Welcome to Ormskirk

Ormskirk is a market town located in West Lancashire, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Tawd and is known for its historic architecture, vibrant market, and beautiful countryside. Ormskirk has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was granted a market charter by King Edward I. The town's market is still held twice a week and is a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike.

Ormskirk is home to several notable landmarks, including the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive tower and beautiful stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in Ormskirk is the Ormskirk Clock Tower, which was built in 1876 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The clock tower is located in the town center and is a popular meeting spot for locals.

Ormskirk is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the nearby Martin Mere Wetland Centre, which is home to a variety of bird species and other wildlife. The town is also located close to the coast, with several popular seaside resorts within easy reach. Ormskirk is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore, making it a popular destination for visitors to Lancashire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 17.4°C

Feels Like: 17.4°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Moorgate Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Gianna Walsh	Moorgate Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RY 01695573470 School Website
Turning Point Academy Other Independent School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Mike Marshall	Hants Lane, Ormskirk West Lancashire, L39 1PX 1695227690 School Website
Ormskirk St Annes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Bates	Aughton Street Townend Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LQ 01695574697 School Website
St Bedes Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Morgan	St Anne's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TA 01695570335 School Website
The Acorns School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Hodson	43 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QX 01695575486 School Website
Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giles Storch	Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DP 01695574027 School Website
Ormskirk West End Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Clarke	Grimshaw Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1PA 01695574375 School Website
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Speak	Tennyson Drive Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3PJ 01695576654 School Website
Pontville School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Sims	Black Moss Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4TW 1695578734 School Website
Ormskirk School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Burnham	Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT 1695583040

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ormskirk Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 0.24 Miles

Aughton Park Long Lane, Ormskirk, Merseyside, L39 5BT 0.99 Miles

Town Green Middlewood Road, Town Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RG 1.90 Miles

Burscough Junction Junction Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5SP 2.83 Miles

New Lane New Lane, Near Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RY 3.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ormskirk Taxis 01695 575757 42 Moor Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AQ 0.09 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis By Blueline 01695 575050 7 Bridge Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RL 0.14 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis And Coaches 01695 573333 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 0.19 Miles
Green Line Taxis 01695 575757 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 0.19 Miles
A And B Cabs 01695 577750 14 Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY 0.20 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 2.50 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 3.07 Miles
Burscough Hire 01704 896969 62-64 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BY 3.07 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 3.32 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 3.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ormskirk Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ormskirk Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Park Road Morrisons Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Moorgate Bridge Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Court Way Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Knowsley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town End Haughton Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Altys Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halsall Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yewtree Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beacon Railway Road Practice	9-11 Railway Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DN
Ormskirk Medical Practice 01695 588808	Ormskirk Medical Practice 18 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
The Elms Practice 01695 588710	The Elms Practice 16 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
Hants Lane Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hants Lane Ormskirk L39 1PX
Hants Lane Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hants Lane Ormskirk L39 1PX

Local Stores

Wigan Road - Ormskirk
52 Wigan Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 2AU
01695 570142
Store Website
0.32 miles

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SPAR G & E Ormskirk
242 Southport Road
Ormskirk
L39 1LZ
01695580550
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
54A Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX 01695 572837 barnlodge@aol.com Website 0.27 miles
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Northway Veterinary Centre
142 Liverpool Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LW 01695 422862 1.23 miles
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Burscough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Ringstail Retail Park Burscough Lancashire L40 8AD 01704 898890 burscough@vets4pets.com Website 1.71 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 3.48 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 3.79 miles
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Noah'S Ark Vet Centre
44 - 46 Westway Maghull Liverpool L31 0AB 0151 440 2680 noahsarkvetcentre@gmail.com Website 4.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 7.35 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 8.14 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 9.53 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 10.65 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 11.20 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 11.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	25.5°C	22.9°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	24.3°C	25.7°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.7°C	25.1°C	21.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	26.3°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	24.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	23.3°C	28.6°C	29.7°C	29.2°C	28.4°C	26.5°C	23.3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	27°C	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	27°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	29.6°C	33.3°C	33.7°C	33°C	32.3°C	29.4°C	26.3°C

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