Garstang
Parish in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.904, -2.778 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 45 |
| Population: | 9,530 |
| Dialling code: | 01995 |
Garstang sits in the Borough of Wyre in rural Lancashire, north‑west England, occupying a small valley through which the River Wyre runs. Historically a market settlement on routes between Preston and Lancaster, it is surrounded by farmland and rolling countryside and retains a compact town centre of older stone buildings and a visible market heritage.
The community has a strong local identity, with independent shops, pubs and active civic groups; it is also noted for having been the world’s first Fairtrade Town, an aspect that still features in local life. Economy and culture are a mix of agriculture, small businesses and tourism, and the area is popular with walkers and visitors drawn to its events, conservation areas and historic church and mill buildings.
Postcode districts covering Garstang
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Burnley 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Blackburn 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Blackpool 11 miles17.7 km
- Southport 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Morecambe 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Lancaster 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 23.6 miles38 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Skelmersdale 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Leyland 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Accrington 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Garstang Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Bonds Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Bowgreave Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Nateby Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Kirkland Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cabus Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Calder Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Catterall Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Winmarleigh Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Claughton Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Wyresdale Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Garstang
PR3 1XB, PR3 1HB, PR3 0LW, PR3 1WQ, PR3 1BX, PR3 1YB, PR3 1HN, PR3 1EX, PR3 1EG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 39.5 miles63.6 km
- Manchester Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- Salwick Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Kirkham and Wesham Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Garstang Ad
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Stork Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Hotel at Mill Farm 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa; Bw Signature Collection 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Savoy 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Eagle and Child 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston 4 7.2 miles11.7 km
- The North Euston Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.4 km
Schools in Garstang
- Garstang Community Primary School Primary
- Garstang St Thomas' C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Claughton Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Lancaster University University 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Deepdale Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 15 miles24.1 km