Retire to Burscough
Quaint, yet lively, Burscough is found just north of Ormskirk in West Lancashire and mixes a rich rural history with a vibrant variety of services and amenities. Burscough combines the best of urban and countryside life for seniors.
Local retirees enjoy:
- A peaceful, safe environment with a low crime rate, a strong community feel and easy access to nature and green open spaces.
- Large supermarkets, high street shops, a post office, traditional pubs and tea rooms as well as the independent businesses at Burscough Wharf.
- Fantastic transport connections to the surrounding towns and cities like Preston, Liverpool, Manchester and the coast.
- Sports and leisure facilities including a gym, Lathom Fisheries and Ormskirk Golf Club, just three miles out of the centre.
2 retirement developments near Burscough
Earls Grange | Burscough
Retirement Living- Properties 22 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £142,500
- Purchase from £209,950
- Rent from £1,790 pcm
Earls Gardens | Burscough
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Bedrooms 2 bed available
- Purchase from £360,000
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Retirement living in Burscough
Burscough is a peaceful small town in West Lancashire, with plenty of amenities and easy access to nature. It is considered one of the safest places to live in the country.
Access to amenities
Burscough is an increasingly sough-after location with all the essentials on the doorstep including a Post Office, library and community centres.
- Groceries
An Aldi, Tesco superstore and Booths will satisfy your weekly shop, with some offering delivery to your doorstep. - Shops
You’ll find independent boutiques selling everything from handbags to flowers throughout central Burscough, as well as hair and beauty services. - Hospitals and medical care
The nearest hospital is Ormskirk District General, which is a 10-minute drive away from the town, or an hour on the bus. GPs like Burscough Family Practice and Stanley Court Surgery offer care closer to home and there are dentists, pharmacies and an optician too.
Things for retirees to do in Burscough
Burscough has a proud agricultural history as well as the historically important Burscough Parish Church - built to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon in 1815.
The town is surrounded by countryside and with the picturesque Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through the middle, it’s a great location for active retirement living. There are plentiful walks and trails, including those at the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust reserve at Martin Mere. The pretty Burscough canal walk takes you to the National Trust’s Rufford Old Hall via locks, bridges and farmland. You can also visit Windmill Animal Farm to see a working farm close up.
The town also has a strong community spirit too. You can get involved in U3A activities at the Lathom and Burscough Old People’s Club.
Transport and connections
There are plenty of transport links making it easy to explore local Lancashire towns and cities from our retirement bungalows and flats in Burscough.
- By car
The A59 runs through Burscough, connecting it to Ormskirk and Rufford onto Southport, Formby, Liverpool and the coast. - By bus
Buses connect Burscough to Preston, Skelmersdale, and Ormskirk, making it easy to pop to a larger town if you want a change of pace. - By rail
There are two train stations: Burscough Bridge and Burscough Junction connecting the town to Wigan, Southport, and beyond. - By air
Liverpool John Lennon airport is the closest airport, taking just half an hour by road while Manchester Airport gives you even more options and can be reached in 45 minutes.
Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
McCarthy & Stone recommended an estate agent as well as a solicitor and a removals firm, which all worked out really well and took the stress out of moving. Everyone is so friendly. It has been a great tonic for me.
George, homeowner, Brideoake Court
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Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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