Welcome to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is a town located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. The town has a population of approximately 38,000 people and is situated between Liverpool and Manchester. Skelmersdale was originally a small village, but it experienced significant growth in the 1960s and 1970s due to the construction of a new town. The town is known for its modernist architecture and is home to a number of large industrial estates.

Skelmersdale has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was originally a farming community, but it began to grow in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway. The construction of the new town in the 1960s and 1970s brought significant changes to Skelmersdale, with the town becoming a hub for industry and commerce. Today, Skelmersdale is home to a number of large companies, including Pepsico, Asda, and Matalan.

Despite its industrial heritage, Skelmersdale is also known for its green spaces. The town is surrounded by countryside and is home to a number of parks and nature reserves. Beacon Country Park is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, while Tawd Valley Park is home to a variety of wildlife. Skelmersdale also has a number of sports facilities, including a leisure centre and a golf course. The town is well-connected, with easy access to the M58 motorway and regular train services to Liverpool and Manchester.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Delph Side Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Ormerod	Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED 01695721881 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Aspinwall-Livesey	Flamstead Birch Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6PF 01695721323 School Website
Hillside Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Angela Aspinwall-Livesey	Egerton Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DE 01695724860 School Website
Woodlands Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Keeley Taberner	Heathgate Birch Green Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6QH 01695720018 School Website
Elm Tree Community Primary School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Lamb	Elmers Wood Road Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SA 0 169550924 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Naylor	Blakehall Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AZ 01695558560 School Website
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Annette Birmingham	Windrows New Church Farm Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8NP 01695724798 School Website
Little Digmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Houldsworth	Abbeystead Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9NF 01695724539 School Website
Cobbs Brow School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Eaton	Manfield Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SU 01695720632 School Website
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Mcdonald	Birkrig Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BN 01695724730 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 1.64 Miles

Parbold The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU 2.79 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 2.80 Miles

Rainford Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ 2.87 Miles

Appley Bridge Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE 2.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 0.09 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 0.86 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 0.91 Miles
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale 01695 732555 15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU 1.25 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 1.45 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 1.58 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 2.88 Miles
Wigan Taxis 07756 681349 Www Wigantaxis Com, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8EY 3.02 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 3.02 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 3.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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The Viking (Business Box) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Concourse Shopping Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Elswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evenwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spencers Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelmersdale Bo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawksclough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelmersdale Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Inskip No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Banksbarn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxfold/Fosters Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Martins Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beacon Hillside Practice	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS
Manor Primary Care 01695 736260	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS
Excel Primary Care 01695 736150	Birleywood Health Centre Birleywood Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW

Local Stores

Westgate
45-47 Westgate
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8LP
01695 722224
Store Website
1.37 miles

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SPAR Appley Bridge
39-41
Woodnook Road
Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9JR
01257 255269
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.11 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 1.47 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 1.80 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.67 miles

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Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.91 miles
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Veterinary Equine Dental Technician
Tunley Moss Farmhouse Tunley Moss Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RQ 07525 400891 vet_edt@hotmail.com Website 4.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 5.69 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 6.39 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

Location what3words spine.visit.vital

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 6.53 miles

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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 6.85 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 7.68 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 8.82 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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