Morecambe among best seaside towns in north England

Conde Nast Traveller shared the list, saying: “From traditional fishing villages to faded Victorian resorts to RSPB reserves, deserted coves and teetering cliffs, the charm of the coastal north can be found in the allure of the bracing walks, excellent seafood and prices that make Brighton seem positively larcenous in comparison.

“From Northumberland to Cumbria, these are the seaside towns and villages worth knowing now.”

Morecambe has been highlighted as one of the best seaside towns in the north of England by CN Traveller.

It’s around an hour and 10 minutes away from Bolton by car.

Morecambe offers the perfect coastal escape

The travel publisher shared: “Morecambe has staged one of the north’s quietest comebacks.

“Its sweeping bay, all shifting sands and improbable light with views of the Lakeland fells beyond, is the real draw, particularly at sunset when the sky seems to double in scale.

“The long promenade is made for ambling, punctuated by Eric Morecambe’s statue and a growing number of independent cafés like The Bow Window, which serves up fantastic pan-fried kippers with butter during the daytime.

“There’s a gentle, slightly nostalgic feel to the place, but it’s no longer stuck in the past.

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“One of the most pleasing strolls in any northern seaside town is along Morecambe’s Stone Jetty.

“Formerly a railway and shipping terminal, it’s now a walking route speckled with sculptures of gannets, razorbills, cormorants and even a Mythical Auk; rendered from marble and looking suitably haughty on its own stone plinth.”

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Things to do and places to visit in Morecambe

Visit Lancashire has shared some recommendations for things to do while you’re in Morecambe:

• Go to the beach – fly kites, build sandcastles, and have a picnic
• Walk along the Promenade with an ice cream
• Visit the Eric Morecambe statue
• Check out The Tern Project
• Visit the Midland Hotel for a bite to eat and to see the art in the foyer
• Children can enjoy playing at Happy Mount Park
• Enjoy a show at The Platform theatre
• Shop along the Promenade or at Central Drive Retail Park

Other places in the list include Seahouses in Northumberland, St Bees in Cumbria, and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in Teesside.

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