Does Morecambe have a market?

A covered market on Morecambe promenade - come and have a great day out by the sea! Combine shopping and sightseeing at Morecambe's Festival Market - a traditional covered market situated close to Morecambe Promenade and easily accessible with an adjoining car park.

What day is the market on in Morecambe?

The Festival Market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 4.30pm. With more than 100 stalls selling an enormous selection of products all under one roof, you are sure to find what you are looking for.

What day is Lancaster market?

Market days

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm (4.30pm in the summer).

How long is Morecambe Promenade?

From end to end, Morecambe's promenade is over 4 miles long so perfect to rollerblade along to burn some calories and get your blood pumping.

Is Morecambe a town or city?

Morecambe is a coastal town situated in the North West of England. Close to cities such as Lancaster, Preston and Manchester to the south and the Lake District to the north, it sits comfortably between city life and the beautiful countryside.

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Why is Morecambe so run down?

Most importantly, it was sad that so many lives were being spoiled. The story that is most often repeated about Morecambe's decline is that it fell victim to cheap flights and package holidays. Its rain-lashed promenades couldn't compete with the Costa del Sol, and so they gradually emptied. There's some truth there.

Is Morecambe a deprived area?

The most deprived areas are located in Heysham, Morecambe and Central Lancaster. The percentage of people in employment in Lancaster is 80.3%.

Does Morecambe have a town Centre?

Located in central Morecambe and easily accessible from the Promenade, the Arndale is a covered shopping centre housing some of the high street's favourite's such as Argos, Iceland, Boots and Poundland. Also home to the Travelodge.

What food is Morecambe famous for?

Local Food: It's all in the Name

Place names feature in many food names including Cartmel sticky toffee pudding, Lyth Valley damsons, Morecambe Bay shrimp, and saltmarsh lamb. Telling your visitors about these foods helps them to get to know Morecambe Bay, and remember it when they get home.

What is Morecambe best known for?

One of Morecambe's most famous landmarks is a statue commemorating one of its most famous sons, Eric Morecambe. It was created by sculptor Graham Ibbeson. One of Morecambe's landmark buildings is the partially renovated Victoria Pavilion or Morecambe Winter Gardens.

What day is Arnold market on?

Arnold Market is located on Eagle Square, a main thoroughfare of the town centre on Front Street. The market is held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Is Morecambe Festival Market dog friendly?

The Festival Market is easily accessible by train, bus, bike and car. There are large adjoining car parks, and Morecambe train station and bus station are close by. The market is wheelchair friendly. Dogs on leads permitted.

Has Lancaster got a Christmas market?

Every year, we celebrate the season to be jolly with a big, beautiful Christmas market in Lancaster. And, every year, it just gets better and better!

Is Morecambe car boot on tomorrow?

The Big Boot Morecambe is one of our most popular car boots. It is on all year round, every Saturday.

Does Morecambe have a Christmas market?

The Christmas markets 2024 in Morecambe give you extensive choices for exchanging gifts during this festival. Not just that, bringing you delish food, music and entertainment in all the ways possible.

What is the posh area of Morecambe?

Broadway is arguably the most prestigious and sought-after road in Morecambe, with detached and semi-detached homes.

Who is the most famous person in Morecambe?

And finally, no piece about the famous folks of the bay would be complete without a mention of “Our Eric”. Eric Morecambe was born in the town and famously took the town as his showbiz surname but next time you visit his statue on the prom look a little closer and you'll notice that he's wearing a pair of binoculars.

Why do people visit Morecambe?

Morecambe enjoys one of the finest views from its promenade of any seaside town in England, a magnificent sweep of coastline and bay, looking across to the Lakeland mountains. Watch wonderful waders and admire the marine–inspired artwork around the town.

What shops are in Morecambe Bay?

Is Morecambe a nice place to live?

Morecambe has been named the fourth coolest place to live in the UK. Naturecan's chief executive Andy Duckworth said: "All the 50 places on the list would have been worthy winners and show why the UK is such a beautiful place, loved by film makers and tourists from all over the world.

Does Morecambe have a pier?

The pier was proposed around 1867 and began construction the following year, opening on 25 March 1869 at a cost of £10,000 (equivalent to £982,738 in 2021). Built at a length of 912 feet (278 m), the pier was enlarged during the early 1870s at a cost of £5000 (equivalent to £474,944 in 2021) and strengthened in 1896.

Which hotels are housing migrants in Morecambe?

A hotel in Morecambe will no longer be used as accommodation for asylum seekers from the end of January 2024. The Strathmore Hotel has been home to people from overseas seeking asylum for some time, but the Morecambe MP said he'd been told this is due to end.

Is Morecambe Sea clean?

No pollution incidents reported. The most recent classification is Sufficient, based on samples taken from 2019 through to 2023. The bathing water that you have searched for has been de-designated.

What is the most deprived area in Lancashire?

Trinity and Bank Hall wards in Burnley are the most deprived wards in the Lancashire-12 area. Whitefield in Pendle is the most deprived ward in England on the Living Environment domain.