Garstang is situated on the River Wyre. The history of this market town goes back thousands of years with Neolithic and bronze Age artefacts found in the area but there is no actual record until the Domesday Book, when it was designated as Cherestanc. In the centre of Garstang is the Ancient Market Cross restored in 1897. The Old Town Hall and Market House superseded one, which as demolished in 1755 and following a fire in 1939 the building was restored retaining its original characteristics. At the northend of the High St. opposite the old council offices stands the Old Grammer School, which was founded in 1602.One of Lancashire's oldest traditional street markets first established in the 14th century is still going strong and is held every Thursday on the High Street.