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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🎄 Trader Spotlight: Belles' Catering – at the Morecambe Christmas Market, Saturday 20th December Say hello to Belles’ Catering – joining us on Saturday 20th December with traditional homemade food, beautifully presented and made with quality ingredients. Based at 10 Thornton Road, Morecambe (LA4 5PB), Belles’ are known for hot and cold buffets, afternoon tea delivery, and proper home-baked cakes. Why we love them • High-quality, freshly made food with no shortcuts • Personalised service and great value for money • Reliable, friendly team – look out for Joanne, Hannah and Nicky Perfect for parents and grandparents planning family get-togethers: pick up festive treats for gatherings, or chat to the team about buffet and afternoon tea options for the holidays. Follow and support: https://www.facebook.com/bellscottagecatering See you at the Morecambe Christmas Market – Saturday 20th December. #Morecambe #MorecambeBID #MorecambeChristmasMarket #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #LancashireBusinessesRead moreRead less

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🎬 REEL Cinema Morecambe – A Wicked Treat Awaits! 💚✨ Reel Cinema Morecambe has not one, but two magical ways for you to experience Wicked: For Good this November! 💚 🎟 Wicked Double Bill – One Night Only See Wicked followed by the brand-new Wicked: For Good in an exclusive double feature. 📅 Thursday 20th November 🕓 5:30pm start 📍 Reel Cinema Morecambe 🎟 Tickets and details: https://reelcinemas.co.uk/morecambe/event/103672/wicked-wicked-for-good-double-bill 💫 General Release – From 21st November Prefer just the new film? Wicked: For Good lands on the big screen from: 📅 Friday 21st November 🎟 Book here: https://reelcinemas.co.uk/morecambe/event/102070/wicked-for-goodRead moreRead less

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Vinyl lovers — this one’s for you. - The Record Fair returns to the Arndale Centre this Saturday, 15th November, 9am–4pm as part of the Morecambe Punk Festival. Dealers from across the UK will be bringing thousands of LPs, 45s, CDs, bargain boxes and rare collectables — all genres, all eras. Got records to sell? Bring them along on the day. Come dig, browse and discover something special. #MorecambeBID #RecordFair #VinylCollectors #MorecambePunkFestivalRead moreRead less

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✨ Morecambe Illuminations – A journey through time and light It all started in the early 1900s with candlelit lamps along the prom. By 1919, electric illuminations arrived — over one million lights shining across the seafront, created to rival Blackpool and attract visitors to the town. For more than 70 years, the illuminations stretched from Sandylands to Happy Mount Park — with themes changing from pre-war designs to space-age and cyber-style displays in later decades. At their peak, they drew 2 million visitors a year, supporting local businesses and tourism. But by the mid-1990s, spiralling maintenance costs (over £300,000 a year), coastal damage, energy prices and reduced council funding meant the displays ended in 1996. Then in 2016, Morecambe BID was formed — and the lights returned in a modern, affordable way. Using energy-efficient LED displays, the town now shines once again from October to February with: • Baylight cones along the prom • Christmas lights across the town centre • Lighting displays in Festival Market and car parks • Colourful features in Euston Road and beyond They may not be the full traditional illuminations — but the Baylights still bring colour, comfort and community spirit through the darkest months. Morecambe still shines. Photo credit - Liz Withey & SO Droning #MorecambeBID #MorecambeIlluminations #Baylight #MorecambeHistory #ProudOfMorecambeRead moreRead less