Ormskirk is a market town located in the North West of England in the county of Lancashire. The name Ormskirk is thought to be Scandinavian in origin, the Vikings landed on the coast in the 9th century and came inland and founded a church – the placename is therefore thought to be derived from the leader of the Vikings – Orm and the Scandanavian word for church “kirk” – hence Ormskirk. A mainly agricultural area with high quality land it is no wonder that in Tudor times many of the nobility had property in the area, Lord Stanley a descendant of one of the sovereigns of the Isle of Man lived at the Mansion House in St Helens Road and the Lathoms who owned the original Lathom Hall. Ormskirk was ideally placed to take advantage of the burgeoning coaching traffic that predominated travel in the mid 19th century prior to the coming of the railways. It is said that during this period around 30 coaches a day left Ormskirk either going North to Preston and Lancaster or South to Cheshire and London. When the railway line opened in 1849 the coaching traffic declined. Today Ormskirk successfully retains the feel of a market town, regular markets are still held every Thursday and Saturday and a new retail park opened. Ormskirk is the civic heart of West Lancashire and mention must be made of its splendid Parish Church which is only one of only three in England with a tower and a spire, the church being 12th Century whilst the spire is 15th century.
Attraction
Chapel Gallery
Rufford Old Hall
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Budget
Premier Inn Southport (Ormskirk) *book online*
Camping
Abbey Farm Caravan Park
Shaw Hall Caravan Park
Council
West Lancashire District Council
Dentist
Aughton Dental Practice
Briggs & Partners
Doctor
Aughton Surgery
Leyland House Surgery
Parkgate Surgery
Rose Allod Surgery
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Collertons
Halifax Property Services
Hatch & Fielding
Lancastrian Business Sales
Martyn Meade & Staff
Golf Club
Ormskirk Golf ClubInn
Market
Pub and Bar
Horse Shoe Inn
Railway
Royal Coaching House
Restaurant
Blue Elephant
Le Frog Bistro
Left Bank
O'este
Park Hall Restaurant
Place (The)
School
Kingswood College at Scarisbrick Hall
Maharishi Free School
Solicitor
Dickinson Parker Hill
Mooney Everett
The Kennedy Partnership
Taxi
Ormskirk Taxis & Coaches
Sunshine Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Burscough CC (Cricket)
Halsall West End CC (Football)
Ormskirk Martial Arts Studio (Martial Arts)
Ormskirk RUFC (Rugby Union)
Shops
The College Shop
Olive Tree Christian Book Shop
Red & Blue Book Co Ltd
Dawson Flowers
Boots
Homestead Farm
The Worrall House Farm Larder
Animal Antics
Lyncroft
O'Briens
Conlons Opticians
Will Parker
Cedar Farm
The Chapel Gallery
Specsavers
Hallmark Cards
Antiques
Green Lane Antiques
Browzaround
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Nethermoss Archers(Archery)
Places to Stay near Ormskirk
West Tower Country House Hotel (1.70 miles)
Built in 1785, the country house & hotel has been lavishly redeveloped to incorporate a stylish yet elegant interior complementing many of its original features. Offering a fabulous al a ... More
The Swan Inn (2.73 miles)
Lynden Heights (2.80 miles)
The property sits in ... More | visit website
The Farm (2.82 miles)
Whether you are joining us for a short country break, or staying for a little longer, our three ensuite rooms offer ... More | visit website
Briars Hall Hotel (2.94 miles)
Origanally an 18th century country manor house, Briars Hall has been lovingly restored and converted into a first class country hotel.Licenced for civil weddings,Set in 4 acres of stunning woodlands.The ... More
Premier Inn Southport (Ormskirk) (3.48 miles)
Located 4 miles from Ormskirk and 5 miles from Southport train stations. Ideally situated within easy reach of both the M57 and M58. Our Southport (Ormskirk) Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfy beds in ... More | visit websiteBrandreth Barn (3.86 miles)
Red Lion (4.63 miles)
The Red Lion is the only surviving pub left in the beautiful Lancashire village of Newburgh. Newburgh sits on the Leeds and Liverpool canal just a short distance from Wigan. This traditional pub with its ... More
Woodlands Serviced Apartments (5.85 miles)
EXCLUSIVELY FOR ADULTS - SORRY NO CHILDREN OR UNDER 21's. Three comfortable apartments converted from a country cottage. Each apartment sleeps 2 adults in a double bedroom, and has a ... More
Premier Inn Liverpool North (6.19 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M57 and M58. Local attractions include Aintree racecourse, Switch Island retail and leisure park and Anfield and Goodison football stadiums. Conveniently located for Aintree train station. For shops ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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