Address: Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LN, United Kingdom
Phone: +441695723785
Rating: 3.2
based on 186 reviews.
Shop Variety and Availability
Pros:
"More or less every Shop you need is there for you and the staff in the shop's are VERY helpful."
"It does offer 5 hours free parking, and just enough shops to make it worth a visit."
"The kiddies pirate ship is a brilliant touch and my little girl loves it."
"Concourse shopping center in Skelmersdale is having a lot of new interests in retail units preparing for the regeneration of the surrounding area."
"State of the art gym and a fresh look coffee shop."
"Always a good bargain to be found at the Concourse shopping centre, good stores like Home&Bargains, Wilko's, New Look, Poundland, Iceland & many more with very reasonable prices with helpful & friendly staff also a good florist downstairs selling gifts & other items."
"Visited this place with my family for the first time was only supposed to be picking up one item on a quick visit but was delighted to be welcomed by many different stores under one roof it was a very nice place to do shopping I think we will be back."
Cons:
"Sadly Skelmersdale is full of the ghosts of broken promises."
"One of the main anchor stores, Wilko, has just closed as the company has stopped trading."
"Too many empty units due to the ridiculous rents the shops have to pay."
"Very rare I go here, ok if you just need to do a food shop, but there is only 2 clothes shops."
"No variety of shops, no mens clothing, no children's clothing, no shoe shop, no electrical shops ie Currys. No DIY shop etc etc etc."
"Place has been slowly declining for the past 20 years. Shops and stalls closing or moving monthly."
"Stuck in the 1970's and more empty shops than open, poor selection of shops."
Facilities and Services
Pros:
"It's easy to get to via bicycle and it does have a fairly good array of shops."
"Walk-in centre and vaccine centre are good."
"There is plenty of parking plus bus terminals, so it's accessible."
"The concourse boasts its own community cinema which is the cheapest around!, swimming pool, multiple eateries including McDonald's, KFC, Domino's & cafes to name a few! There is also a library & community park on site."
"Great place for the everyday items, the parking is FREE."
"Ample retail shops on multiple floors including Wilkinson's, Argos, Peacocks, Home Bargains and many many more!!"
"The bus service is excellent and it has it's very own medical drop in centre."
Cons:
"Not recommended to visit by car. Lots of locals visit by taxi/bus so no problem for them."
"The top floor is completely closed off."
"More empty shops,+ bank closures.Hope the Halifax doesn't decide to close."
"Recent addition of a two screen cinema provides much welcome entertainment in Skelmersdale."
"Only two cash machines that are often empty as busier times."
"Avoid like the plague! They have an external company looking after the car park. The maximum time allowed is now 2 hour's instead of 4, this is ridiculous for a shopping centre."
"The lift doesn't work sometimes which is hard when you have a trolley."
Atmosphere and Experience
Pros:
"Everyone is helpful. Love it."
"Some recent changes have garnered hope. Is this the start of a regeneration? Let's hope so."
"Underrated, the Concourse is a good shopping centre! Siesta Coffee is amazing (recommending the mocha) and I went when the local maker's market was on & there were some lovely stalls!"
"Stunning Scenery!! I ate a Subway whilst looking out the many windows to look at the beautiful landscape."
"This place is magical !!!!! The scenery of the shops is breathtaking."
"Murphy's butchers is outstanding for quality. The grocery store is superb."
"The clerk knocked off a couple quid because I was short, He was a friendly and engaging guy."
Cons:
"Always very busy,I dont understand where all those cars are coming from?"
"Teenagers roam the centre in droves intimidating shoppers and the security do nothing."
"Concourse is a disgrace in my opinion. They call it progress I call it killing a town."
"Most of the shops were closed today so we couldn't really enjoy the place."
"Security need schooling on customer liaison."
"The only thing I can say is do a couple of karate lessons. Always be on your guard!"
"No greenery, teenagers on bikes and strangely a lot of young teens sat on the floor in random areas."