PUBLIC EVENTS · UPCOMING
What's on in Burscough?
12 upcoming events. Times marked as estimated must be confirmed with the official source.
The Pulse radar in Burscough lists 12 public events over the next 14 days: family outings (6), concerts & shows (5). Updated continuously from official sources and the local community.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Explore Burscough beyond the event calendar
Landmarks, walks and practical information gathered to help plan your visit.
VISUEL D’AMBIANCE20/09 · 08:30PUBLIC EVENTThe Big Goose Trail
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Join us for The Big Goose Trail as you search for over 50 printed geese across WWT Martin Mere and Burscough, designed by local school children as part of Goosefest 2026. To celebrate one of Lancashire’s most well-known sights and sounds of the pink-footed geese which stay with
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Goosefest
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese arrive from Greenland and Iceland. Get involved in workshops, unique close-up encounters, a family trail and more.
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VISUEL D’AMBIANCE20/09 · 08:30PUBLIC EVENTWildlife Photography Competition (Migration)
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
As part of our Goosefest celebrations, we're inviting photographers of all ages to capture the incredible migratory wildlife that makes WWT Martin Mere so special each autumn. From the spectacular sight of thousands of pink-footed geese gathering before flying in to roost, to th
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VISUEL D’AMBIANCE20/09 · 08:30PUBLIC EVENTBeginner Wildlife Photography Workshop
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Heather Beckett is delighted to offer this beginner-friendly photography workshop at Martin Mere. Have you ever wondered what ISO, Shutter and Aperture really mean? How do photographers get such fabulous shots of birds in flight or capture the water droplets as they preen themse
Datathistle · public data- 20/09 · 13:00PUBLIC EVENT
How to count geese workshop
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Ever wondered how a warden counts tens of thousands of geese? Join us for this workshop with some of our experts on exactly how we keep an up-to-date count of the birds on our reserve, including seasonal visitors such as pink-footed geese and whooper swans. Duration: Approx. 45-
Datathistle · public data - VISUEL D’AMBIANCE23/09 · 08:30PUBLIC EVENT
Gosling Gang (toddler sessions)
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Every Wednesday in term time, join us for our Gosling Gang sessions. Gosling Gang is a morning of fun and learning for your toddlers, including story time, sing along and toddler activities. The sessions are approximately one hour and are free to join (normal admission charges a
Datathistle · public data - 23/09 · 14:30PUBLIC EVENT
Story time
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
A weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us. We'll be reading from the best and brightest and most funny picture books in the library for your kids to enjoy and to inspire them to find books an
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VISUEL D’AMBIANCE24/09 · 08:45PUBLIC EVENTBaby bounce and rhyme
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies up to around 18 months of age, but older pre-school siblings welcome. Not held in school holidays.
Datathistle · public data- 24/09 · 09:45PUBLIC EVENT
Toddler Rhyme Time
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
Discover and explore the world around us through a range of songs, books, signs and gestures. Rhyming is more than just fun, it helps young children make connections between sounds and words, encouraging their language development plus the actions help develop motor skills. It wi
Datathistle · public data - 24/09 · 10:15PUBLIC EVENT
Little Steps session
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning. Featuring: storytelling to entertain games and puzzles to play activities to create Each session is focussed on helping every child develop through g
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VISUEL D’AMBIANCE25/09 · 13:30PUBLIC EVENTGet online at your library
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
Our digital skills sessions will run through a variety of subjects from basic computer skills to shopping online and using health apps from the GP. Sessions will be tailored to suit your needs to make sure you feel comfortable and confident with computers and mobile devices. Lea
Datathistle · public data- 19/10 · 12:30PUBLIC EVENT
Family History Group
Organised by Data Thistle
⌖ Burscough Library
A chance to meet others who are researching their own families online and volunteers with vast experience who are happy to help beginners. Members are researching families all over the country and share their stories and tips. You will also have free access in the library to sub
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