Morecambe – Eden of the North.

Future home of Eden Project Morecambe

In his book Notes From A Small Island, Bill Bryson, the famous travel author, wrote: “Its seafront promenade is handsome and its vast bay (174 miles, if you’re taking notes) is easily one of the most beautiful in the world…”

As a result, Morecambe’s burgeoning group of vintage shops are gaining a great reputation amongst vintage fans and collectors, thanks in part to our famous Vintage Festival. The items for sale in our Morecambe shops are much more affordable than in other parts of the country. Our offerings includes clothing vinyl records and nostalgia. Add in our famous Vintage, and music festivals, as well as stunning views and plenty of activities; we have the perfect mix for staycation holidays.

Art Deco and Art Nouveau Trail

Additionally, Morecambe has over 35 surviving Art Deco buildings, and you can see over 20 of them in a pleasant morning’s stroll. On your way, you’ll see the beautiful art deco Midland Hotel, as well as the iconic Victorian Alhambra and Winter Gardens buildings. Take in the Morecambe Heritage Centre along the way, and drop in for a coffee at Brew Me Sunshine, in the old art deco Visitor newspaper building in Victoria Street.

Eating out

Morecambe has what you require. Whether it’s a quick takeaway or a meal in award-winning restaurants and bistros; to a quick fish and chips on the Promenade. We also have some restaurants that consistently rank at the top of Trip Advisor. Fancy pub grub? Sure, we have some great gastro pubs as well as pubs serving your regular pub grub. Dog-friendly, too!

Accommodation for Morecambe Holidays

However you like to lay your head, Morecambe can offer you the solution from our famous 4-star Art-Deco Midland Hotel; mid-range, family or budget; quirky B&Bs, or just a no-frills mobile home.

History

The district’s recorded history stretches back to the Bronze Age, and we keep discovering stuff! At Heysham is one of the earliest Christian settlements at St Patrick’s with the unusual stone-cut graves. Next door is the Grade 1 listed St Peter’s church dating from as early as the 7^th century. Inside you’ll find the Viking hogback (grave cover) stone dating from the tenth century. Fancy visiting an English Heritage town? Lancaster was an important Roman settlement and is only three miles from Morecambe. It is the seat of the Duchy of Lancaster and boasts a highly impressive castle. Much of the historic architecture in Lancaster has been preserved.

Morecambe Holidays & Leisure

Whatever your leisure pleasure, Morecambe can certainly offer you plenty. Keen cyclist ? Base yourself here to explore the Bay, or tackle some of the country’s more challenging hills in the Lake District. Fishing? We’ve got your line! Walking? Our vast seaside promenade is perfect for gentle strolls or discover the many walks in our areas of outstanding natural beauty. Festival and events lover? We’re almost embarrassed by our riches in this field. Bird watching? Big tick in that box. Did you know over 250,000 birds over-winter in Morecambe Bay?

Since the Bay Gateway link road opened it’s no lie to say that Morecambe is the closest seaside resort to any motorway in the UK, bar none. On average, it takes approximately 10 mins to get from the M6 to the centre of Morecambe.

Morecambe Bay

Morecambe Bay is six times bigger than Sydney Harbour; has over 250,000 birds over-wintering each year, and is home to three of the twelve tidal bores in the UK. Morecambe Bay is world-renowned as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as a RAMSAR site. In addition, Morecambe has been officially designated as the centre point of the United Kingdom.

Lancaster District also benefits by being almost equidistant between London and Edinburgh/Glasgow, is on the major West Coast rail line, and just off the M6 motorway. It has great transport links to all the major regional cities including Manchester and Liverpool; borders the Lake District; dales and moors; & the Arnside and Forest of Bowland Areas of Natural Beauty.

The recent announcement by the Eden Project that their next UK project will be based in Morecambe, focusing on the marine environment, is destined to propel Morecambe to the next level of desirable destinations meaning that Morecambe will truly be the Eden of the North.

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A request for help from our friends at BaylightMorecambe Let's Illuminate the Future of the Baylight Parade Together! We hope you're doing well! We're on the hunt for your help to bring back Baylight. As you know, the Baylight Parade has been an extraordinary showcase of creativity and community spirit. The Baylight25 crowdfunding campaign is on the brink of achieving its goal, having reached an impressive 93% of the target. However, as the final stretch approaches, we need your support to ensure this event's success. With almost two months to go, your sponsorship could be the spark that lights up the February Half Term of 2025. Past Baylight events have been nothing short of spectacular, bringing vibrancy to Morecambe and rewarding all involved. The team at Baylight have asked if you could visit the crowdfunding page at https://www.spacehive.com/baylight25 and consider making a pledge. Every contribution brings us closer to creating unforgettable experiences that will resonate throughout Morecambe. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support an initiative that truly makes a difference. Together, we can ensure the Baylight Parade shines brighter than ever! Warm regards,

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Check out these three local Christmas markets this festive season!🎄 👉 Morecambe Christmas Markets: 22nd - 24th Nov Regent Park, Albert Rd, Morecambe, LA4 4QU 11 AM - 7 PM 👉 Indoor Christmas Market: 23rd - 24th Nov Mazuma Mobile Stadium , Christie Way, Morecambe, LA4 4TB 11 AM - 5 PM 👉 Heysham Village Christmas Market: 7th - 8th Dec The Royal car park, 9 Main St, Heysham, LA3 2RN 12 PM - 5 PM We'll see you there!😃 Heysham Neighbourhood Community Morecambe Event Co.

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Enjoy FREE parking at selected times in Lancaster and Morecambe in the run-up to Christmas!🎄🎅🏻 The offer is part of the council’s annual festive business boost aimed at attracting shoppers and encouraging local spending in the area over the Christmas period.🛍️ From Sunday 24th November until Sunday 22nd December, all of Lancaster City Council 's town centre pay and display car parks in Lancaster and Morecambe will be free to use for Sunday shopping.👍 On Thursday evenings from 28th November until Thursday 19th December, you can also park for free at the council’s town centre pay and display car parks from 5pm until 8am the following Friday morning to enjoy late-night shopping. The offer of free parking on these dates and times also applies at the city council’s St Nicholas Arcades Car Park in Lancaster. This car park is open until 9pm every evening except Sunday when it closes at 5pm. (Free parking excludes Lancashire County Council’s on-street pay and display parking in Lancaster and the privately managed car parks, including Marketgate Shopping Centre Car Park in Lancaster.) For more information on city council car parks, visit Lancaster.gov.uk/parking

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Safe Morecambe Initiative Launched to Build a Stronger Community A collaborative effort to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors has been launched in Morecambe.The Safe Morecambe initiative brings together Morecambe Police, Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID), Lancaster City Council, Morecambe Town Council, and other key stakeholders. This group, aimed at making Morecambe "Eden Ready" within two years, will focus on tackling several key areas of concern, including: -Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): Addressing both youth anti-social behaviour, particularly prevalent in the Promenade, Fisherman’s Square, and Poulton Park, and adult anti-social behaviour involving electric scooters, mopeds and bikes on the promenade -Street Drinking and Begging: Combatting the recent increase in street drinkers, especially around the promenade toilets, and the daily presence of street beggars. -Vandalism: Mitigating vandalism against shops and businesses in the area. -Drugs and Crime: Working collaboratively to address drug issues and overall crime rates in Morecambe. While actively addressing these issues, the Safe Morecambe initiative emphasizes the importance of continued public vigilance. Inspector James Martin of Lancashire Police reminds everyone: "People and businesses should keep reporting crime, either by calling 101 or through the online reporting app at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/ “The Safe Morecambe partnership is a great opportunity to understand the needs of the local BID area and begin to work toward solutions to problems and make improvements to best support Morecambe for the future”. Tim Barbary, owner of Bay Cameras and a member of the Morecambe BID Steering Board, commented on the initiative: "Morecambe is a great place to live and work, but there are ASB issues that are causing issues with businesses and residents. “The safe Morecambe partnership will give us a voice to address the problems by speaking directly to the police and local authority so that we can help to make Morecambe an even better place”. The Safe Morecambe initiative signifies a commitment to creating a safe and thriving Morecambe for all. The group will work collaboratively, implementing strategies and measures to address these concerns and build a stronger, more vibrant community.

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