Glasson
in Lancashire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.998 and -2.847 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 59' 53" and W -2° 50' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:29 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Glasson

Glasson in Lancashire (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 206 mi (or 332 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Glasson is now 07:29 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Glasson, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Blackpool International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 69 mi (or 112 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freckleton, Warton, Blackpool, Preston and Southport. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1002 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Thurnham Hall by Diamond Resorts

Address
1,5 mi
Thurnham
LA2 0DT Thurnham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


CBH LANCASTER HOUSE HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
GREEN LANE ELLEL
LA1 4GJ Lancaster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toll House Inn Lancaster Formally Penny Street Bridge

Address
3,8 mi
Penny Street
LA1 1XT Lancaster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Globe Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
40 Main St.
LA3 3HG Morecambe
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Kings Arms

Address
3,9 mi
75 Market Street
LA1 1HP Lancaster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sea Lynn Guest House

Address
4,9 mi
29 West End Road
LA4 4DJ Morecambe
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarendon

Address
4,9 mi
Marine Road West 74
LA4 4EP Morecambe
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Lothersdale Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
320-323 Marine Road Central
LA4 5AA Morecambe
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn LANCASTER

Address
5,8 mi
Waterside Park,Caton Road
LA1 3RA LANCASTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LANCASTER CENTRAL

Address
3,9 mi
KING STREET
LA1 1RE LANCASTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Hina's Moon picking up her Glasson mooring

Published: October 16, 2009
Length: 46:50 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Wood

To many people this is no big deal except this was my first time solo added to which my inboard had given up the ghost and had to use my QUIET Seagull backup. Which was all well and good it...


Thurnham Hall in the Summer (2009)

Published: May 10, 2009
Length: 21:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

A beautiful day at an otherwise very boring Thurnham Hall.


First trip for'Hina's Moon'

Published: August 21, 2009
Length: 37:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Wood

The Year 2008 my first proper sail in 'Hinas Moom' a Westery Nomad, 22', built in the late sixties, 3yrs getting nearly as I want and now the testing time...oh forgot to mention I only took...


Shore View of Picking Up my Glasson Mooring

Published: February 11, 2010
Length: 42:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Wood

The same day that I recorded "picking up my mooring" on my return from Piel Island along with Derek in "Rolean" another Nomad this video was filmed from the shore by my brother. I had to return...


Panasonic TZ10 first session

Published: September 05, 2010
Length: 47:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mrrandom177

First session with my new Panasonic TZ10. shot late afternoon/early evening with a mostly dull, lifeless sky.


Cockerham Sands Country Park - N.W.Air Ambulance

Published: July 11, 2008
Length: 39:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

This was a 'flying visit' by the North West Air Ambulance to Cockerham Sands Country Park.


Cockerham Sands Gala Day 2009 (2)

Published: August 19, 2009
Length: 45:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

Gala Day 2009 on the fabulous Cockerham Sands Country Park.


Cockerham Sands Gala Day 2009 (3)

Published: September 28, 2009
Length: 48:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

Gala Day 2009 on the fabulous Cockerham Sands Country Park.


Cockerham Maypole 2008

Published: May 05, 2008
Length: 02:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

This Cockerham Sands Country Parks' version of male 'poledancing'!


Cockerham Maypole 2009 (1)

Published: May 04, 2009
Length: 18:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Madigan

This Cockerham Sands Country Parks' version of male 'poledancing'!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Over Wyre

Over Wyre is the collective name given to a group of villages in Lancashire, England, situated on the Fylde, to the north of the River Wyre. The group is usually considered to include Hambleton, Stalmine, Knott End-on-Sea, Preesall, Pilling and Out Rawcliffe. The name distinguishes these villages from the larger southern part of the Fylde, between the Wyre and the Ribble, which includes the urban areas of Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Lytham St Annes.

Located at 53.968, -2.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Wyre, The Fylde

Sambo's Grave

Sambo's Grave is the burial site of a dark-skinned cabin boy or slave, on unconsecrated ground in a field near the small village of Sunderland Point, near Heysham and Overton, Lancashire, North West England. Sunderland Point was a port, serving cotton, sugar and slave ships from the West Indies and North America, which declined after Glasson Dock was opened in 1787. It is a very small community only accessible via a narrow road, which crosses a salt marsh and is cut off at high tide.

Located at 53.9963, -2.8827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Lancaster, Burials in North West England, British slaves, 1736 deaths

Overton St. Helen's C.E. Primary School

Overton St. Helen’s C.E. Primary School is a small primary school located in the Village of Overton, Lancashire. The school opened in 1964 and accommodates 164 pupils currently.

Located at 54.016, -2.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1964, Primary schools in Lancashire, Schools in Lancaster, Church of England schools, 1964 establishments in England

Christ Church, Glasson

Christ Church, Glasson, is located in the village of Glasson, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lancaster and Morecambe, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is combined with those of St Michael, Cockerham, and St Luke, Winmarleigh. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.

Located at 53.9965, -2.8427 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire, Gothic Revival architecture in Lancashire, Religious buildings completed in 1840, 18th-century Church of England church buildings, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1932, Diocese of Blackburn, Edmund Sharpe buildings, Austin and Paley buildings, Churches in Lancaster

Stodday

Stodday is a hamlet in the Lancaster District, in the English county of Lancashire just south of the city of Lancaster. It is near the A588 road and the River Lune. A mile to the south, Ashton Hall is a mansion dating to 1856, now used as golf club house, incorporating the remains of a 14th century tower. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:54.0214|-2.8154|type:city(100)_region:GB|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 54.0214, -2.8154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Lancashire

Cockerham Vicarage

Cockerham Vicarage is located in Rectory Road, Cockerham, Lancashire, England. Originally a vicarage, it was later used as a nursing home. The vicarage has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1843 for its incumbent, Revd John Dodson, and designed by the Lancaster architect Edmund Sharpe. It is constructed in sandstone with slate roofs. The building is in three storeys, with tall chimneys and steeply pitched gables. The doorway has a Tudor arch.

Located at 53.9641, -2.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1843, Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire, Edmund Sharpe buildings

St Helen's Church, Overton

St Helen's Church, Overton, is located in Church Grove, Overton, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lancaster and Morecambe, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 54.0113, -2.8545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Lancashire, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire, Norman architecture, English Gothic architecture, Churches in Lancaster, Austin and Paley buildings

Thurnham Hall

Thurnham Hall is a grade I listed 17th century listed country house in the village of Thurnham, Lancashire, England some 10 km (6 miles) south of Lancaster. The present building is a three-story stone-built house probably built in the 1600s for Robert Dalton. It stands facing west in 30 acres of rising ground about a half a kilometer (quarter of a mile) from the left bank of the River Conder. The building contains an impressive Jacobean Great Hall and now functions as a resort hotel.

Located at 53.9842, -2.8196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Lancashire, Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire