Welcome to Buersil Head

Burscough is a small town located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Burscough is the Burscough Priory, which was founded in the 12th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The town is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Martin Mere Wetland Centre, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Burscough has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era, and there are several historic sites and landmarks in the town that reflect this. One of the most notable is the Burscough Bridge railway station, which was built in 1849 and is now a Grade II listed building. The station is one of the oldest in the country and is a popular destination for railway enthusiasts. Other historic sites in the town include the Burscough Wharf, which was once a busy port for transporting goods along the canal, and the Burscough Priory, which was founded in the 12th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Burscough is a vibrant and bustling town that is home to a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town centre is a popular destination for shoppers, with a variety of independent and high street stores to choose from. There are also several pubs and bars in the town, which are popular with locals and visitors alike. Burscough is a great place to visit for anyone looking to explore the beautiful Lancashire countryside and experience the rich history and culture of the region.

Local Schools

School	Details
Westholme School Other Independent School Head Teacher Dr Richard Robson	Wilmar Lodge Meins Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6QU 1254506070 School Website
Balderstone St Leonards Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Gow	Commons Lane Balderstone Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7LL 01254769150 School Website
Mellor St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Embley-Peers	Brundhurst Fold Mellor Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JL 01254812581 School Website
Samlesbury Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Sutton & Mrs Louise Quayle	Potters Lane Samlesbury Preston Lancashire PR5 0UE 01772877200 School Website
Coupe Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenna Littlewood	Coupe Green Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0JR 01254853518 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Osbaldeston Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Coulthard	Longsight Road Osbaldeston Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7HX 01254812543 School Website
Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mufti Shahnaz Akhtar	Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7AD 0 125454021 School Website
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Laura Wilson	Bournes Row Gregson Lane Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0DR 01254852381 School Website
St Pauls Roman Catholic Primary School Feniscowles Blackburn Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Foster	Preston Old Road Feniscowles Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EP 01254201495 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Brindle Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Dewhurst	Bournes Row Gregson Lane Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0DQ 01254853473 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pleasington Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ 2.34 Miles

Cherry Tree Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ 2.90 Miles

Mill Hill Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY 3.20 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 4.00 Miles

Ramsgreave And Wilpshire Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP 4.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
North West Corporate Travel 01254 814400 The Unit, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7JR 2.11 Miles
Ribble Valley Executive Travel Ltd 01254 672000 142 Quebec Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7DP 2.74 Miles
Airport Transfer Blackburn 01254 683843 141 Dukes Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DJ 2.87 Miles
Feniscowles Private Hire 01254 200020 Princess Gardens, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EJ 2.91 Miles
Minibus Hire (Blackburn) 01254 460001 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6PN 2.92 Miles
Prestige Taxi And Minibus 01254 676762 8 Braeside, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DR 3.04 Miles
Brownhill Private Hire 01254 247500 183 St Aidans Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EA 3.47 Miles
Revidge And Wilpshire 01254 660666 3 Heron Cl, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8NU 3.49 Miles
Burnley Minibus 07891 455796 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6AH 3.51 Miles
Mill Hill Taxis 01254 696910 Unit 15/Hamilton St, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4AJ 3.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nabs Head Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gibb Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Intack Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cuerdale Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Grange Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoghton Bottoms Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mellor Brook Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Roach Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcock Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Boars Head Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoghton Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clog & Billycock Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Commons Lane Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Jacksons Bank Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mellor Surgery 01254 812810	Mellor Surgery St Mary's Gardens Mellor Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JW
Feniscowles Surgery	696 Preston Old Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EP
513 Preston Old Road 01254 201648	513 Preston Old Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5NU
Limefield Surgery 01254 617630	293 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6PL
Witton Medical Centre 01254 617941	Witton Medical Centre Preston Old Rd, Witton Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2SU

Local Stores

Livesey Branch Road
Livesey Branch Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 4QL
01254 583744
Store Website
3.62 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Fivebarred Gate
FIVEBARRED GATE
PRESTON NEW ROAD
PR5 0UX
01772 877401
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
Myerscough House Longsight Road Clayton Le Dale Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JA 01254 814863 a59@myvets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
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Vets Now Preston
C/O Myerscough Veterinary Group Myerscough House Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JA 01772 378764 prestonclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.94 miles

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My Vets
91 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6AY 01254 681811 reception@abbeydalevets.com Website 3.40 miles

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Newhall Veterinary Centre
460 New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 4TA 01772 701432 newhallvets@gmail.com Website 3.70 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
40 King Street Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2DH 01254 681455 Website 3.72 miles

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Vets4pets Blackburn
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Nova Scotia Retail Park Bolton Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3QP 01254 291 340 blackburn@vets4pets.com Website 3.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 5.26 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 5.33 miles

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 5.42 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 5.46 miles

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 5.51 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 8.50 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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