A POPULAR seaside town is set to undergo a major revamp to its promenade.
The project, set to cost £125 million, will include a observatory, outdoor , and three eateries.
Overlooking the Irish Sea, Morecambe has a population of around 37,000 residents.
While the town has previously been , it has many other draws for .
Last year, Morecambe’s sandy stretch of was named one of UK’s most beautiful in a list of 37 byTimeOut.
This beach, as well as the town itself, features as the backdrop for the hit ITV drama .
And now the town’s seafront can expect another boost as a futuristic development is set to break ground.
The 11-acre site is earmarked as a family-friendly, eco-destination, showcasing the relationships between animals, humans, plants, and the environment.
With permission approved in 2022, construction is expected to start this year.
Known as the Eden Project, thedevelopment is expected to attract 760,000 additional visitors to Morecambe each year, reports North West Place.
The seafront property will consist of four shell-shaped domes which are integrated with solar cells and designed to blend seamlessly with the coastal landscape.
Inside it will include a rhythm machine, indoor landscapes, and a natural observatory.
Outside, there will be a series of immersive gardens with a panoramic view of Morecambe, and a tidal pool.
There will also be an outdoor plaza and arena with a capacity of 6,000 for hosting live events.
The complex will also include a visitor’s centre, three restaurants, and a handful of retail spaces.
Jonathan Noad, chief officer for sustainable growth at Lancaster City Council, spoke about the Eden Project.
“Our shared goal is to ensure regeneration delivers inclusive, sustainable prosperity across Morecambe and its wider communities so the town can realise its full potential,”;; he said.
And while there is no opening date confirmed for this project, there is plenty to draw you to Morecambe in the meantime.
You can stay at four-star hotel room £94 per night, or pop into the bar after a walk from the beach onHest Bank.
And there are lots of cheaper places to stay including The Craigwell Hotel.
They offer bed and breakfast with sea view rooms from £30 per night.
Other tourist attractions is The Winter Gardens in Morecambe,a big concert party hall now considered one of a kind hosting concerts and events.
At the end of the promenade in Morecambe, you’ll definitely spot slightly larger than life statue of Eric Morecambe.
The comedian, who was one half of Morecambe and Wise, took his stage name from Morecambe as it was where he grew up.
