Lying on the high-ground on the River Tawd, approximately six miles of west of Wigan is the town of Skelmersdale. Locally known as Skem, this town is one of the areas that form part of the Wigan Urban Area. This town is situated in a small valley on the River Tawd, and it was designed to accommodate both plant life and compact housing estates. Which makes this town a fascinating and intriguing destination for travelers to explore. Offering a good shopping experience and home to several great tourist attractions, this town is an ideal place for spending the holidays.
It is home to the Concourse Shopping Centre that houses a pretty good selection chain stores, high street brands, and various well-known retail outlets. Along the streets of the town’s main retail area, you will find a good range independent shops, retail outlets and small shopping facilities. Allowing this place to provide a good shopping experience to visitors and locals alike.
Skelmersdale is home to several public houses that serves excellent traditional English dishes and fine selections of beers and wines. It’s one of the places in the borough that retained its rich pub culture. The Star Inn, Miners Peg, The Coach House, Toby Tavern and Prince William Inn are your choices when it comes to public houses. From this humble town, you can also visit nearby restaurants such as Moor Hall in Aughton, The Plough in Lathom, Piri Piri in Ormskirk and The Hop Vine in Burscough.
Things to See and Do in Skelmersdale
The Beacon Country Park is one of the top tourist attractions to visit in the town of Skelmersdale. Featuring a beautiful landscape that offers a variety of scenery and a wealth of stunning views, it is a very inspiring place to visit in town. For the kids and young at hearts out there, The Jungle is the place you have to check out. It’s an excellent facility that offers an impressive play area that you will surely enjoy.