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Discover Ormskirk is the official tourism page for West Lancashire. Welcome to Ormskirk and West Lancashire's home on Facebook! We love pictures!

Discover Ormskirk is looked after by members of the Ormskirk Town Centre Management Group who have been tasked with delivering a strategy so that Ormskirk and our wider Visitor Economy continues to thrive, for the people of West Lancashire and visitors to the town. The website and social media pages are part of celebrating all that is wonderful about Ormskirk & West Lancashire and sharing it with

others. We wants you to experience our friendly town during your visit, but please remember:
• No bad language, no rude gestures.
• It's nice to be nice.
• Don’t post anything that isn’t yours to post.
• No adverts

Any posts found to be in violation of any of the above will be taken down, possibly by grumpy gingerbread people, but more likely by our admin team. If you post any pics of yourself on Discover Ormskirk you do need to be over 13 years of age (Facebook's minimum age limit). If you have any friends or children in your pics, just make sure you have theirs or their guardians' permission to post it too. We hope you enjoy discovering Ormskirk and West Lancs!

11/05/2026

Relive the atmosphere by watching our recap. 🎥

09/05/2026

⚔️ Don’t miss out, the sun has been shining and Ormskirk Medieval Festival is underway today in Coronation Park! ☀️

There’s plenty happening across the weekend, including live battle reenactments, living-history camps, craft stalls, food vendors and family activities.

If you can’t make it today, there’s still another chance tomorrow from 11am to 4pm.

📍 Coronation Park, Ormskirk
📅 Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May
🎟️ Free entry

👉 Event listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/910667301493790
ℹ️ More info: https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/leisure-recreation/parks-and-countryside/countryside-and-park-events/ormskirk-medieval-festival.aspx

08/05/2026

🛡️ Battles, crafts and medieval life - live in Ormskirk!
The Ormskirk Medieval Festival returns 9–10 May with thrilling battle re‑enactments, traditional craft demonstrations and authentic medieval displays.
A free weekend event for all ages, organised by West Lancashire Borough Council with Historia Noramanni.
⚔️ See history in action
⌚11am to 4pm both days
👉 Event listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/910667301493790

01/04/2026

🌻 Over 1,000 crochet sunflowers take over Ormskirk Civic Hall

A huge display of handmade sunflowers is now on show outside The Civic, created by local residents ahead of Calendar Girls the Musical.

The installation marks 55 years of Pleasure Folk AMS and brings the community together for a great cause. A special charity calendar has also been produced, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.

📍 You can see the display throughout the full run of the show

🎭 Calendar Girls the Musical
📅 23 to 26 April
🎟️ Tickets from £10

Take a look when you’re in town and support a brilliant local production.

26/03/2026

Huge congratulations to NRG Riverside on winning the Large Business Award at the Red Rose Awards 2026 - an incredible achievement! 🎉

We’re also delighted to celebrate our fellow Skelmersdale Ambassador businesses who reached the finals in their categories:
• The Secret Garden Glamping
• Paradigm First Aid Training

It’s always fantastic to see West Lancashire businesses recognised for the outstanding work they do. Their success continues to shine a spotlight on the talent, innovation and dedication within our community 👏

You can read more on the Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards website https://www.redroseawards.co.uk/

25/03/2026

🌙 Experience Moonlight Moments at Ormskirk Parish Church

Step inside the church for a striking illuminated Moon installation, suspended inside the space and lit to show detailed surface features ⛪

📅 Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April 2026

Take your time to walk through the display and see the building in a different way

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Storytime Under the Moon
Saturday 11 April, 2pm to 3pm

🎬 Cinema screening
Despicable Me, Saturday 11 April, 3.30pm to 5.30pm

🌙 Evening experiences
Friday 10 April, 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Saturday 11 April, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Sunday 12 April, 5pm to 7pm

🎤 Guest talk
Dr Steve Barrett, Sunday 12 April, 7.30pm to 9pm

📍 Ormskirk Parish Church
🎟️ Book your tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ormskirkevents

12/02/2026

Congratulations to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre! 🏆

Proud to see them win the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award at the Visit Lancashire Tourism Awards! 💚✨

Well done to all the fantastic winners from across the Borough, it's great to see West Lancashire organisations celebrated.

11/02/2026

It’s the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 ceremony this evening and we would like to wish the finalists the best of luck! 🍀

Discover local finalists across key categories, recognising the businesses and individuals shaping exceptional visitor experiences here https://discoverormskirk.com/lancashire-tourism-awards-finalists-2026/

16/01/2026

🚴Tour de France 2027 is coming to West Lancashire!

We are thrilled that West Lancashire will play a part in one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

📅Stage 2 takes place on Saturday, 3 July , 2027 where riders will pass through our Borough before a big finish on the Liverpool waterfront.

Expect colour, noise and an unforgettable atmosphere as the peloton powers towards Liverpool. More details will follow as we get closer to the event.

10/12/2025

Pleasure Folk AMS celebrate 55 years this coming April with Calendar Girls the Musical at The Civic, Ormskirk from Thursday 23 April to Sunday 26 April 2026.

The group have created a 2026–2027 charity calendar to support Cancer Research UK. You can buy a copy for £10 from:
• Cancer Research UK shop, Burscough Street
• O’Briens Tea Rooms
• Hope Street
• Bright Orthodontics
• Elementary Hairdressers

A community art project will transform the front of The Civic with crocheted sunflowers during show week. To donate handmade sunflowers, contact Millie at [email protected]
or Gemma on 07821 588849.

Tickets are now live:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ormskirk/ormskirk-civic-hall/calendar-girls/e-gpryor

Follow Pleasure Folk AMS on social media for updates and behind the scenes news.

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