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Art Deco ‘Midland Hotel’ serves drinks & cocktails, coffee, afternoon tea in the reasonably priced ‘Rotunda Bar’ or for a special treat visit their ‘Sun Terrace Restaurant’.
26 locals recommend
The Midland
Marine Road WestArt Deco ‘Midland Hotel’ serves drinks & cocktails, coffee, afternoon tea in the reasonably priced ‘Rotunda Bar’ or for a special treat visit their ‘Sun Terrace Restaurant’.
A favourite of mine. Sit on the glass balcony and have a meal and a cocktail. The views of Morecambe Bay are spectacular and you will probably get to see one of Morecambe's infamous sunsets.
Aspect Bar & Bistro
320-323 Marine Rd CentralA favourite of mine. Sit on the glass balcony and have a meal and a cocktail. The views of Morecambe Bay are spectacular and you will probably get to see one of Morecambe's infamous sunsets.
Brittle Star Wine Bar & Coffee House’ where you can also sit outside with a lovely choice of wines (in lovely glasses!).
Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House
269 Marine Road CentralBrittle Star Wine Bar & Coffee House’ where you can also sit outside with a lovely choice of wines (in lovely glasses!).
A 20 minute walk and is featured in the TV programme ‘The Bay’ and has a fabulous sea view. It serve lunches, drinks, ice creams, home made cakes with vegan options and ‘So Café’, providing lovely cakes, all day breakfasts and lunches.
The Beach Cafe
Marine Road WestA 20 minute walk and is featured in the TV programme ‘The Bay’ and has a fabulous sea view. It serve lunches, drinks, ice creams, home made cakes with vegan options and ‘So Café’, providing lovely cakes, all day breakfasts and lunches.
Only a 15 minute walk having turned left along the promenade. Selling simple lunches and ice creams.
12 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay Cafe
Smithy LaneOnly a 15 minute walk having turned left along the promenade. Selling simple lunches and ice creams.
So Cafe Morecambe
238 Marine Road CentralLovely cakes and great for all day breakfasts and lunches.
Curiosity Corner
27 Main StreetSeating inside and outside. Yummy vegetarian and vegan options available.
Bells Cottage Tea Rooms
10 Thornton RoadMy favourite!! Seating inside and outside. Great cakes.
Seating inside and outside. Vegetarian and vegan options. They have English Lakes ice cream and even have vegan ice cream cornets.
The Old Barn Cafe
Chapel GateSeating inside and outside. Vegetarian and vegan options. They have English Lakes ice cream and even have vegan ice cream cornets.
a lovely pub with indoor or outdoor seating. Advised to book as it can get really busy, particularly at weekends. Food is really good.
8 locals recommend
The Royal at Heysham
9 Main Sta lovely pub with indoor or outdoor seating. Advised to book as it can get really busy, particularly at weekends. Food is really good.
Sightseeing
Visit the tiny church of St Peter's in Heysham, dramatically perched on a cliffside. This Grade I Listed church must have one of the most picturesque settings in the country, looking out over Morecambe Bay to the panorama of the Lakeland hills. There remains some of the Anglo-Saxon building from around 800AD but most of the present building dates from the 14th century. Inside the church is a Norse hog-back stone from around 1000AD and a chalice discovered in a stone coffin outside the church
9 locals recommend
St Peter's Church
Main StreetVisit the tiny church of St Peter's in Heysham, dramatically perched on a cliffside. This Grade I Listed church must have one of the most picturesque settings in the country, looking out over Morecambe Bay to the panorama of the Lakeland hills. There remains some of the Anglo-Saxon building from around 800AD but most of the present building dates from the 14th century. Inside the church is a Norse hog-back stone from around 1000AD and a chalice discovered in a stone coffin outside the church
Viking Church Ruins with the best views! The village has a fascinating history, dating back to Viking times. There is an 8th century chapel – St Patrick’s – and iconic rock hewn graves on the dramatic headlands overlooking the Bay just past St Peter’s Church. Managed by the National Trust, this is a truly wonderful urban green space to visit. There is an App available which explains the history of these ruins and of the area.
6 locals recommend
St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham
1-3 Main StViking Church Ruins with the best views! The village has a fascinating history, dating back to Viking times. There is an 8th century chapel – St Patrick’s – and iconic rock hewn graves on the dramatic headlands overlooking the Bay just past St Peter’s Church. Managed by the National Trust, this is a truly wonderful urban green space to visit. There is an App available which explains the history of these ruins and of the area.
Morecambe Bay is an estuary with arguably the most fantastic views over the mountains of the Lake District. However, please be aware that if you walk too far out when the tide is low, there are fast flowing tides and quick sands. I always take care not to wander too far out.
Fishing off the rocks near to St Peter’s Church at high tides, you can catch flatties and sometimes sea bass. Cockles can frequently be found on the beach.
Swimming is one of my favourite past times, with the most fabulous views, but I am always careful to swim before the tide starts going out as currents can be strong. (Swim at your own risk).
You will find a Tide Book in this folder.
Morecambe Beach
Morecambe Bay is an estuary with arguably the most fantastic views over the mountains of the Lake District. However, please be aware that if you walk too far out when the tide is low, there are fast flowing tides and quick sands. I always take care not to wander too far out.
Fishing off the rocks near to St Peter’s Church at high tides, you can catch flatties and sometimes sea bass. Cockles can frequently be found on the beach.
Swimming is one of my favourite past times, with the most fabulous views, but I am always careful to swim before the tide starts going out as currents can be strong. (Swim at your own risk).
You will find a Tide Book in this folder.
City/town information
40 minutes drive. For a rainy day check out the Brewery Arts Centre, which is good for theatre, cinema, gigs, food and drinks.
126 locals recommend
Kendal
40 minutes drive. For a rainy day check out the Brewery Arts Centre, which is good for theatre, cinema, gigs, food and drinks.
20 minutes drive. Historic city with an array of pubs, restaurants, shops and The Dukes theatre and The Grand Theatre for music, theatre, comedy etc.
79 locals recommend
Lancaster
20 minutes drive. Historic city with an array of pubs, restaurants, shops and The Dukes theatre and The Grand Theatre for music, theatre, comedy etc.
A 1 hour drive will take you to Ambleside, the centre of the Lake District. Great for walks all year round, climbing and outdoor activities.
145 locals recommend
Ambleside
A 1 hour drive will take you to Ambleside, the centre of the Lake District. Great for walks all year round, climbing and outdoor activities.