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Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
I turn left as I arrive at the promenade, my plan is to run to The stone jetty and back. I pass Morecambe Bay Sailing Club, the white building on stilts always makes me think of the opening scenes of Bay Watch! Next, I'm running past the lifeboat station; we're lucky to have such a fantastic team of volunteers. The Bay can look so calm and picturesque but looks can be deceiving! Sinking sand and tidal currents can be a treacherous thing.
The Honey Tree appears on my left, my favourite Chinese Restaurant, followed by The Palatine, I've enjoyed a few drinks in there! Scoop and Grind (aka Mia Mio) comes into my sight if it wasn't before opening hours I'd be nipping in for some of their delicious gelatos! (Now are you getting the idea why I run with all of this delicious fayre within walking distance!)
The majestic Midland Hotel is my target. A graceful white Art Deco icon with spectacular sea views serving a very tasty afternoon tea and lovely cocktails!
I follow the path around the hotel and sprint down the stone jetty. The stone jetty was once part of a harbour, built around 1853. It's hard to imagine now that back in 1861 there was a railway line from the jetty to Hest Bank where it joined up with the Lancaster to Carlisle line.
Back off the jetty, I'm on the home run. Jogging past the former Bubbles site not only triggers memories of splashing around at the water park as a child but it also brings hope that Eden Project North will become reality in a few years. The Bay Gateway has made such a difference in terms of accessibility in and out of the area; Eden Project North would be the icing on the cake for the continued regeneration of this wonderful seaside resort.
My Saturday night plans involve a delicious pizza at Vista Italian Soul Bar and Kitchen. Not only is the food amazing but the view of the sun setting over The Bay from this first-floor restaurant is tremendous. I don't believe you get better sunsets anywhere else in the world!
We manage to fit in a few games of 10 pin bowling afterwards at Soul Bowl, located on the same floor as the restaurant. This boutique bowling alley is great fun and also plays some great music.
Hungry for more music, the next stop is The Winter Gardens. The acoustics are incredible in this Grade II listed Victorian venue which opened in 1897. Hollywood stars have appeared and movies have been filmed in this wonderful piece of architecture. Tonight it's a fabulous performance of live music.
Back home after a busy day and enjoyable evening, it's time to sleep. The plan for Sunday is to hop on a train from Bare Lane train station to Lancaster and then get a connection to explore the Lakes!
It's easy to see why LA4 is such a popular area to live. With so much to do on the doorstep, plenty of local amenities, amazing sea views and Victorian architecture plus excellent transport links LA4 is a highly desirable postcode. I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else.
What do you love most about living in Bare? We'd love to know. Call us on 01524 843322 or drop me an email to cassie@jdg.co.uk
Image Credit courtesy of The Consult Centre, Morecambe
