Ormskirk
21 Reviews by Students #55 out of 218 University locations
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Study in Ormskirk
Located in West Lancashire, Ormskirk is the closest town to Edge Hill University, a campus-based university.
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is situated on an award-winning 160-acre campus and has been providing higher education since 1885. The university’s teaching has been recognised with a gold rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework. Some of the faculties at the university include Education, Health and Social Care, Business School, BioSciences, GeoSciences and Performing Arts.
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Ormskirk Student Life
Ormskirk is the ideal town for those who prefer a more slow-paced life. The town offers all the amenities you would need as a student, whilst being in a great location to explore the nearby coast, countryside and major cities of Northern England.
Cost of Living
Student accommodation costs range from £62 - £180 per week; the average is £137 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Newcastle: £149/week, Lancaster: £158/week, Leeds: £177/week.
(Prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
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Nights Out
Ormskirk is not a place known for its nightlife but there are few bars which students head to. Popular spots are Alpine, Mustard, Styles and Lime Tyger. If you are someone who likes to go ‘out out’ then best to head to nearby Liverpool which is easily reachable by a 25-minute train ride or split the cost of a taxi between friends.
Public Transport
The town centre is a ten-minute walk or two-minute shuttle bus journey from the university campus. If you are looking to travel out of Ormskirk, it is well connected by road and rail. The main train station situated in the centre runs regular direct services to nearby cities such as Liverpool and Preston.
Eating Out
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Cobble is a cool small independent cafe, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch and cater to vegetarians and gluten-free too. Make sure to try one of their speciality milkshakes!
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Just down the road from the university campus is a traditional pub called The Stanley Gate. If you love tucking into good quality pub grub, in a cosy and friendly atmosphere, then this pub will be right up your street.
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Wan’s Chinese Takeaway is a late-night tasty takeaway and is a favourite among Ormskirk residents and students. Whether it's to enjoy at home or a pit stop after a night out - if you like Chinese food you are sure to become a regular.
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Shopping
The Ormskirk street market has been held in the town for more than 700 years. It takes place every Thursday and Saturday in the heart of the town with around 100 stalls selling tasty food, clothes, handmade gifts, flowers and so much more. In addition to the market, the pedestrianised high street has all the everyday shops that you will need.
Days Out
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A mere 20 minutes away from Ormskirk is the traditional seaside town of Southport, you can expect fairground rides, a water slide park, model railway village and of course fish ‘n’ chips! What’s not to love?
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The birthplace of The Beatles, Liverpool, is the closest city from Ormskirk and is a popular destination for many students. The city has had an impressive amount of regeneration over the last few years and is packed with attractions and entertainment to experience.
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Formby is a stunning coastline of dunes and pine woodlands. It is 30-minutes away from Ormskirk and is an idyllic destination to get some sea air. Head for a walk on the beach, or if it’s looking like a sunny day pack a picnic and enjoy a full day beside the sea.
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Manchester is an hour away by car, it’s the cosmopolitan hub of Northern England and is well worth a day trip. There’s a lot to see and do whatever your interests are, whether that be culture, shopping, eating or drinking.
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It isn't for peop...
It isn't for people who love a huge, busy city. It's a market town but there's plenty of shops and bars. Liverpool is only a short train journey away. read more
Lovely place to l...
Lovely place to live as a student and I am considering sticking around read more
The uni school bu...
The uni school bus makes everything easy read more
very little to do...
very little to do but very calm and very chill nights out. again so nice to see more familiar faces and very affordable read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living here is extremely expensive so is hard to survive as a student without a constant part time job. read more
Clubs are shockin...
Clubs are shockingly bad. Full of homophobic simple minded idiots. And bouncers a disgusting towards women and gay men. If youre not a white rugby lad you're not gonna enjoy it. Middle of nowhere theres about 2 shops and non are open late. Nothing to do except go on train into liverpool which takes 35 mins read more
Quite town, a few...
Quite town, a few large supermarkets, two or three clubs small student community. read more
Really nice area,...
Really nice area, clean and tidy and overall lovely read more
A little bit our...
A little bit our of the way but must necessary things are all In one place so no need to travel far read more
Great place that’...
Great place that’s quite small and is very easy to navigate. Train links are great with bus available on other side or just a 10 min walk from the uni read more
A very quaint tow...
A very quaint town having all the necessary fecitilies thah are requried read more
Great location bu...
Great location but needs a revamp in the town with new shops and night lifw read more
Nice town but has...
Nice town but has a dieing high street like anywhere else. read more
It's a good stude...
It's a good student town. Free bus to qand fro from uni to town. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is great there buses and trains to all over, the little town has all the necessary shops. The night life is great too as it’s not too far from Liverpool city centre Ormskirk itself has some good bars and clubs as well as the student Union bar which is on campus and great. read more
It’s a nice place...
It’s a nice place but if you’re looking for a proper Uni experience with everything on your doorstep then this maybe isn’t for you. Only 30min train journey away from liverpool tho read more
It's a small town...
It's a small town but it's filled with great pubs, places to eat and tons of charity shops! read more
Middle of nowhere...
Middle of nowhere but has what you need read more