Our Historic Buildings

Welcome to the home of Garstang Town Trust, we are a Registered Charity, established to protect the historic buildings, artefacts and markets within our care. We do this whilst also seeking to enrich the economic and cultural life of the Town.

We are custodians of:

  • Town Hall
  • Market House
  • Old Grammar School (Arts Centre)
  • Market Cross
  • Butchers Court

Over the years the trust has supported Garstang's Christmas lights, children's festival, the acquisition of land for sport and leisure facilities, Garstang in Bloom, art and cultural events along with other activities that bring people together and promote pride in our town.

Our Markets

We run a Thursday street market and covered indoor market, a right bestowed to the trust by Royal Charter of 1680. Our markets attract visitors from across the area and beyond. Market holders sell goods and services ranging from fresh produce, clothes, plants, books and cards along with bedding, key cutting, confectionary and much more.

Garstang's market has existed for over 300 years and has become part of Garstang's rich history, contributing greatly to the town's special character, it is an essential and irreplaceable part of Garstang's social and economic life.

The aim of the trust is to manage and regulate our markets in a responsible way, which seeks to keep in balance the various interests involved.

Whether it be our indoor market or Thursday street market, stall holders offer something for everyone with a good quality offering and a friendly smile, why not pay us a visit?

More Information

Please look further on this site to find out more about our history, buildings, trustees and markets.

If you have not visited Garstang before you are sure to receive a warm welcome. Please come and view our historic buildings or shop at our markets, we look forward to welcoming you to our town. Thank you for visiting the home of Garstang town trust, if you would like to contact us, please do so via our contact page.

Of course, we couldn't do any of these things without the support of our trustee's and Clerk to Garstang town trust/market superintendent. We would also like to thank our many friends and partners, for their continued support and the contributions they have made.

Photos and historical content:
Paul Smith
Lynn Harter
Michael Coleran
Garstang & District Heritage Society