The Morecambe & Lunesdale MP David Morris has welcomed news that the Eric Morecambe Statue has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the website TripAdvisor. The award signifies that Eric’s statute has consistently earned outstanding feedback from tourists.
David Morris MP said:
“I am delighted that the Eric Morecambe statue has been awarded a Trip AdvisorAward, it really is a fabulous tourist attraction. Everytime I pass Eric, people of all ages are having their photographs taken with him. I see Eric on Facebook and Twitter profile pictures on a regular basis.”
“Currently in Morecambe we have the 2020Vision Exhibition too and you can see the Dame Thora Hird plaque that I commissioned in the town centre so I would encourage people to visit Morecambe.”
One reviewer on TripAdvisor wrote:
“A great Statue to a man who was adored by many. Love the fact it is lit subtly at night. Many, including myself have struck the pose and had photos taken with the statue. Great bit of fun for couples and families.”