Exploring the Old Market Town of Garstang within the Wyre borough of Lancashire
Ten miles north of the city of Preston and the same distance south of Lancaster, in the Wyre borough of Lancashire sits the old market town of Garstang. This town is famous for being the world's first ever Fairtrade Town. Home to several beautiful open spaces, stunning gardens, nature and wildlife areas as well as farms, this town is a perfect destination for outdoor recreations and sightseeing tours. With plenty of excellent facilities, local amenities, and several tourist attractions, this wonderful place is an ideal destination for family holidays and pleasant road trips.
The town is a pretty decent shopping destination that offers a good range of shopping options to all the shoppers out there. The town is home to several well-known retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Booths, Nickson, Co-op Food, The Dressing Room and Mikes Sportsworld. With plenty of shopping choices to choose from, this town presents excellent retail therapy that both the locals and visitors will surely love.
Same as shopping, this town also presents a great dining experience. With its range of excellent places to eat, this town is a food lover’s paradise. Punchbowl Country Pub & Restaurant is one of the most recommended places in town when it comes to shepherd’s pies and fish ‘n’ chips. The Horns Country Inn is one of those places where you can enjoy a variety of fine beers and wines. While Pipers is the restaurant, you have to visit to get a taste of first-class European dishes. For a taste of Asian cuisine, the place you have to visit is The Great Season at the Garstang By-Pass Road.
Things to See and Do in Garstang
There are plenty of sights to see and places to visit in the town of Garstang. You can visit The Cheese Shop at Dewlay and get a factory tour around the entire facility. You can also sample their world-class products and taste their cheeses produced with their rich dairy heritage. Check out the Humblescough Farm and Old Holly Farm. Spend a lovely afternoon in the inspiring Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens.

