Martin Mere Walk A Delight
William and Charlotte on the Trail
After “enjoying” a Royal Wedding Garden Party a little too much; Dad, William and Charlotte needed to walk across the Mere yesterday to go and collect the family car!
It was a delightful stroll which certainly helped to blow away the cobwebs of the day before. Linking to our own farm walk, the new trail takes you alongside many of the lakes and wildlife areas to finish up at the front entrance of Martin Mere WWT. You also pass by the new canoe-safari route which has just been launched as a new visitor attraction. More on that soon in another posting!
It took us around 40 mins to walk to Martin Mere and we took our time to have a good look at the wildlife along the way including geese with their goslings and a great variety of butterflies which were enjoying the new meadow areas and hedges.
Two of the many Butterflies we saw
William Points The Way
The Farm Burscough is signed along the walk from Martin Mere as you can see being stylishly modelled by William above. The walk was a great tonic for when you are a little “tired” from the recent festivities.
The view from one of the Hides
Great walk the other way too as you can end up at our tea room / restaurant for a tasty treat.
Read More...Potatoes Go In The Ground
Three Generations Get Planting
We have been busy planting our main crop potatoes this week which should be ready by around June or July.
We have put in Ambo variety which have proved very popular sellers in our shop and also at our famrer’s markets. We were one of the first in the North West to grow this variety a few years ago and have awards for the tasty tatty.
Three generations helped to get the crop in the ground as William joined Bill and David while he was off school for the Spring Break.
You can see from our pictures that the weather helped us out while we were in the field, but a bit of rain in the evenings would be quite welcome to give them a boost in the early stages. Hope you enjoy seeing what we have been up to!
Down To Work
Tractor and Planter
Out in the field
Easter Sunday Set Menu
The Farm Burscough has created a fantastic Easter Sunday special set menu.
You can choose from two or three courses for just £14.95 or £17.95 and bookings are being taken now.
Click on the link below to see our Easter Sunday Menu and then simply call, email or pop in and see us to book your table. The menu will be served throughout Easter Sunday (April 8th).
Click the link below to see the menu (will open another page)
Read More...Thanks To Charity Breakfast Walkers
One of the groups enjoying our charity Farm Walks
Around 100 people took part in our charity walks – aided by a hearty breakfast.
The Farm Burscough celebrated Farmhouse Breakfast Week last week by holding a series of farm-walks in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
The walks around the farm, which backs-on to Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, were guided by co-owners of the business, Bill and Freda Neale.
Visitors found out about interesting plants, animals and birds along the way along with a background history of the farm and an opportunity to meet the free-range pigs and hens.
A large range of different arable crops are grown at the Farm Burscough, to sell at farmer’s markets across the North West, in the on-site farm shop and for use in the tea room restaurant.
When the walkers had seen the farm in action they headed back to the tea room, housed in an 18th Century brick-barn, for a well-deserved bacon butty and a brew.
The Neales have been farming in Burscough for generations and many of the family still live along Martin Lane. Because of its location a vast variety of bird species can be seen along the popular farm-walk which is a permanent, free attraction.
Out in the fields
Freda said: “The charity walks were very well supported by local people, we had both individuals and groups and everyone seemed to enjoy finding out a bit more about farming life.
“We have raised money for the British Heart Foundation along the way, which is a charity we have been supporting throughout the year. I would like to thank everyone who came along to support us throughout Farmhouse Breakfast Week.
“We saw a lot of new faces during on the walks and some of the breakfast specials we tried out, such as Egg Benedict, went down very well – so we are going to keep them on our regular menu.
“Lancashire people are well known for their love of a good breakfast and we have specialised in them since we opened, including our popular Vegetarian Full English. The specials we have had on recently have really gone down well so we will continue experimenting!!
Back to base!
We Are Open!
Our free-range ducks braved the snow last week, but everyone is now enjoying the thaw!
We have re-opened our tea room, restaurant and shop after two days off for Christmas. Everything is beginning to thaw…again! and we look forward to welcoming you back to see us.
Our pigs seem to have enjoyed the snow but our chickens have not really taken to it, deciding instead, to stay in their little houses most of the time. But as we start to see the grass again they will surely come back out for a scratch around! As you can see, our ducks seem to enjoy themselves anytime!
See below for our Bank Holiday and New Year opening times.
December 27-30 – 10am – 4pm
New Year’s Eve – 10am – 2pm
New Year’s Day – CLOSED
January 2 – Open As Usual – Tea Room 10am – 4pm – Shop 9.30am – 5.30pm – (Sun 10am – 5pm).
Season’s Greetings from all at The Farm Burscough.
Read More...Pre-Order Christmas Veg and Goodies
The Farm Burscough is making the Christmas rush that little bit easier by doing your food shopping for you!
Just let us know what you want and when you want it and we will do the rest.
Anything from Christmas veg, to milk, bread, meat and cheese can be pre-ordered at The Farm Burscough to be picked up when you are ready.
Just email your order to i...@thefarmburscough.co.uk phone your order on 01704 894889 or call into our Farm Shop and tell us. We will then pack up your goodies ready for you on the day of collection.
For more details call 01704 894889.
Read More...Christmas Opening Hours
The Farm Burscough Tea Room and Farm Shop will operate reduced opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period. Please see below our opening times for the festive season.
Open as usual until December 23rd – Tea Room 10am – 4pm – Shop 9.30am – 5.30pm – (Sun 10am – 5pm)
Christmas Eve – 9.30am – 2pm
Christmas Day, Boxing Day & December 27th - CLOSED
December 28-30 – 10am – 3pm
New Year’s Eve – 10am – 2pm
New Year’s Day – CLOSED
January 2 – Open As Usual (see times above).
Season’s Greetings from all at The Farm Burscough.
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Wi-fi now available to B&B guests
We are pleased to announce that wi-fi is now avaliable in all guest rooms. All guests can use this facilitiy for free during their stay.
