The Atlas Obscura Guide To Heysham

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Heysham, England

Updated May 28, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Heysham

Heysham, England

The Stone Graves Of Heysham

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

Heysham, England

'Poet Philosopher & Failure' Gravestone

A succinct inscription commemorates the ebb and flow of a woman's life.

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Morecambe, England

Eric Morecambe Statue

Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.

2 miles from Heysham

Morecambe, England

'Venus & Cupid'

A powerful statue sits on Scalestone Point, looking out over Morecambe Bay.

3 miles from Heysham

Bolton-le-Sands, England

The Praying Shell

A limestone sculpture of a praying man resides over the site where 23 Chinese cockle pickers died.

5 miles from Heysham

Carnforth, England

Carnforth Coke Ovens

These early 19th-century kilns were used to make coke, a key Ingredient in steel production.

7 miles from Heysham

Nether Kellet, England

Dunald Mill Limestone Quarry

This abandoned limestone quarry now provides visitors with multiple, breathtaking viewpoints.

7 miles from Heysham

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Heysham

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Heysham, England

Updated May 28, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Heysham

Heysham, England

The Stone Graves Of Heysham

Heysham, England

'Poet Philosopher & Failure' Gravestone

Morecambe, England

Eric Morecambe Statue

Morecambe, England

'Venus & Cupid'

Bolton-le-Sands, England

The Praying Shell

Carnforth, England

Carnforth Coke Ovens

Nether Kellet, England

Dunald Mill Limestone Quarry

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