Morecambe Visitor Information Centre

07/09/2023

As of Monday 11 September, Morecambe Visitor Information Centre will be permanently closed.

We would like to thank all our visitors and partners.

For more details about this decision and the future provision of visitor information, please see: www.lancaster.gov.uk/VICs

For visitor information and enquiries:

Follow us on: Explore Morecambe Bay UK
Go to: www.exploremorecambebay.org.uk
Email us on: [email protected]

For Platform bookings:
Please visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform

07/09/2023

Travel to the world of Westendia on Saturday 9 Sept . Watch out for the usurper Dragon Smog!

07/09/2023

What's on this September at The Platform - Morecambe

05/09/2023

A super podcast about the early days of Morecambe Winter Gardens

04/09/2023

There's yet another fabulous Morecambe Festival to look forward to this month. September sees Morecambe Poetry Festival arriving hot on the heels of Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea festival. It all kicks off on 22nd September at Morecambe Winter Gardens, featuring Brian Bilston and Henry Normal, and many more poetic delights.

We're so happy to host the opening show of Brian Bilston and Henry Normal 's UK tour.
22nd September.
Henry will also host a Q&A on Saturday with Roger McGough

03/09/2023

What a festival! Morecambe is buzzing with visitors to Vintage by the Sea Festival . Lots of friends are calling into see us in their fabulous outfits

03/09/2023

Such a beautiful day for the fabulous Vintage by the Sea Festival !. While visiting the festival do pop into the Vintage Marketplace at The Platform - Morecambe and see us here at Morecambe Visitor Information Centre for all things Morecambe. ❤ We're open 12pm-4pm.

02/09/2023

We have been informed by the RAF that tomorrows Spitfire Flypast at Vintage By the Sea can no longer take place due to engine complications.

Not to worry, Vintage By The Sea is packed to the brim with something for everyone to enjoy! Head on over to the link to explore our full programme 🔗⁠ bit.ly/3vmHQxR

The Vintage Festival Lancaster City Council Morecambe Town Council Morecambe BID Explore Morecambe Bay UK The Midland

01/09/2023

01/09/2023

ARRIVING IN STYLE? See below for how to get to this weekend's Vintage Festival...

ARRIVING IN STYLE? HOW TO GET TO THE VINTAGE FESTIVAL…

Driving: Please see the street map for details of the available carparks in and around Morecambe. Most are Pay and Display - save time by downloading the Ringgo app to pay!
Please note that Marine Road will be closed to vehicles between Northumberland Street to Central Drive for the duration of the festival.
The central roads and carparks may be busy at peak times – why not park at Morecambe Battery or Bare and have a stroll along Morecambe’s beautiful prom to the festival site?
• https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/parking/car-parks
• https://ringgo.co.uk/

Train: There is industrial action planned for Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September with restrictions to services – please check the National Rail website for updates.
Trains should be running on Sunday 3 September but please check before travelling.
• https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Walking and Cycling: Check out our cycling map for information about the scenic walking and cycling routes around the district and into Morecambe.
Or plan your route using Ways Around The Bay’s routeplanner.
• https://exploremorecambebay.org.uk/visitor-info/maps-and-guides/
• https://www.waysaroundthebay.org.uk/plan-your-route #/

Bus: Check out the local Stagecoach bus timetables here.
• https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Vintage Bus: Arrive in style by Vintage Bus, running between Bare and Heysham throughout the weekend!
• https://www.facebook.com/rvpt.events

31/08/2023

☀️☀️☀️Sunshine and warm weather is predicted for this weekend's festival and we're looking forward to welcoming everybody - if you have any queries or issues over the weekend, the friendly festival site team will be on hand to help!

See you at the seaside! ☀️☀️☀️

Sunshine and warm weather is predicted for this weekend's 10th Anniversary, Vintage by the Sea Festival! ⁠
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We're expecting large numbers of people into Morecambe so we've put extra stewarding and security measures in place to support everyone's festival experience, safety and wellbeing. If any of our site team can be of assistance during your visit please don't hesitate to contact us. ⁠
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See you at the seaside 🌞 🌊⁠
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🌊 Vintage By The Sea⁠
🗓️ 2nd & 3rd of September⁠
☀️ FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL⁠
📍 Morecambe

31/08/2023

It's nearly here! Morecambe's marvellous Vintage by the Sea festival kicks off on Saturday 2nd September. It's been described as 'One of the Top Five Retro Events in the World', so Morecambe is THE place to be this weekend. For full 'what's on' details see the link below.

31/08/2023

We're so excited to read October's issue of Coast Magazine! What a great feature on 'Magical Morecambe'!

You can grab a copy of October's issue in the shops now, or subscribe online: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscriptions/coast-magazine

31/08/2023

Queen's Market Morecambe Community Interest Company on Victoria Street , Morecambe is open this Saturday & Sunday, 2nd & 3rd September 10am-4pm

30/08/2023

While visiting The Vintage Festival do have a look at the ongoing work at Queen's Market Morecambe Community Interest Company

29/08/2023

Saturday 2nd September is National Cinema Day. A day to celebrate and support our cinemas REEL Cinema Morecambe

All standard tickets £3.00 this Saturday! Book now for - https://bit.ly/3EnhvUp

T&Cs:
Plus online booking fee of 99p

26/08/2023

It's today, and gorgeous Cooper is celebrating it with a lovely walk around Heysham and Half Moon Bay, with stops at St Patrick's Chapel, the Viking Graves and The Ship Sculpture. Morecambe and the surrounding areas are fabulous places to explore, for people and their pooches. For more local dog-friendly ideas come and see us at Morecambe Visitor Information Centre - dogs are welcome here too!

26/08/2023

Next weekend is Morecambe's Fabulous Vintage By The Sea Festival, back for a 10th Anniversary spectacular. Look to the skies on Sunday afternoon 3rd September for a celebratory Spitfire flyover. It's scheduled for 3.45pm subject to weather conditions, but click on The Vintage Festival on the day for exact timings.

Watch the skies at Vintage by The Sea! 👀⁠
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At 3.45 pm on Sunday 3rd September, a Spitfire will roar through the skies of Morecambe Bay. The most famous British fighter aircraft in history, the Spitfire was the highest-performing allied aircraft in 1940 and we’re honoured to feature this flypast as part of our festival weekend.⁠
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Please note, the flypast is subject to change due to weather, aircraft serviceability, or timing changes by the RAF. Follow The Vintage Festival's social media for updates, or contact Morecambe Visitor Information Centre for up-to-the-minute details.⁠
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🌊 Vintage By The Sea⁠
🗓️ 2nd & 3rd of September⁠
☀️ FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL⁠
📍 Morecambe ⁠
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25/08/2023

This Sunday sees the return of AlannaFest at Trimpell Sports and Social Club from 11am to 7pm. Along with a line-up of amazing bands this family-friendly festival has inflatables, bungee trampolines, zorb balls, rides and games and lots more. And if you want to dress to impress, dress for the '80s! Get your tickets for this event from https://skiddle.com/e/36370414

24/08/2023

A day of silent films and live music at Morecambe Winter Gardens Northern Silents

22/08/2023

We're so looking forward to the spectacular display on the prom of 620 beautiful silk pennants plus family-friendly activities including live music, stories, performance and more! .The Morecambe event will be on Monday 28 August 11am - 4pm. Ways around the Bay For details of all the Morecambe Bay events see www.waysaroundthebay.org.uk

Bay Lines - Beach of Dreams is a programme of community participation events which celebrates the natural environment, the walking routes and cycleways of Mo...

21/08/2023

Get yourself down to The Platform - Morecambe on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August to rub shoulders with super heroes, Jedi warriors and assorted other visitors from galaxies far, far away at Morecambe Comic Con. Entry is free, so you can enjoy stalls, refreshments and fun that's out of this world from 10am to 4pm.

19/08/2023

Vintage By the Sea is nearly here! Morecambe Promenade is the place to be on 2nd & 3rd September for vintage and retro fabulousness, including the exquisite vehicles at The Classic Car Show. For more info on Vintage by the Sea visit https://www.vintagefestival.co.uk/vintage-by-the-sea/

19/08/2023

A perfect wet weather 'thing to do' in Morecambe is visit Morecambe Heritage Centre in the Arndale Centre. It's free entry and open today Saturday 19th August from 11am. Don't miss the new 'Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside' exhibition, and do make time for the fabulous 40-minute video showing the fascinating history of Morecambe and Heysham.