Museums · North West England
Skelmersdale
In or near Bickerstaffe.
Skelmersdale — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Upholland · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skelmersdale is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Skelmersdale is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the area's development and heritage. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Until the creation of Skelmersdale Urban District Council at the end of the 19th century, the town was part of the Parish of Ormskirk in the West Derby hundred, an ancient subdivision of Lancashire, covering the southwest of the county. In the mid-14th century, the manor of Skelmersdale was held by William Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5500, -2.7760
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- West Lancashire, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN8 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Upholland — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.vintagenoveltyamusements.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Skelmersdale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmersdale?
- Skelmersdale is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 6HB), in the parish of West Lancashire, unparished area.
- What is Skelmersdale?
- Skelmersdale — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelmersdale?
- The nearest railway station is Upholland, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 6HB.
- How do I get to Skelmersdale?
- The nearest railway station is Upholland, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 6HB.