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Recommended Towns & Villages near Morecambe

Hest Bank, Lancashire

Hest Bank (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE)

Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire...

Lancaster Castle

Lancaster (142 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)

This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas...

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

Silverdale, Lancashire

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)

The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further westward. The deep-water channel of the Kent is now.....

Sunset at Capernwray Hall

Capernwray (25 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)

There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area...

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction N)

Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory...

Grange-Over-Sands

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N)

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

Sunset over the Kent estuary, Arnside, Cumbria, September 2006.

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)

This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats...

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction N)

Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust...

Six Arches, near the River Wye, Scorton, Lancashire

Scorton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife...

Sir John Barrow Monument in Ulverston. This monument is on Hoad Hill in Ulverston.

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NW)

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Freeport Shopping Village

Fleetwood (97 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SW)

Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside...

Parish Church, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness (9 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW)

Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one road leads from Ulverston and the other from.....

Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks...

Prom at Cleveleys, Lancashire

Cleveleys (127 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)

Less bustling than its busy neighbour Blackpool, Cleveleys lies on the same 15 mile stretch of beautiful golden sands...

Hodder Valley near Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SE)

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A view of Ingleton

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction E)

Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region...

Morning view from moors above Grizebeck, Cumbria.  Coniston Fells in the distance.

Grizebeck (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (17.6 miles, 28.2 km, direction NW)

This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food...

Chipping, Lancashire. Brabbins school and alms houses

Chipping (75 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction SE)

Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2009, and RHS Tourism and Gold achievement awards, Chipping is a charming village located above a fast flowing stream at the edge of the Bowland forest. Its character can be seen in its ancient cobbled streets and lovely 17th century properties...

Fisher Tarn Reservoir in winter, Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction N)

Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east of Cumbria...

Recommended attractions near Morecambe

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

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Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

The world famous Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston, Cumbria. Birthplace of Stan Laurel

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)

The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W)

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Forest of Bowland (43 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction E)

This high region of grouse moor and high fells crossed with deep narrow valley's was once a hunting ground of Saxon King's. It.....

The Sealion Pool, Blackpool Zoo, taken August 2005

Blackpool Zoo (10 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction S)

Blackpool Zoo, situated in Lancashire, England, is a popular zoological park known for its wide variety of animals and.....

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom Castle (1 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction NW)

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Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction N)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

Windermere Boat Museum, Cumbria

Windermere Steamboat Museum (1 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction N)

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Blackpool Beach and Tower taken 19 May 2005

Blackpool Pleasure Beach (9 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SW)

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Preston Guild Hall

Preston Guildhall (1 Pictures)

(22.6 miles, 36.3 km, direction S)

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Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.4 km, direction SE)

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Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall (2 Pictures)

(23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction SE)

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