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Reasons to visit Garstang

Garstang is surrounded by some of England's most beautiful estuaries and National Parks. Garstang is a gateway to the Forest of Bowland Area of outstanding natural beauty and on a clear day from Bowland fells, looking northwards you see the Lune estuary & Morecambe Bay, looking westwards and see the Fylde Coast and to the south you can see the Welsh Mountains. Locally, the town is sited on the banks of the River Wyre and the scenic Lancaster Canal which first opened in 1797, designed by John Rennie passes through it. The Lancaster Canal is navigable in total for 41 miles.
Garstang is a very old place – in William the Conqueror's day the settlement was well established and was first referred to in the Domesday Book as ‘Cherestanc'. The remains of Greenhalgh Castle can be seen on Castle Hill to remind us of Garstang's participation in the English Civil War (1642-1651). Follow the Heritage Trails to see the most notable landmarks.
Garstang has a proud market tradition dating back centuries. The indoor market is open Wednesday to Saturday and the outdoor market is every Thursday in the High Street.
On 27 April 2000 Garstang became the world's first Fair Trade Town and instigated the growth of an international movement that led to over 1,000 Fair Trade Towns in 23 countries. Filled with interesting, independent shops and many of the cafes and restaurants offer delicious locally sourced produce.
Parts of the Wyre Way can be picked up and followed from Garstang. This 41 mile walking route closely follows the Rover Wyre as it winds its way from the estuary, through the centre of Garstang and on to the country side beyond. Every May Garstang hosts an annual walking festival. There are many bike routes starting from Garstang & Bowland.
Established in 2000, the Millennium Green is owned by a Charity and managed by volunteers and will never be developed. The Green has stunning views across the Bowland Fells, with riverside walks and wildflower meadows, copses & hedges.