The Bay of Words

The Bay of Words sits right on Morecambe's seafront, a rather lovely spot dedicated to the literary heritage of the Lancashire coast. It's essentially an open-air exhibition space featuring sculptures, plaques and installations celebrating writers and poets with connections to the area - think walking art gallery meets history lesson. You'll wander along the promenade reading about everyone from Eric Morecambe to the various poets who've found inspiration in this bit of coastline over the years.

It works best for people who actually like reading and don't mind a gentle amble without much in the way of bells and whistles. Kids might find it a touch dry unless they're the bookish type, though the seafront setting saves it from being entirely dull. The real draw is combining it with a proper walk along Morecambe Bay itself - the views across the water are the genuine article, especially on a clear day.

Being free and accessible whenever you fancy means it slots effortlessly into a wider park holiday. You're within spitting distance of Parkdean Resorts Ocean Edge and the highly-rated Bay View Holiday Park, so it's an easy morning or afternoon outing before heading back for tea. Allow an hour or so, depending on how much of the text you actually read. Winter can be bracing, so wrap up. Summer's pleasant if you don't mind sharing the promenade with other visitors. Best visited as part of a broader Morecambe day rather than a destination in itself.