Myerscough College
| Motto | Opportunities for All to Succeed |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Ann Turner |
| Chair of Governors | Steve Rigby |
| Address | St. Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY, Myerscough and Bilsborrow, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
| Campus | Rural (Preston) |
| Website | www.myerscough.ac.uk |
Coordinates: 53°51′11″N 2°45′47″W / 53.8531°N 2.7631°W
Myerscough College (pronounced as Myerscoe) is a Higher and Further Education college near Bilsborrow on the Fylde in Lancashire, England.
The college dates back to the 19th century, when it was known as Lancashire College of Agriculture. The original college was based to the south of Preston near Hutton, and moved to the current site in 1969, as recorded by a stone plaque on the teaching block built at that time. The new college was built on the site of Myerscough Hall, near St Michael's Road in Bilsborrow, and is in the rural parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow.
The college occupies the substantial grounds previously occupied by the hall and farm, extending to River Brock on the north side, and St Michael's Road on the south. The college also leases several local farms, including Lee Farm and Lodge Farm, for agricultural research and teaching purposes. The college estate extends to 605 hectares, and the campus has extensive residential accommodation.
The college offers both further and higher education. The University of Central Lancashire validates the college's degrees and there are special links with two universities in the USA.
Other centres have also been added in Blackburn, Burnley, Liverpool, Manchester and Dorset. Each offers a variety of land-based and sport courses. The Myerscough Centre in Dorset, the Lynwood Veterinary Hospital, specialises in veterinary nursing.
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