Burscough is a well-established village just north of Ormskirk, known for its canal-side setting and strong agricultural roots. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the village, shaping much of its character, with Burscough Wharf at its centre offering a collection of independent shops, cafés and places to eat. The village has a long connection to farming, still reflected today in the surrounding landscape as well as in local produce and food businesses, including well-known names like Fiddler’s Lancashire Crisps.
There’s plenty to explore both in and around the village, from the historic Burscough Parish Church to nearby attractions such as Martin Mere Wetland Centre, a major site for wildlife and birdwatching. Windmill Animal Farm provides a family-friendly day out, while canal paths and open countryside offer opportunities for walking and cycling.
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Spooky season is here and so many great Halloween events are kicking off this weekend! However, if Halloween isn't your thing, there are other events taking places across the county! Take a look at a selection of great things to do here
Spooky season is here and so many great Halloween events are kicking off this weekend! However, if Halloween isn't your thing, there are other events taking places across the county! Take a look at a selection of great things to do here
The full line-up of guest speakers has now been announced for Lancashire’s North West Bird Watching Festival, taking place at WWT Martin Mere on 17 and 18 October 2026.
The Neale family, farmers in luscious West Lancashire for four generations, welcome you to The Farm Burscough, a working farm with a recently renovated 18th century barn housing a stylish tea room, farm shop and B&B accommodation to boot.
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Dates: 21st Oct 2026 - 24th Oct 2026
Experience one of Lancashire’s greatest natural spectacles as up to 30,000 geese come into roost in the evening at WWT Martin Mere.Returning from their long day of grazing, skeins of geese will fly across the sky in a honking flurry an...
Read MoreDate: 24th Oct 2026
This October, join us for an early morning visit to our hide to watch as the sun rises and thousands of pink-footed geese set off in a honking fluffy.Take a seat in our hide with a warden and see the mere as it’s packed full of migrati...
Read MoreDates: 19th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Join us for The Big Goose Trail as you search for over 50 printed geese across WWT Martin Mere and Burscough, designed by local school children as part of Goosefest 2026.To celebrate one of Lancashire’s most well-known sights and sound...
Read MoreDates: 24th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Swap the spooky for a SUPER Natural family-friendly Halloween adventure this October half-term at WWT Martin Mere.A magical day out at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire.For one week only, discover a world of...
Read MoreDates: 21st Oct 2026 - 4th Nov 2026
Every Wednesday in term time, join us for our Gosling Gang sessions.Gosling Gang is a morning of fun and learning for your toddlers, including story time, sing along and toddler activities. The sessions are approximately one hour and a...
Read MoreDate: 16th Nov 2026
Neville Stack was one of the most celebrated aviators of the inter-war period.
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