A wide-angle view from a balcony showcases the grand, ornate interior of the Morecambe Winter Gardens theatre. The highly decorated ceiling, stage, and multiple tiers of seating are visible, with warm lighting highlighting the intricate gold and cream plasterwork.
Podcast, 28 mins

The People's Palace: Who keeps the lights on?

Hear from the team of volunteers running, maintaining and helping to restore Morecambe's iconic Winter Gardens.

The People's Palace podcast tells the story of how Morecambe's historic and iconic Winter Gardens building was saved from wreck and ruin. The series explores the rich history and architecture of the building; the amazing people helping to run, maintain and restore venue; and what the future holds for the space.

In this episode we hear from the team of volunteers that are running, maintaining, and helping to restore this fabulous Morecambe landmark.

About the Winter Gardens

Opened as the Victoria Pavillion in 1897, the Winter Gardens is a Grade II* listed variety, theatre and concert hall in the heart of Morecambe. The building was saved from demolition by the people of Morecambe in 1985 and is now run by the Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust - a volunteer-led, charitable organisation who are writing a new chapter and restoring this magical place to its former glory.

Credits

Correct as of content publication - 14/07/2025

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