Last night, for the fifth year in a row, we took the drive up the A6 to Garstang to attend their Victorian Festival. It truly marked the start of Christmas for me as we wended our way up the high street whilst watching the entertainment, enjoying the displays and buying one or two extra little gifts. The town really puts on a show as local organisations and businesses dress up in Victorian costumes for the evening, brass bands play Christmas carols, the Punch and Judy man keeps the kids entertained and the roasted chestnuts kept the hands warm!
As always many of the businesses were selling local Lancashire produce and the new Booths store opened their doors to join in the festivities. We also got a preview of the new Visitor Centre where the tourism team were merrily handing out mulled wine.
Although the festival is only on for two days there are plenty of independent shops open to take a browse around and lots of lovely eating establishments. So why not take a trip out over Christmas?
Diane Blakemore
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