Often overlooked, Ormskirk is a bustling market town outside Southport, and the location of Edge Hill University. A striking thing about strolling around Ormskirk is the sheer number of independently owned shops, cafés and restaurants there are (65% according to Discover Ormskirk). With a lot of towns, the high street is the same old collection of chain stores in a different order. Ormskirk bucks this trend, with window shoppers and spendaholics alike getting a great day out. For charity shop adventurers, there are plenty of books, clothes, and bargains available.
Ormskirk was named after Ormr (meaning Serpent or Dragon) and kirkja, the Old Norse word for ‘church’. The town itself is built into a mild incline towards the church, but otherwise the pedestrianised centre is very accessible to those in wheelchairs. The market is held on Thursdays and Saturdays and is well worth a look for seasoned bargain-hunters and amateurs alike.
Ormskirk, Lancashire L39
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