Burscough, Lancashire

There's lots to see and do in Lancashire. A hot air balloon flight may be perfect for a birthday gift or special celebration.

The small town of Burscough has two railway stations, one serving the line from Preston/Ormskirk and the other from Wigan/Southport. This is due to its history as two villages. It is easily reached along the M6 then A59 from Preston or M6 then M58 and A59 from Ormskirk. The Leeds Liverpool Canal crosses the town from east to west and also its junction with the Rufford link. The River Douglas lies to the east. Local attractions include The Martin Mere Wildfowl Wetland Centre, situated to the north-east (between the A59 & B5246) and accessed from the New Lane local railway line. Also, Eccles Farm Craft Centre is situated to the east of B5246 near Bispham Green. The active and successful Burscough Football Club (Victoria Park) are soon to move to the new ground with its attached sports centre. The town has several public houses, supermarket and shops as well as Burscough Priory Science College, a popular High School, named after the original Priory founded in the 12th century of Augustinian monks. The Priory’s bells are now in Ormskirk Parish Church.

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