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 miles
- Burnley 22.9 miles
- Blackburn 15.7 miles
- Blackpool 11 miles
- Southport 20.9 miles
- Morecambe 11.8 miles
- Lancaster 9.9 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 23.6 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 13.6 miles
- Skelmersdale 24.6 miles
- Leyland 14.6 miles
- Accrington 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Garstang Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Bonds Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Bowgreave Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Nateby Parish 1.3 miles
- Kirkland Parish 1.4 miles
- Cabus Parish 1.4 miles
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 1.7 miles
- Calder Ward 1.7 miles
- Catterall Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Winmarleigh Parish 2.6 miles
- Claughton Parish 2.8 miles
- Wyresdale Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Garstang
PR3 1XB, PR3 1FE, PR3 1TY, PR3 1HQ, PR3 1HF, PR3 1NP, PR3 1DN, PR3 0JA, PR3 1ES … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 39.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 43.2 miles
- Salwick Station 8.6 miles
- Kirkham and Wesham Railway Station 9.1 miles
Hotels near Garstang Ad
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 1.2 miles
- The Eagle and Child 0.3 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa 4 5.1 miles
- Travelodge Lancaster M6 3 4.1 miles
- Premier Inn Preston North 3 4 miles
- The Fleece Inn 3.5 4.9 miles
- The Stork Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Delta Hotels Preston 4 7.2 miles
- Willow Lodge Hambleton 7.6 miles
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 miles
- Claughton Estate 3.6 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Lancaster University University 7.2 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 9.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 9.8 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 11.5 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 12 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 12.9 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 15 miles