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.
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: Rev Anton Muller
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: Emily Riding
Tel: 07969 929837
Email:
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.
