Travelling north from Blackpool we pass Fleetwood, a thriving seaside resort and busy port with a traditional pier and a beautiful yacht marina, before arriving at Morecambe, a classic English seaside town but totally unlike its boisterous neighbour attracting a very different kind of person. People come to the 'Naples of the North' for the heritage, the walks, the views and the environment which is what the Eden Project North is hoping to build on. This project, a £125m eco-attraction, on a seafront site previously occupied by the Bubbles swimming pool and Dome Theatre is hoping for approval in 2022. Much of the town is set around the award winning seafront promenade that overlooks the five mile stretch of sandy coastline. Looking out from the sands of Morecambe Bay you have stunning views of the Lakeland Fells in the distance. Here Morecambe's natural qualities are revealed where flocks of oystercatchers, gulls and turnstones alight to pick at the soft sands. The greenery on the opposite shore is apparent and the steep slopes of the Cumbrian fells beyond. At Hest Bank, just below where the Arnside and Silverdale area of outstanding natural beauty meets the sea, the RSPB runs a small reserve, an offshoot of the much larger Leighton Moss reedbed farther north. Here, ducks, geese, curlews and dunlins peck at the ridges and pools newly formed in the salt marshes and sandflats. Beneath are the cockles and shrimps of local culinary fame.
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| Eden Project North |
The area was originally made up of three hamlets; Poulton, Bare and Torrisholme until in 1889 they were brought together to create the town of Morecambe that we know today. The formation of its Harbour and Railway Company took place in 1846 and its constructed railways reached Skipton, Keighley and Bradford by 1850. A settlement grew around the harbour and railway – to service the port, and marking the start of a seaside resort. Consequently the settlement began then to be referred to as 'Morecambe'. During the mid-20th century, Morecambe was a very popular seaside resort, drawing wealthy visitors from surrounding Lancashire, Yorkshire and Scotland thanks to its convenient location and railway links. The railways brought more visitors, especially from Yorkshire, giving it the nickname 'Bradford-on Sea', and also from Scotland all seeking seaside refreshment, entertainment and accommodation. Morecambe adapted to these needs throughout the second half of the nineteenth century and between 1956 and 1989, it was the home of the Miss Great Britain beauty contest. As a result, Morecambe has a diverse and vibrant collection of Victorian buildings: including the Winter Gardens (1897) and Park Hotel.
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| Midland Hotel |
Set overlooking the four mile long promenade and Morecambe Bay is the famous Midland Hotel. Dating back to the 1930s, and built in an art deco style, it has been restored throughout the years and is an imposing building which a rich history. Another key building is the recently renovated Victorian Pavilion (once the Winter Gardens) which in the past has been a swimming baths, theatre and ballroom. The seafront has all the basic requirements for a family day out and between the pubs, cafes and small hotels you'll find amusement arcades, ice cream vendors, traditional fish and chips and plenty of places selling seaside paraphernalia. Another popular family attraction is Happy Mount Park with its splash park, mini golf, miniature train and adventure playground. The Platform is also a popular venue, housed in the original railway station, and regularly holds various live music events. Various events take place in Morecambe throughout the year including the Tutti Frutti 1950s Festival, the Kite Festival and Jazz Festival.
Perhaps the most famous landmark in Morecambe is the Eric Morecambe statue which is located in pride of place on the promenade. It was created by sculptor Graham Ibbeson to commemorate the town's most famous son and was unveiled by the Queen in 1999.
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