About Ormskirk
Ormskirk is a vibrant market town in the heart of the Northwest of England, just a 10‑minute walk from our campus. It’s a lively, student‑friendly town with a mix of independent shops, well‑known supermarkets, restaurants, welcoming bars and takeaways, all set against a backdrop of rich heritage and fascinating history.
Twice a week (on Thursdays and Saturdays) the town hosts a market, where more than 100 stalls line the pedestrianised streets at its centre.
Beyond the town itself, Ormskirk is surrounded by beautiful nature reserves and picturesque villages. Visitors can wander through quaint streets, explore peaceful green spaces, or head out into the West Lancashire countryside to spot local wildlife.
There’s also lots of local restaurants, cafés, gastro pubs, and well known chains to choose from, and a few Michelin Star restaurants in neighbouring Aughton.
The Sefton Coast is also within easy reach of campus. Stretching for 22 miles, it offers a blend of natural sandy beaches, dramatic dune systems and traditional seaside towns.
Highlights along the coast include the red squirrel reserve at Formby, Anthony Gormley’s Another Place sculptures at Crosby Beach, and the classic seaside charm of Southport.
Green Space
Edge Hill University boasts a stunning 160-acre campus, home to a wide range of beautiful plants and wildlife. When you are on campus, expect to see squirrels, rabbits, ducks and even our campus cat.
We have been presented with the Green Flag award for consecutive years, marking over a decade as one of the country’s best green spaces.
Edge Hill Sport
Award winning sport facilities including Sport Centre, Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool that are open to Edge Hill University students, staff and the public to enjoy.
The Arts Centre at Edge Hill University
The home of The Rose Theatre and Studio Theatre. Designed to entertain students, local and regional communities, we welcome the very best in Comedy to National Theatre Lives, from talks by famous speakers to a range of Musical Theatre fun. Our programme of events is open to all, whether you’re a regular theatregoer or are just curious about what’s going on in the building, we look forward to welcoming you.
