Ormskirk, Lancashire

There's lots to see and do in Lancashire. A hot air balloon flight may be perfect for a birthday gift or special celebration.

Ormskirk is north-west of Skelmersdale and south-west of Burscough and is set in the west Lancashire plain, an area of arable farmland. It has an outdoor market with numerous stalls placed along the main streets from the town centre. There is an impressive Parish church at the highest point in the town that is distinctive due to having both a spire and tower !

Ormskirk is reached along the A59 from Preston to Bootle (Merseyside) and has rail links from its railway station in the town centre to both Preston (to the north) and Liverpool (Merseyside), to the south. Edge Hill College, to the west of Ormskirk and in its own extensive grounds, is part of the University of Central Lancashire. The town’s cricket ground and pavilion is situated in the south, to the west of the A570 St. Helens Rd and Ormskirk Swimming Pool and Coronation Park are located in the town centre. There are 3 High schools in the area and many playing fields used by both schools and local people. The residential area of Aughton is just to the south of Ormskirk, immediately north of the county boundary between Merseyide (south) and Lancashire (north).

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