A beach in Lancashire has been named among the greatest in Britain – would you agree?
The Telegraph explained how it put the list together: “Here, Telegraph Travel’s experts have picked out their favourite beaches in the British Isles. Some will be familiar – along the popular waterfronts of Cornwall, Devon and Sussex.
“Others can be found a little further from what might be deemed the beaten track – up in the Highlands, and out in the Hebrides.
“But all of them have that essential something which makes a beach a splendid place to spend an afternoon or early evening – scenic beauty, a certain magic.”
Morecambe North flies the flag for Lancashire, being the only beach in the county to be recognised in the list.
What makes Morecambe North one of Britain’s greatest beaches?
The Telegraph said: “Lancashire’s seaside towns look out onto big skies and the Irish sea – both grey as often as blue – and massive Saharas of sandy beach. Silting and changing currents mean tides rarely venture in, which is great for power kites and moody photos, less so for bathing.
“Morecambe is a different kettle of cockles, with the water coming up to the prom twice a day and then drawing back to the sea. This brings other benefits besides a quick dip close to where you left the car.
“The foreshore is a haven for birds and the sands left behind by the retreating tide are a whirl of shifting patterns, framed by the southern fells of the Lake District. No wonder Turner painted Morecambe Bay during his Cumbria trip.
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“The statue of Eric Morecambe shows the country’s favourite comic in his “Bring Me Sunshine” dance-pose, with binoculars dangling. That’s Morecambe: fun, feathered things and nostalgically harking back past times.”
The newspaper recommended The Midland if you’d like to make your stay longer and are looking for a hotel. Double rooms are available from £140 and the hotel is on the beachfront.
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Fancy a meal by the sea? The Telegraph recommends visiting Morecambe Bay Chowder Co for “a bowl of fish, seafood, bacon and potato chowder, served with a crusty cob”.
If you’re looking for an activity to do while you’re in Morecambe, look no further.
The publication said: “When Eden Project Morecambe opens (it is currently scheduled to emerge in 2027), there will be year-round indoor sunshine, but until then a tour of the Winter Gardens is a rewarding experience and all funds support its ongoing restoration. Entry £10”.