The lost Morecambe leisure park site that will soon be transformed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe site of Morecambe's former Leisure Park and Bubbles is set to be transformed into the much-anticipated Eden Project. Once incredibly popular with holidaymakers from Greater Manchester and all over the north west, this area of Morecambe Promenade has a rich history.
Opened in 1936 - a time when Britain experienced a golden age of open-air swimming pools - Morecambe's Super Swimming Stadium was built to rival to Blackpool's grand South Shore Swimming Coliseum.
The stadium boasted a championship swimming course, water polo area, diving stage, grandstands, promenade, sun terrace and even an artificial beach.
This impressive pool was the longest in Europe and once saw 27,000 bathers in just two days. It was one of the town's main attractions, hosting prestigious swimming and aquatic events throughout the year, including the Miss Great Britain beauty contest. READ MORE: Striking swimming baths 'was a sight to behold' amongst the council houses of Wythenshawe READ MORE: The rise of Eastlands - from 'barren wasteland' to Manchester powerhouse Unfortunately, the stadium closed its doors in 1975 due to structural defects and was demolished a year later.
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