Morecambe Bay is a large sandy bay in the north west of England, reaching from Walney Island in the north to Fleetwood in the south. It offers residents and visitors some spectacular views and remarkable sunsets across the Bay towards the Lake District. Between Walney Island and Fleetwood at the mouth of the Bay, and the coastline behind, is an area of 195sq miles. At extreme low tides 120sq miles are exposed as a sandy desert. It is the largest continuous intertidal area in Britain. The Bay is fed by five rivers - the Leven, the Kent, the Keer, the Lune and the Wyre and it is this bay that attracts “Twitchers” (birdwatchers) to come and watch the largest wader population in the UK a fact that is internationally recognised as it is designated a Special Protection Area for birds. In times long gone travellers to Cartmel and the Furness Peninsula used to cross the sands at Morecambe Bay rather than take the long way round, today there are organised Cross Bay Walks – the dangers of attempting this alone and without guidance cannot be underestimated and for this reason these walks must be undertaken with a qualified guide who can not only highlight the dangers but identify some interesting aspects of the walk. Guides have been used employed by the Duchy of Lancaster since 1536 and today they are there to make your trip enjoyable. Morecambe has plenty of other distractions to offer both resident and visitor, there is the Stone Jetty – the present one on the side of the former harbour built around 1835. IN the late 18th century there was a railway line from here to Hest Bank where it linked with the Lancaster Carlisle line and helped trade flourish in the area for a period. Dome people will still remember the harbour when it was used as a ship breakers giving employment to the local population in the 1920’s and 30’s. There are quiet gardens to enjoy around Happy Mount Park, or take a trip to the hustle and bustle of Morecambe’s markets, or simply take a stroll through the town and enjoy some of the Art Deco architecture that peppers the street scene.
Camping
Riverside Caravan Park
Venture Caravan Park
Care Home
Eric Morecambe House
Morecambe Bay Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Tina Donald School of Dance
Yoga - Kundalini Yoga & Ayurveda
Dentist
Gables Dental Practice
Princes Crescent Dental Practice
Doctor
Coastal Medical Group
Dr Forsyth AS & Partner
Morecambe Health Centre
Westgate Medical Practice
Estate Agent
Farrell Heyworth Estate Agents
Farrell Heyworth Estate Agents
Jessops
Jessops Estatee Agents
Mapp Estates
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Thompson Estate Agency
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Market
Festival Market
Morecambe Sunday Market
Pub and Bar
Battery
George
Jester
Lord Nelson
Mermaid
Smugglers Den
Restaurant
Blue Mountain
Fletcher's
Hart's
Honey Tree
Modley's
Solicitor
Taxi
848 Taxi Co Ltd
A B C Taxis
Coast To Coast Taxis
Dolphin Taxis
Go Cabs
Vet
Sports Clubs
Heysham Atoms ARLFC (Rugby League)
Lancaster Morecambe TTL (Table Tennis)
Morecambe (Football)
Morecambe and Heysham Yacht Club (Sailing)
Morecambe CC (Cricket)
Riverside Lancaster Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Ichthus
Robinson's Florist
Boots
Rymans
Blanco's Pet Shop
The Village Pet Store
King's Chemist
Moon & Coxhill
Greenwoods Ltd
Genius Menswear Ltd
Gallery 303
Crescent Gallery
Ribbons and Roses
Peacocks
Gamestation
Homebase
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
Yorkshire Street Pets
JCF Jigsaw Library
Antiques
Tyson Antiques
Vescovi G
Lamplight Antiques
Clock Tower Antiques
Morecambe Antiques Centre
Activities
The Ultimate Laser Adventure(Adventure)
Morecambe Superbowl(Bowling)
Places to Stay near Morecambe
The Crown Hotel (0.24 miles)
Eidsforth Hotel (0.30 miles)
The Eidsforth Hotel is a well established family run hotel offering breathtaking views of Morecambe Bay & Lakeland hills. Ideally situated for easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales ... More
The Midland House (0.31 miles)
Yacht Bay View Hotel (0.47 miles)
Ashley Guest House (0.55 miles)
Situated in a prominent position on Morecambe seafront, the 'Ashley Guest House' commands breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay and to the Lake District hills beyond. We are a family run ... More
Silverwell Guest House (0.57 miles)
The Sea Lynn (0.63 miles)
Strathmore Hotel (0.67 miles)
The Clarendon (0.69 miles)
For over 100 years this charming 19th Century building has provided guests with a warm and friendly welcome combined with breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets over Morecambe Bay.Recently refurbished throughout; this award-winning hotel is ideally ... More | visit websiteBalmoral Hotel (0.79 miles)
The Hotel is well established and family run, offering excellent cuisine ... More | visit website
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