Things to do, places to visit, eat and shop in Morecambe and the surrounding area
MORECAMBE ACCESSIBILITYBy 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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RANCH HOUSEFamily friendly pub with extensive games room to keep the kids entertained. Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4DG• 01524 831531
REGENT PARK STUDIOSFor Fun, Fitness and Friendship.Trampolining, Martial Arts and Media.Rear of 93 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1AF • 01524 419861 • www.regentparkstudios.co.uk
COCOA HEARTS - CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPSLearn the art of chocolate making and create your very own chocolates!40-42 Victoria Street, Morecambe, LA4 4AL • 01524 418595 • www.cocoahearts.co.uk
MORECAMBE SUPERBOWLBowling - Food - Pool - Games - Parties
Central Drive Morecambe, LA4 4DW• 01524 400 974 • www.super-bowl.co.uk
REEL CINEMAMulti screen cinema complex with all the latest movies.Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW • 01509 221155 • www.reelcinemas.co.uk
PLEASURELANDLarge Family Entertainment Centre and Kids Soft Play Area.Winter Gardens, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 424212
SUNSHINE CYCLE HIREFamily cycle hire in central Morecambe with the best cycle routes for a family day out.202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 414709 • www.coopersamusements.co.uk
COCOA HEARTS - HEN PARTY PACKAGECreate & decorate 16 chocolates with delicious fillings + Chocolate Bingo!40-42 Victoria Street, Morecambe, LA4 4AL • 01524 418595 • www.cocoahearts.co.uk
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COOPERS AMUSEMENTSA wide range of fun and entertainment for all the family.202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 414709 • www.coopersamusements.co.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVEGo wild on nature trails and events, visit superb gift shop and award-winning cafe.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
THE DUKESAn award winning theatre, cinema & café bar that plays host to live music, comedy & drama.Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QE • 01524 598500 • www.dukes-lancaster.org
HAPPY MOUNT PARKA traditional park, free to enter with beautiful gardens, woodland walks & additional attractions. Marine Road East, Promenade, Morecambe• 01524 582808 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
SALT AYRE SPORTS CENTRELancaster’s largest sports centre with swimming pool and a wide range of facilities.Salt Ayre Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5JS• 01524 847540 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/saltayre
HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEFun filled activities for children to choose from every school holiday. Be the first to find out about discounts & deals by signing up to our mailing list via: www.lancaster.gov.uk/holidayprogramme
THE PLATFORMPremier venue for entertainment and live music, attracting world famous talent.Station Buildings, Promenade, Morecambe, LA4 4DB • 01524 582803 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform
LANCASTER GRAND THEATREThe home of comedy in the North. A wide variety of shows, plays, music and comedy. St. Leonardgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NLt • 01524 64695 - w • www.lancastergrand.co.uk
RED BANK FARM - ARCHERS CAFEA working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
PIZZA HUTFamily friendly, dine in or take away, great food for over 50 years.Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster LA1 1DQ• 01524 599222 • www.pizzahut.co.uk
THE DOG AND PARTRIDGEGreat food, served everyday until 9pm.Visit our website for new menus and info.19 Bare Lane, Morecambe LA4 6DE• 01524 426246 • www.gkmeetandeat.co.uk
RITAS CAFEAward winning family run cafe serving delicious hot food 7 days a week.200 Marine Rd West, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 831800
HURLEY FLYERWe hope you will enjoy our delicious menu in our lovely pub.Christie Way, Morecambe, LA4 4TB• 01524 419044 • www.hurleyflyerpubmorecambe.co.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE CAFETuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
LEWIS’S COFFEE SHOPEnjoy top quality food and famous Ice Cream in comfortable, friendly surroundings. 253 Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BJ• 01524 416200
BELLA ITALIAFamily friendly restaurant offering a broad menu of all things Italian.26-28 Church St Lancaster, LA1 1LH• 01524 36340 • www.bellaitalia.co.uk
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KERRY’S COFFEE HOUSESituated on Morecambe Prom, serving locally roasted coffee and home-made snacks.Central Promenade, Morecambe• 01524 415802 • www.kerryscreativecakes.co.uk
THE GREEN ROOMHome-made food, sourced from good, local suppliers. In the heart of Morecambe.7a Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 6DB• 01524 425481
THE STATION & WACKY WAREHOUSEMeal deals available all day every day. Soft Play area on site.Station Buildings, Marine Road West, LA4 4DB• 01524 410724 • www.fayre-square.com
MARCOS ITALIAN RESTAURANTOpen kitchen, relaxed informal atmosphere, special offers, child friendly, parties welcome.27 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NS• 01524 844445 • www.marcosrestaurant.com
TRAWLERS FISH & CHIPS - PLEASURELANDEnjoy fantastic fish n chips inside Pleasureland, at Trawlers.Winter Gardens, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 424212
THE HALLAssemble in The Hall for Coffee & Events.10-12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX• 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com
THE BOROUGHFine Ale, Food, Wine and Rooms.
3-5 Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1PP• 01524 64170 • www.theboroughlancaster.co.uk
ASPECT BAR & BISTROMorecambe’s finest cocktail Bar & Bistrooffering the best quality food and drink.320-3 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5AA • 01524 416404 • www.aspectbar.com
HAPPY MOUNT PARKA traditional park, free to enter with beautiful gardens, woodland walks & additional attractions. Marine Road East, Promenade, Morecambe• 01524 582808 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/happymountpark
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVEGo wild on nature trails and events, visit superb gift shop and award-winning cafe.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
NATIONAL TRUST - SIZERGH CASTLEBeautiful medieval house surrounded by rich gardens.Sizergh, nr Kendal LA8 8DZ • 015395 60951 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
LANCASTER CITY MUSEUMSituated in the historic and culturalLancaster in an elegant Georgian building.Market square, Lancaster, LA1 1HT• 01524 64637 • www.lancashire.gov.uk
LANCASTER MARITIME MUSEUMExplore Lancaster’s Golden Age and rich maritime and natural history.Custom House, St George’s Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB• 01524 382264 • www.lancashire.gov.uk
JUDGES LODGINGS MUSEUMDiscover the treasures of Lancaster’s oldest town house. Church Street Lancaster LA1 1YS• 01524 32808 • www.lancashire.gov.uk
NATIONAL TRUST - FELLFOOT PARKPicnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground and boat hire.Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN • 015395 31273 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fellfootpark
WILLIAMSON PARK54 acres of parkland, Edwardian Butterfly House, Pavilion Cafe and Ashton Memorial.Wyresdale Road Lancaster, LA1 1UX• 01524 33318 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark
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MORECAMBE FESTIVAL MARKETTraditional covered market close to Morecambe Promenade with more than 100 stalls.Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW• 01524 414251 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/festivalmarket
GREENLANDS FARMEnjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH• 01524 784184 • www.greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
QUAKER TAPESTRY KENDALMuseum, Café & Shop. Café open year round, Exhibition open Apr-Dec. Children FREE. Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH• 01539 722975 • www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
13 THE WAREHOUSE3 floor Boutique Department Store with fabrics, crafts, gifts & coffee stop. Where shopping is fun!13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ• 01524 401600 13 The Warehouse @13theWarehouse
CHARTER MARKETA traditional, twice weekly, bustling street market at the heart of Lancaster city centre.Market Square, Market Street & Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1XD• 01524 414251 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/chartermarket
RED BANK FARM A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
LOW SIZERGH BARNWe are a working farm with trail, tea room, craft galleries and farm shop.Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AE• 015395 60426 • www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
ASHTON HALL GARDEN CENTREWhether a keen or casual gardener, find what you need here and much more.Ashton Road, Thurnham, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ• 01524 751767 • www.ashtonhallgardencentre.co.uk
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Peppa PigGo Go Hamsters
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In addition we have a range of Postman Pat and Scooby Doo Toys with
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New Cash MachineAt last - there is a FREE TO USE cashmachine in your local area, which can
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OPEN Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm, Saturday 9am–12.30pmTel: 01524 412965 Email: [email protected] Princes Crescent, Bare Village, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 6DA
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BARE POST OFFICEWe stock a wide range of greetings cards and gifts. Full Post Office counter services.47 Princes Crescent, Bare Village, Morecambe, LA4 6DA • 01524 412965
ASHTON HALL GARDEN CENTRE SHOPHome and garden related products, locally made quality food & drink, and much more.Ashton Road, Thurnham, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ• 01524 751767 • www.ashtonhallgardencentre.co.uk
13 THE WAREHOUSE3 floor Boutique Department Store with fabrics, crafts, gifts & coffee stop. Where shopping is fun!13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ• 01524 401600 13 The Warehouse @13theWarehouse
MARKETGATE SHOPPING CENTREShopping for all seasons! 110 space car park.Award-winning toilets and parent room.Marketgate Shopping Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1JF • 01524 382845 • www.marketgatelancaster.co.uk
MORECAMBE BAY CHEMISTLarge independant pharmacy-with a wide range of gift sets, perfumes and aftershaves.28-30 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QN• 01524 410009 • www.morecambebaychemist.co.uk
RNLI GIFT STOREStocked with a variety of RNLI gifts and Morecambe Lifeboat and Hovercraft items.Marine Road Central Morecambe, LA4 5BY• 01524 831179
ST NICHOLAS ARCADESLancaster’s leading shopping centre.
12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB• 01524 846569 • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk
TODDS OF KENDALThe Lake District’s largest retailer of country wear and equestrian clothing and supplies.Bridle Nook, Mintsfeet Road North, Kendal, LA9 6LZ• 01539 724311
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RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE SHOPEverything you need to help give nature a home where you live.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
CHARTER MARKETA traditional, twice weekly bustling street market at the heart of Lancaster city centre.Market Square, Market Street & Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1XD• 01524 414251• www.lancaster.gov.uk/chartermarket
MORECAMBE OUTDOOR SUNDAY MARKETFantastic Outdoor Market with an amazing array of stalls.Winter Gardens Car Park, Promenade Morecambe, LA4 4BU• 01524 424212
ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOPAward winning international coffee and tea house with over 60 varieties.12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX• 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com
THE VINTAGE CUPBOARDVintage china, books and homewares.
GB Antiques,Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LA• 07947 571247 • wearevintagecupboard
GREENLANDS FARMEnjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH• 01524 784184 • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
MORECAMBE FESTIVAL MARKETTraditional covered market close to Morecambe Promenade with more than 100 stalls.Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW• 01524 414251 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/festivalmarket
LEES GAMESConsoles, Games, DVD’s bought, sold and exchanged!280 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5BY • 01524 425404 • www.leesgamesltd.co.uk
ADULTS AND CHILDRENS BIKES, TANDEM, TRICYCLE, TRAILER AND TAG A LONGS ALL AVAILABLE
At Coopers Amusements, 202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe LA4 4BU
t • 01524 414709
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
COOPERS AMUSEMENTS
Family Entertainment Centre on the Promenade.
Something for everyone, great prizes to be won!
202/203 Marine Road West, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4BU • 01524 414709
FAMILY FRIENDLY | LIVE MUSIC | GAMES ROOMLIVE SPORTS SHOWN ON MULTIPLE SCREENS
Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4DG T • 01524 831531
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GRAND COMEDY
For more information and to bookvisit: www.lancastergrand.co.uk
Comedy | Ballet | Opera | Drama | Music | Musicals Touring Productions | Family shows to name but a few ...
01524 40141022 Pedder St
Morecambe LA4 5DZSun & Mon - Closed Tue - 9-5 Wed - 9-5
Thurs - 9-12 Fri - 9-6 Sat - 9-4
01524 412211370 Marine Road EastMorecambe, LA4 5AH
Fantastic Wedding and Prom Packages now available. Pop in for more details
20 years of experience and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
with unbeatable views!
1 Beach Street, Morecambe LA4 6BSTel: 01524 833844
www.redbankfarm.co.uk | 01524 823196Red Bank Farm, The Shore, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR
A working farm. with Cafe & Pets Corner
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Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park, Parliament Street Lancaster, LA1 1BS01524 599 222
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Fantastic Food and Cocktails, with stunning views across Morecambe Bay & the Lakeland fells.
www.aspectbar.com320-323 Marine Road, Central Promenade, Morecambe Tel: 01524 416404
/AspectBar @AspectBar
Christie Way, Adjacent to Morecambe FC, WestgateMorecambe, LA4 4TB01524 419044
www.marstonstaverns.co.uk
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Mondays from 5pm*2 pies & 2 drinks for £12+ £1 for every upgrade drink
Wednesdays from 5pm*2 curry dishes & 2 drinks for £12 + £1 for upgrade drink
Thursdays from 6pm*2 steak mains & a bottle of Hardys wine for £20
Tuesdays from 5pm*2 main courses & 2 drinks for £15 + £1 for upgrade drink
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