Parking in Ormskirk
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Ormskirk is a market town located about half an hour’s drive north of Liverpool. The town has a population of just over 27,000 and is home to the Edge Hill University. Ormskirk is actually known for its gingerbread, which dates all the way back to 1732 when women would bake and sell gingerbread to travelers coming through the area. Gingerbread is still an important treat for the town, and the 2019 Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival drew in almost 20,000 visitors.
The Ormskirk market is held each Thursday and Sunday, and has over 100 stalls selling everything from fresh produce, meats, plants, clothing, books, household goods, and more. This market began all the way back in 1286 and is still running to this day.
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Parking in Ormskirk
There are several options available for Ormskirk parking.
There is short-term parking available at the Bus Station, Lunesdale, Market Way, Park Pool, Park Road and Wheatsheaf. The maximum stay is up to 4 hours, and the costs are as follows:
- £1.00 for up to 3 hours
- £2.00 for up to 4 hours
There are several locations which offer longer-term rates.
Hants Lane offers parking for up to 9 hours, for the following rates:
- £1.00 for up to 3 hours
- £2.00 for up to 9 hours
You can purchase a permit to use Hants Lane car park for longer periods of time, with a months’ permit costing £30, and a year’s permit costing £250.
Hutton Way and The Stiles offer parking for up to 9 hours, for the following rates:
- £1.00 for up to 3 hours
- £2.00 for up to 4 hours
- £3.00 for up to 9 hours
Derby Street offers parking at the following rates:
- Monday - Friday:
- Free for up to 30 minutes (a parking ticket must still be displayed)
- 70p for up to 1 hour
- £1.10 for up to 2 hours
- £1.60 for up to 3 hours
- £2.00 for up to 4 hours
- £3.00 for up to 9 hours
- Saturday:
- Free for up to 4 hours (a parking ticket must still be displayed)
- £3.00 for up to 9 hours
All council car parks are free from after 5:30pm until 8am, as well as all day on Sundays and bank holidays.
You may also apply for a resident’s parking permit for a cost of £25 per permit, and £25 for a visitors permit. These last for a year from their date of issue. Blue badge holders can apply for a permit at no cost. You must ensure that your vehicle is parked within the designated spaces, and that the parking permit is clearly displayed.
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Local Attractions
The Ormskirk market is one of the country’s oldest markets, dating all the way back to 1286. Each Thursday and Saturday, it offers around 100 stalls and attracts hundreds of people. From March to October, it is open from 8am - 4:30pm, and from November to February it is open from 8am - 4pm. You’ll find fresh produce, meat, cheese, seafood, vegan products, clothing, flowers, plants, books, and so much more.
Coronation Park offers 20 acres of green space right in the city centre. It was opened in 1903, and offers playgrounds, a skatepark, duck pond, bowling green, bandstand, and outdoor fitness equipment.
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Public Transport
By Train: The Ormskirk train station services the Merseyrail and northern lines.
By Bus: There are several bus lines that run through Ormskirk, including 2A, 5, 6, 310, 315, 337, 375, 385, 595, 748, 752, 758, 759 and 857.
By Car: Ormskirk is about 30 minutes’ drive from Liverpool, and 45 minutes’ drive from Manchester.
Disabled Parking in Ormskirk
There are disabled car parks available throughout Ormskirk, including near Coronation park and at the train station.
To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Ormskirk, see the Blue Badge Parking website.
Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays
All council car parks are free from after 5:30pm until 8am, as well as all day on Sundays and bank holidays.
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FAQs
Where is Ormskirk?
Ormskirk is about half an hour’s drive north of Liverpool. It’s also about 45 minutes’ drive from Manchester.
What is Ormskirk known for?
Ormskirk is actually well known for its gingerbread. Women used to bake and sell gingerbread in Ormskirk and to the surrounding areas, and it was very popular through the North of England. Ormskirk hosts a Gingerbread Festival, which in 2019 drew nearly 20,000 people to the small town.
Are there any universities in Ormskirk?
There is one university in Ormskirk; Edge Hill University. It is located about 20 minutes’ walk from the centre of town. The university was first established in 1885, and has around 13,000 students enrolled. An alumnus of the university is Helena Normanton, who was the first woman to practice as a barrister in the UK.
What is there to do in Ormskirk?
Each Thursday and Saturday, Ormskirk hosts a market with over 100 stalls selling fresh produce and food, clothing and books, plus regular household goods. Coronation Park has a skate park, bandstand, playgrounds, as well as a pool nearby. And, for a taste of history, you can go check out the Tower Hill Water Tower, which was built back in 1853, although it hasn’t been used since 1976.
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