Morecambe
In the 19th century the three fishing villages of Bare, Poulton and Torrisholme collectively became known as Morecambe. With the arrival of the railway in 1848 and visitors from the textile towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire the town began to develop as a thriving holiday resort.
In the 1980s and 90s the town went into decline, with most of the bucket-and-spade brigade preferring Spain or Blackpool. Noel Edmonds’ World of Crinkley Bottom closed in 1994, just 13 weeks after opening, while Frontierland, the town’s theme park, shut its doors in 1999.
Over recent years Morecambe has begun to bounce back. The rejuvenation started with Tern Project, the redesign and reconstruction of the Promenade. Millions are currently being invested in a plan to rejuvenate the west end of the town. This ambitious scheme includes a complete refurbishment of the art deco Midland Hotel by Urban Splash, the developers that kick-started the regeneration of Manchester and Liverpool.
The beautiful coastal village of Heysham lies at the southern end of Morecambe.
Latest News
May 6, Cycling anniversary celebrations in Morecambe
Lancaster City Council is to celebrate 12 months of cycling on the Morecambe’s Promenade with a party on Sunday May 11. It was only one year ago that ancient byelaws banning cycling in the area were lifted.
The celebrations will run from 11 am to 3.30 pm and will include a cycle stunt show, cycling demonstrations, police postcoding, and children’s entertainment.
Mar 25, Hart's Restaurant reopens
Hart’s Restaurant in Morecambe has reopened under new management as Ma Renooo’s. The famous restaurant closed in February last year after falling into financial difficulties. The new restaurant has a 50’s theme with staff wearing period uniforms.
Mar 22, Fratellis concerts in Morecambe and Manchester
Brit Award Winners The Fratellis have announce a UK tour that includes appearances at the Morecambe Dome on April 9 and Manchester Academy on April 16.
Feb 14, Morecambe FC submit new stadium plans
Morecambe FC has submitted plans for a new 7,000 capacity stadium. The complex, in the Westgate area of the town, will also include a training pitch, community sports areas, and a 40-room hotel.
Feb 1, Ferry runs aground off Blackpool
A ferry struck by a freak wave in the Irish Sea has run aground off Blackpool. The Riverdance, a roll-on roll-off freight ferry operated by Seatruck Ferries, was sailing from Northern Ireland to Heysham, near Morecambe. Four passengers and nine crew members were rescued at 7.30 pm last night. The remaining nine crew members, who stayed with the ship to try and refloat her, were later airlifted to safety.
