The rural parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow covers an area of 1440 hectares in the north west of Lancashire, between Lancaster to the north, the Forest of Bowland to the east, Preston to the south and Blackpool to the west. It comprises the historic townships of Myerscough and Bilsborrow, the hamlet of Brock and the western fringe of Barton village.
The Duchy of Lancaster has had important land holdings in Myerscough since 1267. .
Myerscough and Bilsborrow can boast some of the best facilities for sport and leisure in the county at Myerscough College, Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Northern Microlight School, Roebuck Hotel, on the Lancaster Canal and at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre. There is a Caravan Club Certificated Location at Olde Duncombe House by Bilsborrow Wharf.
The parish has an impressive Roll of Honour and is home to a range of listed buildings and places of worship. We are also proud to be the home of many successful businesses and organisations, some of which are listed below:
The Duchy of Lancaster has had important land holdings in Myerscough since 1267. .
Myerscough and Bilsborrow can boast some of the best facilities for sport and leisure in the county at Myerscough College, Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Northern Microlight School, Roebuck Hotel, on the Lancaster Canal and at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre. There is a Caravan Club Certificated Location at Olde Duncombe House by Bilsborrow Wharf.
The parish has an impressive Roll of Honour and is home to a range of listed buildings and places of worship. We are also proud to be the home of many successful businesses and organisations, some of which are listed below:
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SchoolsThere are Church of England and Catholic Primary Schools in Barton and a Church of England Primary School in Bilsborrow. The latter, founded in 1718, was endowed by the late John Cross of Myerscough. There is nursery provision in Barton, Bilsborrow and at Myerscough College.
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Bilsborrow Village Hall
Bilsborrow Village Hall is a stand-alone organisation, managed by the Trustees thereof, and therefore any enquiries should be addressed to the Village Hall Secretary and sent to: Bilsborrow Village Hall, Church Lane, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RL. Want to see your business listed here? Contact us with brief information about your business and any relevant links to websites etc and we'll update this page. ‘Forgotten Fylde’ by Albert Clayton: It should be noted that some of the information displayed on the interpretive panel alongside the A6 road in Brock may be found in the book by Albert Clayton entitled ‘Forgotten Fylde’. Image Copyrights: Canal header image and Guy's Thatched Hamlet image courtesy of Mr Robert Wade on Flickr. Myerscough College image courtesy of Myerscough College |