Towns & cities · North West England
Aughton
Also known as: Aughton, Swydd Gaerhirfryn
Aughton — village and civil parish within the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Town Green · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aughton, the nearest railway station is Town Green, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Aughton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,658 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 8,034 people. Address: L39. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish within the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England". Coordinates: 53.5420°, -2.9120°.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aughton is a village and civil parish in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is located between Ormskirk and Maghull, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Liverpool and 20 miles (32 km) south-west of Preston. The parish is rural to the south and west. The north-east contains Town Green and the southern part of Aughton Park, which are suburbs of Ormskirk. The village of Aughton is located in the south-west. Internationally, the village is known for its three fine dining restaurants with five Michelin stars between them as of 2025.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5420, -2.9120
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Aughton
- Postcode
- L39
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Population
- 8,034
- Nearest railway station
- Town Green — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q613226 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aughton, Lancashire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aughton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Michael's Church, Aughton
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Town Green
Villages · 1.2 km
Clieves Hills
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Gaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hidden Corner Camp Site
Campsites · 2.5 km
Ormskirk War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Lydiate Hill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Cunscough Hall (site of)
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Lydiate
Villages · 3.1 km
The Arts Centre
Theatres · 3.1 km
Ormskirk
Museums · 3.2 km
Boer War Memorial In Victoria Park
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Aughton is a village in Lancashire, North West England, with a population of 8,034. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 8,034
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- West Lancashire
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Things to see in Aughton
19 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Aughton →
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk — church in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church, Aughton
St Michael's Church, Aughton — church in Aughton, West Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Cunscough Hall (site of)
Cunscough Hall (site of) — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North West England
Chapel Gallery
Chapel Gallery — a gallery in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lydiate Hill Bridge
Lydiate Hill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Railway Bridge With Cutting Walls To North And South
Railway Bridge With Cutting Walls To North And South — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Boer War Memorial In Victoria Park
Boer War Memorial In Victoria Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Ormskirk War Memorial
Ormskirk War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Ormskirk Comrades War Memorial
Ormskirk Comrades War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tower Hill Water Tower
Tower Hill Water Tower — a water tower in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Ormskirk
Ormskirk — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hidden Corner Camp Site
Hidden Corner Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Clieves Hills
Clieves Hills — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 56 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Gaw Hill
Gaw Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 81 m.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Windmill Public House
The Windmill Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church, Aughton
St Michael's Church, Aughton — church in Aughton, West Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Clieves Hills
Clieves Hills — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 56 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Gaw Hill
Gaw Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 81 m.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hidden Corner Camp Site
Hidden Corner Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Ormskirk War Memorial
Ormskirk War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aughton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hidden Corner Camp Site
Hidden Corner Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Tristram's Farmhouse
Tristram's Farmhouse — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Abbey Farm Holiday Park
Abbey Farm Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Tawd Vale Scout Camp
Tawd Vale Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Bridge Farm Rainford
Bridge Farm Rainford — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn
Buck I' Th' Vine Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Windmill Public House
The Windmill Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Toby Public House
The Old Toby Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Hare And Hounds Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aughton?
- Aughton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L39), in the parish of Aughton.
- What is Aughton?
- Aughton — village and civil parish within the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England.
- How do I get to Aughton?
- The nearest railway station is Town Green, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode L39.
- Is Aughton a protected site?
- Yes — Aughton is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Aughton free to visit?
- Yes, Aughton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aughton?
- The nearest railway station is Town Green, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L39.