Half Moon Bay - Beautiful scenery, beach, sand dunes and rock pools.
Cafes & places to eat in Heysham
- Bells Tea Room
- Curiosity Corner Tea Rooms
- Jim’s Diner
- The Royal Hotel
- Squirrels Bistro
- Zoo Cafe (just outside the village at Half Moon Bay)
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