Morecambe parks

• Monday, 7 April 2008
• Alex Melvin
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Five great parks plus reasons to make the move and essential city info

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Why Morecambe?

A traditional seaside town
As well as sun, sea, sand and candy floss, Morecambe also boasts spectacular views and sunsets.

Stroll along the prom
The attractions of Morecambe?s five mile-long promenade, all on the level, are enhanced by the Stone Jetty with various pavement features including innovative sculptures.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
They abound: to the north, the Lake District National Park; to the south, the Forest of Bowland; to the east, the Yorkshire Dales National Park; and to the west, Morecambe Bay.

Bay watch
Morecambe Bay is one of Britain?s most important bird watching areas and a magnet for walkers who like to cross the extensive sands at low tide.

That?s entertainment
Show biz personality Eric Morecambe is one of the town?s favourite sons while Thora Hird is a favourite daughter. The entertainment tradition lives on?

Eat, drink and be merry
Morecambe boasts 17 takeaways, 20 pubs, 21 restaurants, a sports centre, markets and the Arndale shopping centre. Not to mention up-and-coming Morecambe FC, known as the Shrimps.

5 Morecambe parks

Barton Park Homes
Westgate, Morecambe,
Lancashire LA3 3BA. 01524 68764
This park?s pleasant setting is enhanced by its closeness to Morecambe, with all its amenities, and the coast, which are both within easy walking distance.
Monthly plot fee £114

Broadgate Foot Park
Middleton Rd, Heysham,
Morecambe, Lancashire LA3 3JL. 01524 412520
The bus stop is just by the entrance to this park, which is notable for its stunning gardens and a layout which avoids the regimentation of some estates.
Monthly plot fee £120

Wyre Vale Park
A6 Cabus, Garstang,
Lancashire PR3 1PH. 01995 604975
Winner in the past of the Park Owner of the Year award, Wyre Vale is close to all amenities and on a regular bus route.
Monthly plot fee £106.25-£117.75

Broadfields Park
276 Oxcliffe Rd, Heaton with Oxcliffe,
Morecambe, Lancashire LA3 3EH. 01524 410278
This is a compact development of just 29 plots for the semi- and fully-retired. Pets are allowed and the town centre is just 15 minutes? walk away.
Monthly plot fee £102

Burlington Park
Garstang Bypass, Garstang,
Lancashire PR3 1PH. 01995 602145
The town of Garstang is just five minutes? walk away from this park, part of which is being redeveloped. Park residents must be at least 50 years old.
Monthly plot fee £70 - £95

Council tax
April 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008
Band A: £937.50

Local MP
Geraldine Smith, Labour MP (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Tel: 01524 411367 or 020 7219 5816 (Westminster)
E-mail: smithq@parliament.uk

Crime rates
Crime statistics are per 1,000 of the population within the local authority area.
Morecambe currently has 3.0 burglaries per 1000 of the population against an English average of 4.3.
Thefts of motor vehicles stand at 1.8 per 1,000. The average in England is 2.9.

Access to London
Route: take the M6 (junction 34); the M25; the M42; and the M40.
Distance: 250 miles
Time: 4hr 30min
(www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp)

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