Morecambe Business Improvement District is aiming to address ongoing community questions regarding the Eden Project Morecambe, a £100 million regeneration and climate education facility planned for the town promenade.
Through a series of newly released videos, Morecambe Business Improvement District chair David Waddington and project director John Pye are discussing aspects of the scheme, including seasonal activities, the design of the internal tidal theatre, and plans to keep the site updated. These updates come as the project, which is set to open in winter 2028, looks to clarify its path forward following significant design changes.
The project was recently scaled back from its original four-dome concept to two shell-shaped structures, known as the Realm of the Sun and the Realm of the Moon, due to rising construction costs. This redesign includes a reduction in internal floorspace to 91,500 square feet and a height decrease of four metres for the main dome, now standing at 37.3 metres. While Lancaster City Council has approved these plans, some residents and former MP David Morris have expressed scepticism, questioning whether the reduced scale will deliver the expected impact on the local economy.
Supporters of the development, including council leader Caroline Jackson, maintain that the scheme remains vital for the area. Morecambe faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of deprivation and child poverty. The project is funded by a £100 million budget, split between government investment and private or philanthropic contributions. In a move toward construction, VINCI Building was appointed as the main contractor in April 2026, with site work anticipated to begin later this year.
In addition to the main attraction, a 1.5-acre community garden, called Bring Me Sunshine, is scheduled to open free to the public in spring 2027. This space is intended to provide a community resource ahead of the full site opening the following year.
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