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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

River Wyre from Garstang Car Park - geograph.org.uk - 219105

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
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Year-round

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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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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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Coordinates
53.9030, -2.7670

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Where is Garstang?
Garstang is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.9030°, -2.7670°.