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The Old Packet House, Burscough
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandNorth West EnglandLancashireWest LancashireBurscough
The Old Packet House, Burscough
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Jim Martin
March 22, 2025
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"The Old Packet House in Burscough, also known as the Waterfront, is a historic canalside pub built in the 18th century, originally named the Bridge Hotel, and served as a staging post for packet boats traveling between Liverpool and Wigan.
The Packet House Hotel (now The Old Packet House) was built in the 18th century, around the same time as the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Originally named the Bridge Hotel, it served as a staging post for the packet boats that traveled daily between Liverpool and Wigan, carrying passengers and small parcels."
Source: AI Summary; Various sources.
The Packet House Hotel (now The Old Packet House) was built in the 18th century, around the same time as the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Originally named the Bridge Hotel, it served as a staging post for the packet boats that traveled daily between Liverpool and Wigan, carrying passengers and small parcels."
Source: AI Summary; Various sources.
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Location: Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom