COMMUNITY PLACES
COMMUNITY
The village has a population of about 300 and boasts a post office and local shop, delicatessen, hairdressers, country estate park, 2 gift and garden centres with tearooms, restaurant and boutique hotel, 3 churches, a primary school, bowling club, child play area, picnic site, public toilets, caravan sites, fishing lakes and village hall.
Scorton is a small and friendly community with popular churches, village hall and a thriving small school. The churches have enjoyed a close relationship over the last few years. They work together in various ways planning joint services, social events and other activities. Click here for information on our Village Groups.
SCORTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Scorton CE Primary School
Address: Snow Hill Lane, Scorton, PR3 1AY
Contact: Headteacher Mrs Rebecca Scholz
Tel: 01524 791596
E-mail: head@scorton.lancs.sch.uk;
Website: www.scorton.lancs.sch.uk
SCORTON METHODIST CHAPEL
Scorton Methodist Church
Address: Gubberford Lane, Scorton PR3 1BL
Contact: Deacon Jane Gibson
Tel: 01524 793234 or 07769 792690
Email: deaconjane@sky.com
ST PETERS CHURCH
St Peter’s Church
Address: Church Drive, Scorton, PR3 1AU
Contact: vacant - church office
Tel: 01524 791229
Website: unitedparish.co.uk
SS MARY JAMES CHURCH
St Mary and St James Catholic Church
Address: Snow Hill Lane, Scorton
Contact: Father Tom Butler
Tel: 01995 602164
Website: ssmaryandmichaels-garstang.org.uk
SCORTON VILLAGE HALL
Scorton Village Hall
Address: Factory Brow, Scorton, PR3 1AS
Contact: Joanne Golton
Email: scortonvillagehall@outlook.com
website: www.scortonvillage.com
OUTSIDE SPACE
The Millennium Way, Children's Play Area and multi-use games area are managed locally by the Parish Council.
Scorton Picnic Site is just outside the village with a large car park, complete with picnic benches. It is popular with dog walkers and visitors and has a good circular walk that takes you alongside the River Wyre, through the woods and back to the car park, all on a nice gravel path.
Scorton Subscription Bowling Club is a popular members organisation in the village - new members welcome.
The public toilets in Scorton are open every day and managed by Danfo on behalf of Wyre Council.
