Walking towards a Brief Encounter

The caravan is on the driveway, washed and ready to pack for our trip at the weekend.  The first trip of the year always sees us returning to our birth-place of Morecambe, Lancashire.  It is always a joy to visit the places we grew up but so much has changed over the years it's like seeing it for the first time too.

Morecambe grew in popularity in the late 1800's due to workers from Yorkshire and Lancashire holidaying in the seaside resort.   Over the last few years it has seen a rejuvination programme put into place and once again, Morecambe is becoming a popular seaside holiday destination.  With it's close proximity to the Lake District and the many Wainwright Fells, it is a great spot for walkers.

Boats in the Bay

Midland Hotel

We will be walking along the promenade from Carnforth to the Midland Hotel on Saturday, taking in the many sights along the way including Happy Mount Park, built in the 1920's and one of the few remaining parks which cater to the entire family with trampolines, miniature golf, bowling, crazy golf, paddling pool and the beautiful Japanese gardens and miniature railway.

We will then continue along the promenade towards the town centre passing Eric Morecambe's statue, created by sculptor, Graham Ibbeson.  The clock tower, the Winter Gardens and finally reaching the Midland Hotel located on the promenade near the Stone Jetty.  We may even try some of the world famous Morecambe Potted Bay Shrimps, by Royal Appointment, before finally taking the train back to Carnforth Station.

Clock Tower, Morecambe

Eric Morecambe Statue

Carnforth Station is famous for it's part in Noel Coward's masterpiece, Brief Encounter with Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard filmed in 1945.  The station has been voted the 8th most romantic film location in the country and rightly so.  Every year hundreds of fans visit the station to run through the subway and stand under the famous clock to have their photo taken, or sit in the Brief Encounter Refreshment Room and pretend to have grit in their eye waiting for that special someone to come along.

Brief Encounter Clock & Subway

Well, I will let you know how we get on with the walk and post some photos too.  Until then, 'I'll see you next Thursday!'