Ormskirk is a rural town which is located in West Lancashire, in the North West of England. This charming town offers warm welcomes, heritage and folklore, as well as attracting residents who are looking to be surrounded by the natural beauty, reserves and wildlife of the English countryside. This town caters to a large group of residents from families and retirees to professionals and couples, and offers a wide variety of properties, including traditional detached homes, semi-detached homes, bungalows and apartments. Ormskirk also boasts an array of amenities, 65% of which are thriving independent retailers.
There are plenty of places to see and things to do within Ormskirk, with farm shops, traditional pubs, cafes, award-winning restaurants and a community who are delightfully sociable. Ormskirk also offers a great deal of local attractions for residents to enjoy, with the popular hotspots of Ormskirk Market- which is acclaimed for being one of the UK’s oldest and most traditional outdoor markets, Cedar Farm, Rufford Old Hall, Burscough Wharf and Gorse Hill Nature Reserve.
With a 68% lower crime rate than the North West, and a 150% lower crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure, Ormskirk is among the top 3 safest town in Lancashire and remains to have no regular or on-going crime issues.
Residents have a great selection of secure parking to choose from across Ormskirk. Both paid and free parking spaces are available, with some of the local options being Hutton Way, Market Way, Wheatsheaf, The Stiles, and Park Road, which are all found within 10 minutes of the town centre.
There are many Bars, Restaurants and Pubs on offer in Ormskirk town centre and along the picturesque canal. Residents can choose from the nearby venues of The Mustard Club, Liquid Bar, The Green Room, Alpine Club Lodge, Styles Bar and more. If locals fancy even more nightlife options, they can head slightly further out to Liverpool or Manchester.
Ormskirk has an abundance of Schools within the area, with the local options of Ormskirk School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Pontville School and Ormskirk Cross Hall High School, which are some great nearby choices for those who are looking to provide an education for their children.
This area is very much suited to pet owners due to the vast amount of greenery which is on offer. Dog walkers benefit from several spaces to take their pooch, including the popular destinations of Coronation Park, Victoria Park & Garden, Churchfields, Ruff Wood and The Pads, all of which provide scenic views and sizeable areas to be explored.
Ormskirk Railway Station offers regular services to the surrounding areas of Liverpool, Hunts Cross and Preston. The station provides useful links which give residents the opportunity to travel further to range of destinations. Buses and Coaches are also available for local travel.