Mere Brow, once primarily an agricultural hamlet graced with fertile soil, also enjoyed a history intertwined with fishing endeavours. The local farms have cultivated a bountiful harvest of flowers and vegetables, contributing to the area’s prosperity. The village boasts essential amenities, including the inviting 'Legh Arms' public house, a charming restaurant, cosy cafe, and a traditional smithy. The community also enjoys the presence of a well-equipped village hall, a convenient general store, and reliable animal feed merchants. So, if you’re visiting, you may like to pop by for a pint or deliciously home cooked meal.
Within the leisure lakes area, visitors can partake in recreational activities, including a golf driving range and a scenic nine-hole course. An adjacent caravan park provides a welcoming haven for travellers - who may want to stop by The Legh Arms. With a rich history dating back to the waning days of the last ice age, Martin Mere's expansive waters have been a testament to the village's enduring vitality. By the mid-19th century, the advent of steam pumping introduced effective drainage measures, and since then, Mere Brow has flourished into a thriving community.
The Legh Arms menu begins with nibbles to natter over, enjoy a dish of loaded Lancashire nachos, featuring tortilla chips with cajun spiced onions and peppers, melting cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Start off your meal with a retro, classic prawn cocktail made with Greenland prawns, baby gem lettuce and buttered brown bread, following up with the pub curry of chicken, beef or king prawns in a mild and creamy coconut sauce, and end with a raspberry and white chocolate meringue bomb, loaded with vanilla ice cream, raspberry coulis and whipped cream.