Garstang
Ward in Wyre, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.915, -2.804 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 47 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01995 |
Garstang is a compact market town and ward in the borough of Wyre, Lancashire, England, sitting on the banks of the River Wyre and straddling the old A6 route between Preston and Lancaster. Its location on the edge of the rolling hills of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty gives it a rural, riverside feel while being easily commutable to nearby centres and the north-west coast at Blackpool.
Garstang retains a strong market-town character with a historic centre of Georgian and timber‑framed buildings, independent shops and weekly markets, and an economy rooted in agriculture, small businesses and tourism. It is perhaps best known for community-led initiatives: in 2000 it became noted internationally for being the first town to adopt Fairtrade status, reflecting an active civic life and local food culture.
Postcode districts covering Garstang
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 10.6 miles
- Burnley 24.1 miles
- Blackburn 17 miles
- Blackpool 10.6 miles
- Southport 21.2 miles
- Morecambe 10.8 miles
- Lancaster 9.1 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 22.3 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 13.6 miles
- Leyland 15.7 miles
- Accrington 21.4 miles
- Chorley 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Nateby Parish 0.9 miles
- Garstang Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Cabus Parish 1.2 miles
- Winmarleigh Parish 1.3 miles
- Bonds Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Kirkland Parish 2 miles
- Bowgreave Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Forton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Cockerham Parish 2.8 miles
- Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish 2.9 miles
- Calder Ward 2.9 miles
- Catterall Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Garstang
PR3 1DU, PR3 1LZ, PR3 1PH, PR3 1WA, PR3 1PD, PR3 1HT, PR3 1HP, PR3 1NT, PR3 9BQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 40.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 44.4 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde Railway Station 8.9 miles
- Lancaster Railway Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Garstang Ad
- Garstang Country Hotel & Golf, Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.4 miles
- The Eagle and Child 1.6 miles
- Travelodge Lancaster M6 3 3.6 miles
- Barton Manor Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles
- The Stork Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- The Fleece Inn 3.5 4.5 miles
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Premier Inn Preston North 3 5.1 miles
- Willow Lodge Hambleton 7 miles
- The North Euston Hotel 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Garstang
- Garstang Community Primary School Primary
- Garstang St Thomas' C of E Primary School Primary
- Nateby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 2.9 miles
- Claughton Estate 4.9 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 5.9 miles
- Lancaster University University 6.5 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 10.4 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 10.8 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 10.9 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.5 miles
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 12.5 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 13.1 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 14.9 miles