Things to do, places to visit, eat and shop in Morecambe and the surrounding area
Cover Artwork by Linda Page www. lindapage .co.uk
MORECAMBE ACCESSIBILITY By Rob Bracewell
Accessibility in Morecambe is generally good, with a level promenade stretching several miles. Parks, pubs, the cinema, shops and other attractions accessible and several hotels offering accessible rooms. The area is served by low floor buses and the local trains carry ramps. Blue Badge parking is free in all City Council car parks, but some have time limits. It is recommended, however, to contact individual hotels or the Visitor Information Centres directly with specific requirements. Morecambe V.I.C. - 01524 582808
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Campsite on a working farm. Cafe & Pets Corner
www.redbankfarm.co.uk | 01524 823196 Red Bank Farm, The Shore, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR
Play Areas / Splash Park / Brass Band Concerts / Cafe / Bowling Green / Attractions Marine Road East, Morecambe
www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
bare nece SS itie S - uk Clothing, Toys & Gifts for Children Tel: 01524 409984 Email: info@barenecessities-uk.com bare necessities • 29a Princes Crescent Bare Village • Morecambe • LA4 6BY • UK
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LET’S SHOP www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk St Nicholas Arcades 12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB 01524 846569
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A traditional covered market with more than 100 stalls and just a stroll away from Morecambe’s glorious promenade. Open Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun (9am - 4.30pm) www.lancaster.gov.uk/festivalmarket
MEGAZONE
The Ultimate indoor Laser Adventure , fun for all the family.
94-96 Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4DQ t • 01524 410224 - w • www.megazonemorecambe.co.uk
REGENT PARK STUDIOS
All kinds of fun activities from trampolining to martial arts.
Rear of 93 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1AF t •01524 419861 - w • www.regentparkstudios.co.uk
MORECAMBE SUPERBOWL
Bowling - Food - Pool - Games - Parties
Central Drive Morecambe, LA4 4DW t • 01524 400 974 - w • www.super-bowl.co.uk
PLEASURELAND
Large Family Entertainment Centre and Kids Soft Play Area
Winter Gardens, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BU t •01524 424212
RANCH HOUSE
Family friendly pub with extensive games room to keep the kids entertained
Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4DG t • 01524 831531
CLUB NAUTIQUE
Premier Watersports Centre in the North West
Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth, LA6 1JZ t • 01524 733377 - w • www.clubnautique-watersports.co.uk
REEL CINEMA
Multi screen cinema complex with all the latest movies.
Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW t • 01509 221155 - w • www.reelcinemas.co.uk
SUNSHINE CYCLE HIRE
Family cycle hire in central Morecambe with the best cycle routes for a family day out.
202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU t •01524 414709 - w • www.coopersamusements.co.uk
COOPERS AMUSEMENTS
A wide range of fun and entertainment for
all the family Coopers Amusements 202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU
t • 01524 414709 - w • www.coopersamusements.co.uk
THE DUKES
An award winning theatre, cinema & café bar that plays host to live music, comedy & drama.
Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE t • 01524 598500 - w • www.dukes-lancaster.org
SALT AYRE SPORTS CENTRE
Lancaster’s largest sports centre with swimming pool and a wide range of facilities.
Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS t • 01524 847540 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/saltayre
THE PLATFORM
Premier venue for entertainment and live music, attracting world famous talent.
Station Buildings, Promenade, Morecambe, LA4 4DB t • 01524 582803 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE
Go wild on nature trails and events, visit superb gift shop and award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW t • 01524 701601 - w • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
HAPPY MOUNT PARK
A traditional park, free to enter with beautiful gardens, woodland walks & additional attractions.
Marine Road East, Promenade, Morecambe t • 01524 582808 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
Loads of fun sports, arts and museum activities for children every school holiday. Sign up to receive our fun family newsletter at: www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme
LANCASTER GRAND THEATRE
A wide variety of shows, plays, music and comedy is performed at the historic Grand Theatre.
St. Leonardgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL t • 01524 64695 - w • www.lancastergrand.co.uk
RED BANK FARM - ARCHERS CAFE
A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving homecooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR t • 01524 823196 - w • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
POTTS DELI ‘N’ PIES
Award winning pies, sandwiches, salad boxes and deli counter.
48 Main Rd, Bolton Le Sands t • 01524 822255 - w • www.pottspies.co.uk
HURLEY FLYER
We hope you will enjoy our delicious menu in our lovely pub.
Christie Way, Morecambe, LA4 4TB t • 01524 419044 - w • www.hurleyflyerpubmorecambe.co.uk
LEWIS’S COFFEE SHOP
Enjoy top quality food and famous Ice Cream in comfortable, friendly surroundings.
253 Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BJ t • 01524 416200
THE KINGS ARMS
Big Value menu , where size matters.
248-250 Marine Rd, Morecambe, LA4 4BJ t • 01524 410006 - w • www.thekingsfeast.co.uk
RITAS CAFE
Award winning family run cafe serving delicious hot food 7 days a week.
200 Marine Rd West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU t • 01524 831800
SOUPANOVA
Friendly, retro soup bar specialising in home made, healthy food.
18 Church Street Lancaster LA1 1NP t • 01524 841 488 - w • www.twitter.com/SoupanovaSoups
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE CAFE Tuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW t • 01524 701601 - W • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
COTTAMS FIELD BREWERS FAYRE
Family restaurant on the outskirts of Lancaster with special eating offers.
Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE t • 01524 384800
MARCOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Open kitchen, relaxed informal atmosphere, special offers, child friendly, parties welcome.
27 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NS t • 01524 844445 - w • www.marcosrestaurant.com
BELLA ITALIA
Family friendly restaurant offering a broad menu of all things Italian.
26-28 Church St Lancaster, LA1 1LH t • 01524 36340 - w • www.bellaitalia.co.uk
ASPECT BAR & BISTRO
Morecambe’s finest cocktail Bar & Bistro offering the best quality food and drink.
320-3 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5AA t • 01524 416404 - w • www.aspectbar.com
FRANKIE & BENNY’S
American & Italian restaurant and bar. Extensive menus with something for everyone.
Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW t • 01524 834 190 - w • www.frankieandbennys.co.uk
THE HALL
Assemble in The Hall for Coffee & Events.
10-12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX t • 01524 65470 - w • www.thecoffeehopper.com
THE BOROUGH
Fine Ale, Food, Wine and Rooms.
3-5 Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1PP t • 01524 64170 - w • www.theboroughlancaster.co.uk
PIZZA HUT
Fun times and great food for over 50 years.
Parliament Street, Lancaster LA1 1DQ t • 01524 599222 - w • www.pizzahut.co.uk
HAPPY MOUNT PARK
A traditional park, free to enter with beautiful gardens, woodland walks & additional attractions.
Marine Road East, Promenade, Morecambe t • 01524 582808 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE
Go wild on nature trails and events, visit superb gift shop and award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW t • 01524 701601 - w • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
NATIONAL TRUST - SIZERGH CASTLE
Beautiful medieval house surrounded by rich gardens
Sizergh, nr Kendal LA8 8DZ t • 015395 60951 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
NATIONAL TRUST - FELLFOOT PARK
Picnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground and boat hire.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN t • 015395 31273 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fellfootpark
LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM
Situated in the historic and cultural Lancaster in an elegant Georgian building.
Market square, Lancaster, LA1 1HT t • 01524 64637 - w • www.lancashire.gov.uk
LANCASTER MARITIME MUSEUM
Explore Lancaster’s Golden Age and rich maritime and natural history.
Custom House, St George’s Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB t • 01524 382264 - W • www.lancashire.gov.uk
JUDGES LODGINGS MUSEUM
Discover the treasures of Lancaster’s oldest town house.
Church Street Lancaster LA1 1YS t • 01524 32808 - w • www.lancashire.gov.uk
WILLIAMSON PARK
54 acres of parkland, Edwardian Butterfly House, Pavilion Cafe and Ashton Memorial.
Wyresdale Road Lancaster, LA1 1UX t • 01524 33318 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark
MORECAMBE FESTIVAL MARKET
Traditional covered market close to Morecambe Promenade with more than 100 stalls.
Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW t • 01524 414251 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/festivalmarket
GREENLANDS FARM
Enjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!
Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH t • 01524 784184 - w • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
QUAKER TAPESTRY KENDAL
Museum, Café & Shop. Café open year round, Exhibition open Apr-Dec. Children FREE.
Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH t • 01539 722975 - w • www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
LOW SIZERGH BARN
We are a working farm with trail, tea room, craft galleries and farm shop.
Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AE t • 015395 60426 w • www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
13 THE WAREHOUSE
3 floor Boutique Department Store with coffee shop. Where shopping is fun!
13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ t • 01524 401600
CHARTER MARKET
A traditional, twice weekly bustling street market at the heart of Lancaster city centre.
Market Square, Market Street & Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1XD t • 01524 414251 w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/chartermarket
RED BANK FARM
A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving homecooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR t • 01524 823196 - w • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS
The little zoo with lots to do!
Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE t • 015395 63027 - w • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
13 THE WAREHOUSE
3 floor Boutique Department Store with coffee shop. Where shopping is fun!
13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ t • 01524 401600
LEES GAMES
Consoles, Games, DVD’s bought, sold and exchanged!
280 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5BY t • 01524 425404 - w • www.leesgamesltd.co.uk
ARNDALE CENTRE
Essential big name stores & independent retailers. Activities through school holidays.
Market Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DH t • 01524 416922 - w • arndalemorecambe.co.uk
MARKET GATE SHOPPING CENTRE
Shopping...it’s in the Bag! + 110 space car park and Award Winning Toilets & Parent Room.
Market Gate Shopping Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1JF t • 01524 382845 - w • www.marketgatelancaster.co.uk
MORECAMBE BAY CHEMIST
Large independant pharmacy-with a wide range of gift sets, perfumes and aftershaves
28-30 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QN t • 01524 410009 - w • www.morecambebaychemist.co.uk TH
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The Gift Shop
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47 Princes Crescent, Bare Village, Morecambe, LA4 6DA We are now stocking a wide selection of t • 01524 412965
New Cash Machine At last - there is a FREE TO USE cash machine in your local area, which can be found at BARE POST OFFICE.
RNLI GIFT STORE
childrens toys and are the newest independent toy stockist in the area.
Stocked with a variety of RNLI gifts and Morecambe Lifeboat and Hovercraft items.
The machine provides customers with an opportunity to WITHDRAW CASH, check their ACCOUNT BALANCE and is available to use 24 HOURS a day.
Marine Road Central Morecambe, LA4 5BY Go Go t • 01524 831179 Hamsters
Peppa Pig
OTHER SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS OFFICE PASSPORT CHECK & SEND • MOTOR VEHICLE LICENCING FOREIGN CURRENCY (With 0% commission) Euros : US Dollars : Turkish Lira always available MOBILE PHONE TOP UP ALL GENERAL POSTAL SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE
ST NICHOLAS ARCADES
Yomega YoYo, as featured on Cartoon Network.
In addition centre. we have a range of Lancaster’s leading shopping
OPEN Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm, Saturday 9am–12.30pm
Postman Pat and Scooby Doo Toys with
Fireman 12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB Sam coming soon. t • 01524 846569 w • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk
Tel: 01524 412965 Email: barepostoffice@yahoo.com 47 Princes Crescent, Bare Village, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 6DA
BARE NECESSITIES
Retailer of clothing, toys and gifts for children.
29A Princes Crescent Morecambe, LA4 6BY t • 01524 409984 - w • www.barenecessities-uk.com
MORECAMBE FESTIVAL MARKET
Traditional covered market close to Morecambe Promenade with more than 100 stalls.
Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW t • 01524 414251 - w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/festivalmarket
MORECAMBE OUTDOOR SUNDAY MARKET Fantastic Outdoor Market with an amazing array of stalls.
Winter Gardens Car Park, Promenade Morecambe, LA4 4BU t • 01524 424212
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE SHOP Everything you need to help give nature a home where you live.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW t • 01524 701601 - W • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
GREENLANDS FARM
Enjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!
Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH t • 01524 784184 - w • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOP
Award winning international coffee and tea house with over 60 varieties.
12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX t • 01524 65470- w • www.thecoffeehopper.com
THE VINTAGE SHOP
Vintage Ladies’ & Men’s Clothing & Accessories.
4 Gage Street, Lancaster (off Dalton Square) t • 07774 321264 w • Facebook: Vintage-Shop Lancaster
CHARTER MARKET
A traditional, twice weekly bustling street market at the heart of Lancaster city centre.
Market Square, Market Street & Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1XD t • 01524 414251 w • www.lancaster.gov.uk/chartermarket
2014 ‘OLIVER’ BY STARSTRUCK AT THE WINTER GARDENS 26-29 MAR EASTER FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ARNDALE CENTRE 5-21 APR EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA HAPPY MOUNT PARK 19 APR VARIETY FESTIVAL AT THE WINTER GARDENS 2-4 MAY MORECAMBE CARNIVAL 4 MAY NORTH LANCASHIRE SOUL FESTIVAL 16-18 MAY NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY FESTIVAL 23-25 MAY VINTAGE BUS DISPLAY & RUNNING DAY 25 MAY BARE VILLAGE FESTIVAL
7 JUNE
CATCH THE WIND KITE FESTIVAL 21-22 JUNE BAY 27-29 JUNE WATERFEST FREE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND FESTIVAL MARKET 5-6 JULY WEST END FESTIVAL TUTTI FRUTTI 1950s FESTIVAL
19 JULY 26-27 JULY
ACTION PACKED ARNDALE ADVENTURES 28 JULY-6 SEPT MORECAMBE BEER FEST WINTER GARDENS 14-16 AUG VINTAGE BY THE SEA MORECAMBE GOLF FESTIVAL
5-7 SEPT 8-12 SEPT
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 20TH ANNIVERSARY 11-14 SEPT
Morecambe’s festival programme is also enhanced by a fantastic array of guided walks, special events and performances including ... Cross Bay Walks, guided walks around Morecambe, a wealth of wildlife events, including the RSPB and Wildlife Trust, events in Happy Mount Park including the summer Brass Band Concerts, special family events at the Festival Market, events at the Platform, the Midland Hotel and the Winter Gardens as well as a variety of events in Carnforth Station.
For further information and details of all our events contact MorecambeVIC 01524 582808 All events correct at time of print. Sorry but we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Please check with event organiser before making a special journey.
01524 425404 280 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA5 4BY,
Salt Ayre Sports Centre Fun and fitness for everyone!
01524 847540
www.lancaster.gov.uk/saltayre
A bustling street
market found at the heart of Lancaster city centre every Wednesday and Combine shopping with Saturday - 9am sightseeing at Lancaster’s historic 4.30pm.
Charter Market
www.lancaster.gov.uk/chartermarket
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MORECAMBE’S No1 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
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