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.
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.
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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Date: 5th Jul 2026
Heather Beckett is delighted to offer this beginner-friendly photography workshop at Martin Mere.Have you ever wondered what ISO, Shutter and Aperture really mean? How do photographers get such fabulous shots of birds in flight or capt...
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Join professional wildlife artist, Kerry Newell, for her full-day art workshops here at Martin Mere. Be inspired by our wetland setting as Kerry’s expertise and passion takes your skills further in your wildlife artwork.These pastel an...
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Did you know that some moths only live for one day and never actually eat? And when you see a caterpillar it is far more likely to be a moth caterpillar rather than a butterfly caterpillar!Moth traps allow us to record the species we g...
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Join us for a unique chance to visit our reserve with a warden at dusk. First, you'll check a moth trap to see wonderful species of moths that have been caught such as the ruby tiger and elephant hawk-moth before setting off for the night.
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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...
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Discover more about the weird and wonderful world of dragonflies in our interactive Science Show. Full of fun facts and tips for the whole family, you’ll be ready to fly around our wetlands and see what dragonfly species you can spot.C...
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