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ORMSKIRK MOTORFEST – ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS – SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST 2025

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL HAS PUBLISHED THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
ORMSKIRK MOTORFEST

ORDER UNDER SECTION 21 TOWN POLICE CLAUSES ACT 1847
WHEREAS it appears to WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL (“the Council”) of The Council Offices, 52
Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 2DF that an Order should be made to control and regulate the
movement of general vehicular traffic within Ormskirk Town Centre during the Ormskirk Motorfest to
be held on Sunday 24th August 2025
between 08.00 – 17.00.

Roads to be closed:
• Church Street (Park Road to Moor Street)

• Burscough Street (Derby Street West to Aughton Street)

• Aughton Street (Park Road to Moor Street)

• Moor Street (Church Street to Railway Road)

• Moorgate (Market Way to Moor Street)
THEREFORE THE COUNCIL IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS POWERS UNDER SECTION 21 OF THE TOWN POLICE
CLAUSES ACT 1847 ORDERS AND DIRECTS:-
1. Between the hours of 08.00 – 17.00 on Sunday 24th August 2025.

2. That general vehicular traffic (private vehicles, public transport vehicles, and
service/delivery vehicles) shall not be allowed along the route except upon the direction of or
with the permission of a Police Constable, Traffic Warden in uniform, the event organiser,
designated event Traffic Management Officers.

3. This Order shall not apply to vehicles being used in connection with the event, including but
not limited to display vehicles, support vehicles, and vehicles operated by event staff, marshals,
or contractors, provided such vehicles are authorised by the event organiser or designated Traffic
Management Officers.

4. Authorised entry into the closed roads may be granted by event Traffic Management Officers or
Event Marshals/Stewards acting under the direction of the event organiser.

5. Nothing in this Order shall apply to a vehicle being used for Fire Brigade, Ambulance or
Police purposes.

Motorfest 2023 Awards Winners Announced

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We are delighted to announce the following awards winners for this year:
Best pre-1950 – Car 2 – Gordon Rimmer – 1928 Chrysler 62
Best 1960s – Car 17 – Brian Tagg – 1965 VW Karmann Ghia
Best 1970s – Car 25-George Cross – 1972 Princess 1100
Best 1980s – Car 29 – George Rimmer – Trackstar Modstox Heritage Stock car.
Best 1990s – Car 47 – Allan Forster – 1990 Ford Escort 1300
Best New Millenium – Car 69 – Paul Croft 2003 Subaru Impreza
Best MINI – Car 86 – David Sheperd Jones – 1970 Austin Mini 1000
Best Jaguar – Car 14 – John Holcroft – 1963 Jaguar 3.4 Mk2
BEST IN SHOW – Car 86 – David Sheperd Jones – 1970 Austin Mini 1000

Motorfest Overspill Car Parking arrangements announced – Edge Hill University Main Car Park

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As previously advised, there is limited on-site at parking at the school, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and then on a one in, one out policy.

By kind arrangement, Edge Hill University have agreed to the use of their Main Car Park as the designated overspill car park.

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • Main Car Park only to be utilised and no parking or attempts to park anywhere else
  • Any parking on double yellow / red lines or anywhere else on the campus, inconsiderate parking or obstruction risks receiving a Penalty Charge Notice
  • No exceeding the 10 mph while on site
  • No anti-social behaviour or driving on site e.g. doughnuts as this has happened in previous years

These conditions of parking will be strictly enforced by The University.

Please don’t abuse this facility.

Only use Student and Staff Entrance.

Please refer to these maps for directions.  Map reference to Car Park entrance:

Bing or Google Map Reference: 53.555756, -2.870189

Google Maps

Walking Route:

Please follow the route highlighted above from the North Corner of the Car Park, join the Public Footpath through Ruff Wood and across the Field to Crosshall Brow.

Take care crossing Crosshall Brow or walk further down to the set of Traffic Lights at the Junction of Thompson Ave and Wigan Road, opposite Ormskirk Hospital.

Estimated time – 12 – 15min.

PLEASE NOTE: VEHICLES ARE PARKED AT EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Edge Hill University, Aintree Circuit Club or Endeavour Learning Trust/Ormskirk School will not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred whilst your vehicle is parked at the University.

 

Motorfest is closed for Entries. No walk ups

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Hi all, we are still getting enquiries re-entries.

Our registration page states quite clearly, we are now closed and have been since 14th May.

Please DO NOT make attempts to gain access to the site if you haven’t been registered.

This just wastes Marshal’s time and can create unnecessary unpleasantness

Thanks

ACC  EventsTeam

 

 

Awards Categories and Judging Panel announced for Motorfest 2023

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For this year, we will have additional awards categories which will replace the former “Mayor’s Choice” and Concours Classes:

  • Best in Show.
  • Best Mini (as there is a good entry from Mini Meets)
  • Best pre-1950
  • Best 1960’s
  • Best 1970’s
  • Best 1980’s
  • Best 1990’s
  • Best New Millennium

The Awards Panel for this year will be:

  • Andy Talbot – Motoring Journalist and Motor Show TV Presenter.
  • David White – ACC Historic Commissioner and Vintage Car Engineer/Restorer.
  • Staff and Pupil Representatives from Ormskirk School.

The Awards will be presented by the School’s Headmaster, John Burnham at 2pm.

Motorfest now open for General Entries – Early Bird now full!

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Participants are now invited to enter their cherished vehicles for Motorfest at the standard rate of £7.50.

This guarantees a reserved display space at Ormskirk School and entry to the Motorfest Touring Assembly, that will start in West Lancashire Sunday Morning (28th May) and finish at Ormskirk School.

Cars will leave the start from approx 0830 to 10.00 for a leisurely drive through West Lancashire with all vehicles expected to be in their display location by approx 10.30.

All vehicles will receive an individually numbered souvenir Motorfest 2023 Rally Plate that will be available at sign-on at the start venue.

To enter, simply go to our Registration page.

Thanks to all for your continued support for Motorfest.

We look forward to seeing you at the event on the 28th May!

AutoSOLO Competitive Driving Test is back for Motorfest 2023!

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We are delighted to announce that the very popular AutoSOLO Competitive Driving Tests will be back for the 2023 Motorfest!

Previously run on part of the Park Pool Car Park, AutoSOLO will now run on an enclosed tarmac area within the School Grounds.

AuoSOLO will be run under a separate Motorsport UK Permit and Regulations to Motorfest and facilitated by our friends at Bolton Le Moors Car Club.

People can enter a standard road car to compete but will need to be a Member of an Invited Club and hold a Motorsport UK RS Clubman Licence, which is free from MS UK.

You can join Aintree Circuit Club here:

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Apply by clicking below:

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