Ormskirk is our fifth studio and opened in July 2025, offering baby, family and pet portrait photography.

Colby Robinson, who runs the studio, has recently returned from Dubai where he lived with his family for seven years and worked as a photography trainer with Apple. Colby has extensive experience in photography having also worked in Switzerland and Singapore, and in many areas of the industry – from weddings and commercial photography to sports, events and portrait studios.

Colby says “The area I love best is portrait photography. Telling people’s stories through a portrait is a privilege and documenting families’ special moments feels like the perfect career path for me. Being part of the growing team at Barrett & Coe, while running the Ormskirk studio is an exciting opportunity and the location is fabulous”.

Ormskirk is an historic market town with roots dating back to the medieval times. The studio is in Unit G5, which was once the old furnace, used to dry malt.

Just a stone’s throw from the town centre, there is a bar and café on site and there is plenty to do in the area. It’s easy to grab a bite to eat after your session and for a fun family day out, Adventure Coast Southport is less than a 20-minute drive away, and the city of Liverpool is just 30 minutes by car.

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Directions

Sat Nav Location: L39 1QR

The precise location can be found on the what3words app ///tanks.asks.loads

To help you find us easily, here are some directions based on where you’re coming from:

By foot (approx. 20–30 mins)
To walk here from Ormskirk train station, it should only take around 10 minutes.

  • Exit the station and head north on Station Approach.
  • Turn Right onto Derby Street and continue straight.
  • At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Southport Road.
  • Walk along Southport Road for about 5 minutes, and The Malthouse Business Centre will be on your right past the church.

To get to us from Liverpool, you have a few options:

By Car

  • Drive via the A59, which takes around 22 minutes (12.5 miles).
  • Take a sharp right turn at the 5-way traffic lights onto Southport Road, towards Ormskirk town centre.
  • The Malthouse Business Centre is on the left-hand side at The Avenue, located at 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk L39 1QR

Southport to The Malthouse Business Centre in Ormskirk

  • Drive via the A570 (Southport Road), which takes around 20 minutes (9 miles).
  • At the 5-way traffic lights, continue straight on Southport Road, towards Ormskirk town centre.
  • The Malthouse Business Centre is on the left-hand side at 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk L39 1QR

Preston to The Malthouse Business Centre in Ormskirk

  • Drive via the A59, which takes around 35 minutes (20 miles).
  • The Malthouse Business Centre is at 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk L39 1QR

Skelmersdale to The Malthouse Business Centre in Ormskirk

  • Drive via the B5312, which takes around 10 minutes (5.7 miles)
  • At the roundabout, continue onto Ormskirk Road (A570)
  • Drive around the town centre and then continue along the A570, which then becomes Southport Road.
  • The Malthouse Business Centre is on the right-hand side at 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk L39 1QR

By Bus

  • Take the number 310 bus from Leeds Street in Liverpool to Ormskirk Bus Station.
  • The journey takes around 1 hour 9 minutes, and buses run every 30 minutes.
  • From Ormskirk Bus Station, it's a short walk to The Malthouse Business Centre.

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Studio Address

Unit G5, The Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1QR
T: 01695 668411   E: ormskirk@barrettandcoe.co.uk
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Facilities

  • Free car parking
  • Kitchen and toilet facilities
  • Baby changing facilities

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Opening Hours

  • Open 9am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, by appointment only

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Services

  • Pregnancy
  • Newborn/Baby
  • Family and Generation
  • Pet
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