A community market due to be held in Morecambe this Saturday (September 19) has been cancelled.

A spokesman for Morecambe BID said: “Unfortunately, tomorrow's Morecambe BID Community Market (Saturday September 19) has had to be cancelled due to the weather forecast.

“With strong winds forecast — gusts expected to exceed 39mph — it simply isn't safe to run the market this week.

"The safety of our traders, stallholders and visitors has to come first.

This weekend's Morecambe BID community market has been cancelled.

placeholder image — This weekend's Morecambe BID community market has been cancelled.

“We know this will be disappointing, especially for those of you who look forward to your Saturday browse, and for the stallholders who were looking forward to seeing you.

"Our apologies to everyone affected, and a big thank you to our traders for their understanding.

“Our next Community Market will be the Christmas Market on Saturday December 19 2026 — and we're planning to make it a proper festive occasion, with entertainment, carol singers and mulled wine to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.”