Welcome to Bescar

Bescar is a small village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Douglas and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bescar is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of just over 200 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Bescar is the St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Bescar is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for everything from weddings to local meetings. Overall, Bescar is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary School Scarisbrick Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mark Nolan	Hall Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QE 01704880626 School Website
Scarisbrick Hall School Other Independent School Ages:1-18 Head Teacher Mr Jeffrey Shaw	Southport Road Ormskirk L40 9RQ 1704841151 School Website
Scarisbrick St Marks Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marilyn Freeman	Southport Road Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9RE 01704880636 School Website
Pinfold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Tjaveondja	Pinfold Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 8HR 01704840338 School Website
Kew Woods Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Greaves	Ovington Drive Southport Merseyside PR8 6JW 1704533478 School Website
Halsall St Cuthberts Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr D Scholes	New Street Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8RR 01704840253 School Website
Meols Cop High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Parry	Meols Cop Road Southport Merseyside PR8 6JS 1704531180 School Website
Ormskirk West End Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Clarke	Grimshaw Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PA 01695574375 School Website
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Speak	Tennyson Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3PJ 01695576654 School Website
Bishop David Sheppard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Siobhan Bayliff	Devonshire Road Southport Merseyside PR9 7BZ 01704227987 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bescar Lane Bescar Lane, Scarsbrick, Lancashire, L40 9QP 0.80 Miles

New Lane New Lane, Near Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RY 2.26 Miles

Burscough Bridge Station Approach, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RZ 3.23 Miles

Meols Cop Meols Cop Road, Meols Cop, Merseyside, PR8 6AY 3.31 Miles

Ormskirk Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 3.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
G And R Taxi's 01704 535535 Unit 7A - 7D Blowick Business Park, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7RU 2.67 Miles
Savy Travel 01704 380514 117 Clifton Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6HL 2.89 Miles
Amv Travel And Courier Services 01704 381086 Unit 1, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7AE 3.06 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 3.27 Miles
Burscough Hire 01704 896969 62-64 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BY 3.27 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 3.33 Miles
Radio Yellow Top Cab 01704 531000 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 3.34 Miles
Yellow Cabs Ltd 01704 538000 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 3.34 Miles
Southport Taxis 01704 884455 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 3.34 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis And Coaches 01695 573333 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 3.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bescar Chapel Hall Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Scarisbrick Morris Dancers Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Bescar Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Carr Cross Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Shawhill Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinfold Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Heatons Bridge Smithy Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Morris Lane End Renacres Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Gregsons Bridge Martin Lane Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Diglake Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Brown Edge Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Shirdley Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pool Hey Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
New Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kew Surgery 01704 546800	85 Town Lane Kew Southport Merseyside PR8 6RG
Christiana Hartley Medical Practice 01704 531114	Christiana Hartley M/Prac 5 Curzon Road Southport Merseyside PR8 6PL
Hants Lane Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hants Lane Ormskirk L39 1PX
Hants Lane Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hants Lane Ormskirk L39 1PX
Cumberland House Surgery 01704 501500	Cumberland House 58 Scarisbrick New Road Southport Merseyside PR8 6PG

Local Stores

Wigan Road - Ormskirk
52 Wigan Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 2AU
01695 570142
Store Website
3.63 miles

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SPAR Southport
Ovington Dr
Southport
PR8 6JW
01704 544542
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jollyes
Unit 3, Kew Retail Park Southport Merseyside PR8 5RG 2.34 miles

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Southport Vets
Kew Retail Park Southport Road Southport Merseyside PR8 5RG 01704 796992 info@southport-vets.co.uk Website 2.34 miles

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Burscough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Ringstail Retail Park Burscough Lancashire L40 8AD 01704 898890 burscough@vets4pets.com Website 2.94 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd
127 Wennington Road Southport Merseyside PR9 7AH 01704 214460 3.02 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
54A Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX 01695 572837 barnlodge@aol.com Website 3.19 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd
Oak Villa Holmeswood Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1TZ 01704 821204 3.22 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 5.41 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 7.46 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays. Lytham Hall Park 9.37 miles

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Witch Wood Lytham
Wood 10.78 miles Wood, Bridge Rd, Lytham Saint Annes Fy8 4Eq

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 11.07 miles

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 12.71 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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