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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October is here and soon the weekends will be full of Halloween fun, but before the pumpkin picking and spooky stories take over, this weekend is easing you into the month gently.
From Preston Pride and the banging 80s weekender to the launch of one of Lancashire's scariest Halloween attractions, there is something for everyone!
Looking for the ultimate jump scare this Halloween? Look no further! Lancashire offers haunted houses a plenty.
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: 4th Oct 2026 - 13th Oct 2026
Ever wondered how a warden counts tens of thousands of geese? Join us for this workshop with some of our experts on exactly how we keep an up-to-date count of the birds on our reserve, including seasonal visitors such as pink-footed geese and whoo...
Read MoreDates: 5th Oct 2026 - 16th Oct 2026
Join one of our knowledgeable team for a mid-week guided walk to learn more about the breathtaking wildlife that joins us over the autumn and winter, included in your admission or WWT membership.Our wetlands are bursting with activity...
Read MoreDates: 4th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese arrive from Greenland and Iceland. Get involved in workshops, unique close-up encounters, a family trail and more.
Read MoreDates: 4th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
As part of our Goosefest celebrations, we're inviting photographers of all ages to capture the incredible migratory wildlife that makes WWT Martin Mere so special each autumn.From the spectacular sight of thousands of pink-footed geese...
Read MoreDates: 17th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
The North West Bird Watching Festival celebrates the migratory species that visit our Lancashire wetland centre during the Autumn and Winter. Along with the pink-footed geese, the mere fills with thousands of pintail, shoveler, gadwall, and pochar...
Read MoreDates: 7th 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...
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