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Historic houses · North West England

Kirkhead Tower

In or near Flookburgh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Kirkhead Tower — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Cave entrance, Kirkhead - geograph.org.uk - 5684595

Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kents Bank · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Kirkhead Tower is a historic house 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

Kents Bank station is a railway station located in Cumbria, providing access to various transport links including bus and rail services. It features step-free access to all platforms, accessible toilets, and facilities for cyclists.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kirkhead Tower is a historic house located in North-West England. Its distinctive architectural features and historical significance contribute to its status as a notable site in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1729, -2.9318
Parish
Grange-over-Sands
Postcode
LA11 7DB
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Kents Bank0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirkhead Tower?
Kirkhead Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7DB), in the parish of Grange-over-Sands.
What is Kirkhead Tower?
Kirkhead Tower — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Flookburgh. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7DB.
Is Kirkhead Tower a protected site?
Yes — Kirkhead Tower is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
Is Kirkhead Tower free to visit?
Yes, Kirkhead Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7DB.