Ok - A little different, I know... but I am going to tell you the positives about Morecambe. It appear to have had quite a bit of negative wrote about it on here and I just thought I'd tell the other side.
Why do I like morecambe?
Easy really - the view across Morecambe bay is like no other - across the magnificent sweep of Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland Fells - Spectacular.
The walks are fantastic, and it is quiet and very beautiful in places. Yes I will admit that like any other town it has its less pleasant areas, but where doesn't!
Walk across Morecambe promenade and you find award-winning public art, golden sandy beaches and the long-awaited restoration of our world-famous Midland Hotel (due to be completed in June 2008).
There is plenty to do and see there, I am going to describe some of my favourite places:
1) Morecambe Promenade Morecambe Beach holds some very fond memories for me and following the recent investment we are now proud that our sand glistens again. Along the beach you can see a range of public artwork and bird sculptures - a Sunday afternoon walk along the prom is a great way to round off the weekend.
The Stone Jetty on Morecambe prom is an excellent detour along your walk. Since it was revamped, it has won over the locals and visitors alike.
2) Happy Mount Park I love the weekend jazz festival that they hold in Happy Mount Park each summer, I can be found there with my chair and dog throughout the entire weekend.
3) Eric Morecambe Stage & Statue Of course no list is complete without including the Eric Morecambe Statue - unveiled by the Queen in 1999, the life-sized statue depicts Eric Morecambe in one of his more famous poses.
4) Winter Gardens The Winter Gardens theatre was built in 1896 and used to be one of the largest variety theatre between Manchester and Glasgow. The theatre is currently being refurbished as part of Morecambe's regeneration scheme. It is often open to the public to have a look around although the refurbishment is not complete yet.
5) Regent Park Regent park has recently had a face-lift and now has a new bowling green and kids play area. In the summer festivals are occassionally held here, or at other times of the year it is just a nice park to go for a walk in.
6) Heysham Village Heysham Village is an unbelievably beautiful place, with heysham Barrows, and Half Moon Bay I love going here on a summers evening and just sitting on the rocks.
While Morecambe is still working on regenerating itself - at least we are doing something, it can only get better. And Personally I like the place!
Give it a try - you might just enjoy it
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