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Shopping and Local Food

The city of Lancaster and the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale are both within easy reach with Banks, Post Office, Doctors, Dentists and plenty of shopping opportunities.

Supermarkets
Lancaster - Booths, Sainsbury's, Co-op and Asda.
Kirkby Lonsdale -Booths

Booths has a 160-year heritage of retailing local and regional foods. At least 25% of all products in its stores at any one time are locally sourced. 85% of its meat and 65% of its bread is from the region and in season, 100% of its tomatoes are British. Local air-dried ham, lamb, milk, cream, sausages, cakes, breads, cheeses, apples, venison, yoghurt and even jalapeno chillies are all to be found in-store. Slow Food UK and Booths are delighted to announce a partnership deal, which will see the two companies working together to promote the quality, provenance, seasonality and regionality of food.

Garstang - Set on the banks of the River Wyre, the town is steeped in history with beautiful architecture, abundant wildlife and array of activities, whether you want an active holiday, a relaxing weekend or an enjoyable day trip. Since 2000, Garstang has become known as the World's First Fairtrade Town, and in 2008 Garstang was voted the BEST town in Europe - winning a gold award in the prestigious Entente Florale competition. You can enjoy golfing, fishing, bird watching, beautiful countryside, and the town has and an extensive programme of walks for all levels. Furthermore you can enjoy a wide variety of independent retailers, cafes and restaurants and other leisure activities on offer. www.garstang.net

Wray Village - www.wrayvillage.co.uk
This is a site showing life in a beautiful rural location, in the Lune Valley, just north of Lancaster. Wray is full of lively local characters and groups, - and hosts many local events, such as the scarecrow festival and maggot races. Wray is also the first wireless hotspot village in Lancashire and lit the first rural fibre to the home in the UK

Kirkby Lonsdale Fork Fest
Celebrating local food, real ale and gardening, Fork Fest is a fun filled weekend for all the family. With music, demos, a flower festival, Beer Fest and Real Ale Trail, plenty of food sampling and entertainment for the kids, Fork Fest is not to be missed. For more information visit www.forkfest.co.uk

Farmers Markets - Garstang Country Market is held in St Thomas’ Church Hall, Church Lane, Garstang every Thursday, 10.00am – 11.30am.

Lancaster Farmers Market, an outdoor market held on the second Saturday of every month in the pedestrianised city centre.

Great Eccleston Farmers Market, Market Square, Great Eccleston, held on the third Wednesday of every month from 8.00am – 1.00pm.

Health Food Store Garstang Health Food Store, High Street, Garstang.

Forest of Bowland Local Food Directory (PDF 6.8mb)

 


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