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What's on this weekend – 17th – 19th July 2026
Posted on:
15 July 2026
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Burscough
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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Looking to treat yourself or someone you love to afternoon tea? Lancashire has so many great options, including a number of experiences that really up the ante when it comes to making your afternoon tea extra special.
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Europe's Longest stepping stones open at WWT Martin Mere this summer
Posted on: 20 May 2026
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, home to fascinating wetland wildlife such as flamingos and otters, is delighted to unveil an exciting new attraction set to open this summer.
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The Farm, Burscough - Tea room
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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Circus Skills - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 29th Aug 2026
Step into the world of circus with this hands-on experience this August bank holiday weekend.Try your hands (body and feet!) at a range of circus skills as part of our Dragonfly Festival line-up.Join Andy Jester, from UseFo...
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The Big Goose Trail - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 5th Sept 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...
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Guided Walks - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 7th Sept 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...
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SEND Family Day - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 19th Sept 2026
SEND Family Day at Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a calm and inclusive experience designed especially for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Dawn Flights - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 3rd 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...
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Late Night Openings - Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Date: 3rd 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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