Garstang, town in Wyre, Lancashire, England
Garstang is a market town in Wyre, Lancashire, characterized by narrow streets lined with independent shops, pubs, and cafes. The High Street forms the commercial heart, with a Thursday outdoor market and an indoor market hall where local produce and goods from nearby farms are sold regularly.
Garstang received its Market Charter in 1310, granting official permission to hold markets, and was later designated a Free Borough by King Charles II. The town prospered as a key stop on the stagecoach route from London to Edinburgh, attracting travelers and traders who stopped at its establishments.
Garstang takes its name from its origins as a market settlement, and this heritage remains central to community life today. The town holds the distinction of being the world's first Fairtrade Town, a commitment visible in local shops and weekly markets that prioritize fair-trade products and support for local producers.
The town center is easily walkable with clear footpaths and narrow alleyways connecting different areas, making navigation straightforward. Parking is readily available, and visitors can access shops, cafes, and markets without traveling far.
Robinson Seeds & Plants has been run by the same family for generations, offering rare vegetable and flower varieties found nowhere else. Visitors can discover traditional seed varieties and learn about the family's long history of heritage cultivation.
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