Welcome To Garstang

Welcome to Garstang

Our Community

Community Facilities & Useful Numbers

There is a wide range of community facilities on offer here in Garstang. These range from the library to skateboard park and a swimming pool.

ARTS CENTRE

The Centre was originally the Grammar School, built in 1756. The central porch gives it a cottage look. The school closed in 1930, and was opened as an arts centre in 1969. It is open to the community on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays serving refreshments and exhibits many local artists. The centre is also home for many local groups ranging from painting to writing, photography to light opera. For more information on events and activities taking place at the centre please call 01995 606648, how to find us.

LEISURE CENTRE

Garstang Leisure Centre was established in September 1985 and hosts a variety of activities; including badminton, football, netball, table tennis and volleyball. The centre also runs 5-a-side football leagues and indoor bowls leagues. We also have a wide range of aerobic and martial arts classes in the day time and evenings. Within the centre, we have a small, but compact gym with 9 stations. Garstang Badminton Club use the facilities for league matches and training, and we also have a netball and volleyball club using the centre too. The centre is also available for private hire for birthday parties, school, groups and clubs. Please call 01995 605410 for more information, how to find us.

GARSTANG LIBRARY

This is situated on Windsor Road, Garstang. 01995 604052. Garstang Library is a purpose built library, opened in 1976 by Mr Walter Clegg who was the MP for North Fylde. It replaced an older library on High Street. The reference library was converted into an IT suite in 1999. Garstang Library is live on the People's Network. It has 16 PCs connected to the People's Network and its book collection features Adult Fiction, Adult Non Fiction, Junior Fiction, Junior Non-fiction and Large Print, how to find us.

GOLF CLUB

Garstang has a fine 18-hole Golf Course as part of the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Course. The site also features a driving range and pro-tuition is available. For more information please call 01995 600100, how to find us.

GREAT ECCLESTON VILLAGE CENTRE

The Village Centre has a variety of different rooms that can be hired by community groups, companies, education establishments or private individuals.  Call us to arrange a look around our facilities on 01995 672292. For more information on the centre please click click here.

RURAL WYRE CHILDREN'S CENTRE

The Centre opened in 2006 and is there to support all families in Rural Wyre with children under 5. Please call 01995 606736 for more information and the latest events click click here.

SKATEBOARD PARK

Garstang Sk8 Park is situated next to the Leisure Centre on Windsor Road. It is open to everyone, is free to use and is available all year round, how to find us.

SWIMMING POOL

Garstang Swimming Centre was opened in September 1974 and was built for the community of Garstang - for both public and school usage; the 20m four lane swimming pool is suitable for all levels of competency - our programme includes early bird swimming, swimming lessons for all ages, aqua aerobics, fun swims, adults only and parent and toddler groups.

The pool is also available for private hire for birthday parties, schools and groups. We have various clubs that use the pool including Garstang Swimming Club, Fernleigh, Garstang High School and Myerscough College.

Our Full Membership allows unlimited swimming and aqua aerobics here at the centre as well as unlimited aerobics and fitness classes and free use of the gym at neighbouring Garstang YMCA Leisure. To find out more about our membership options please contact reception on 01995 604340, how to find us.

COMMUNITY VENUES FOR HIRE

There is a range of venues available for hire for local community activities:

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