Skelmersdale
Things to do in Skelmersdale, Lancashire
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Skelmersdale is a town in Lancashire in the North West. It developed as a designated new town from the 1960s onwards and sits in an area of mixed woodland and open countryside between Liverpool and Wigan.
Where to stay in Skelmersdale(1)
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Contemporary House with a Woodland Setting offers guest accommodation set within woodland surroundings on the edge of the town.
Contemporary House with a Woodland Setting
36 Middlewood, Skelmersdale
Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel
Prescott Road East, Wigan
The Red Lion Hotel by Marstons Inns
9 Ash Brow, Wigan
The Mount by Greene King Inns
162 Orrell Road, Wigan
Holiday Inn Express Wigan
Martland Mill Lane, Wigan
Wrightington Hotel & Health Club
Moss Lane, Wigan
Britannia Wigan Hotel
Almond Brook Road, Wigan
Swan & Railway Hotel Wigan
80 Wallgate, Wigan
Things to Do in Skelmersdale(1)
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The Jungle Skelmersdale is an indoor soft play facility with activity areas for children.
Where to Eat in Skelmersdale(4)
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The Coffee Pot and The Butty Shop are cafés in the town centre. Inclusion Café also offers refreshment.
Attractions Near Skelmersdale
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Totally Christmas
Manchester
Magical Mystery Tour
Liverpool
3 mi
Applecast
Wigan · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Fairy Glen Valley
Wigan · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Jungle Darts
Wigan · ⭐ 2.7
4 mi
Wacky Warehouse - Red Robin
Wigan · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Ninja Warrior UK Wigan
Wigan · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Wheatlea Park Brewers Fayre
Wigan · ⭐ 3.9
Camping in Skelmersdale
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Puddleduck Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £85/night
Bridge Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.7
Watkinsons Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.6 · from £240/night
Abbey Farm Holiday Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
Stoney Leach Nurseries Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Charity Farm
⭐ 4.5
Lyons Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Hurlston Hall Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Skelmersdale
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Stone Hall Farm
2 cottages · from £1,416
Lower Tower Hill Farm
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,532
Stuarts Farm Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £691
Stuarts Farm - Privet Pod
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £483
Stuarts Farm - Laurel Pod
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £787
Lotus Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £927
Priory Barn
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £955
Marstan House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £711
Common questions about Skelmersdale
Where can I stay in Skelmersdale?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Skelmersdale.
What is there to do in Skelmersdale?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Skelmersdale.
Where can I eat in Skelmersdale?
We list 4 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Skelmersdale.
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