Museums · North West England
Garstang
Garstang is an ancient market town and civil parish within the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England. It lies equidistant between the cities of Lancaster to the north and Preston to the south, both
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Garstang is an ancient market town and civil parish within the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England. It lies equidistant between the cities of Lancaster to the north and Preston to the south, both are 10 miles (16 km) away. In 2021, the parish had a total resident population of 4,428; In the 2011 Census, the larger Garstang Built-up Area, which includes the adjoining settlements of Bonds and Cabus, had a population of 6,779. Garstang is famous for being the world's first ever Fairtrade Town.
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From the Wikipedia article
Garstang is an ancient market town and civil parish within the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England. It lies equidistant between the cities of Lancaster to the north and Preston to the south, both are 10 miles (16 km) away. In 2021, the parish had a total resident population of 4,428; In the 2011 Census, the larger Garstang Built-up Area, which includes the adjoining settlements of Bonds and Cabus, had a population of 6,779. Garstang is famous for being the world's first ever Fairtrade Town.
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Background
History
A brief but comprehensive history of the parish, including the parish church of St Helen in Churchtown and Greenhalgh Castle, can be found in "The Parish of Garstang", A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 7. St. John Plessington was born at Dimples Hall, which is just outside the town. The town is overlooked by the ruined remains of Greenhalgh Castle, built in 1490 by Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, at about the same time as the first stone bridge over the River Wyre. Garstang Town Hall was completed in 1764.
Visiting
Garstang is referenced in episode 5 of the first series of the comedy Phoenix Nights. Brian Potter, played by Peter Kay, said "What have you called us? What have you called the best cabaret lounge this side of Garstang?", in reference to an alternative comedy night being run at his fictional club.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9030, -2.7670
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Garstang
- Postcode
- PR3 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
Sources
- wikipedia: Garstang (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garstang?
- Garstang is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.9030°, -2.7670°.
- Is Garstang wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Garstang. Check ahead for specific facilities.