Forton
Parish in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.955, -2.782 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 48 51 |
| Population: | 302 |
| Dialling code: | 01995 (Garstang) |
Forton is a small rural parish in the borough of Wyre, Lancashire, in North West England. Set among rolling farmland and hedged lanes, it sits conveniently between the market town of Garstang and the city of Lancaster, with easy access to the M6, which helps explain its mix of long‑standing farming families and modern commuters.
The community is quietly centred on traditional village amenities and several historic stone buildings, reflecting centuries of local life; economically the area remains largely agricultural but with small businesses and residents who travel to nearby towns for work. Its blend of well‑preserved countryside, listed farmsteads and good road links makes Forton a representative example of Lancashire village life that’s close to urban centres without losing a strong rural character.
Postcode districts covering Forton
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Burnley 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Blackburn 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Blackpool 13 miles21 km
- Southport 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Morecambe 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Lancaster 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Leyland 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Accrington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Chorley 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Forton Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Nether Wyresdale Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ellel Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cabus Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cockerham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Galgate Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Wyresdale Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Winmarleigh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Garstang Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Thurnham Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- University Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bailrigg Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Forton
PR3 0BN, PR3 0DB, LA2 0HD, PR3 0FH, PR3 1DD, PR3 0BP, PR3 0AH, PR3 0AA, PR3 0AG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 43.1 miles69.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 46.1 miles74.1 km
- Lancaster Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Heysham Port Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Forton Ad
- The Stork Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Quite Simply French 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Royal at Heysham 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Port House 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Craigwell 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 9 miles14.4 km
- The Borough Lancaster 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Savoy 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Forton
- Forton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lancaster University University 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Claughton Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.6 miles17 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Deepdale Stadium 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 17.6 miles28.3 km