Bank Holiday touring May 2026
This is for all makes and models of bikes of any year
Suggested arrival day either Friday 22nd or Saturday 23rd
Based in the beautiful Lancashire market town of Garstang we will have easy access to Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the wonderful Forest of Bowland.
Garstang has an abundance of pubs, restaurants and cafes. This picturesque town sits on The River Wyre and also has the Lancaster canal running right through its centre.
There will be one base so on our tour days there is no need to pack up your motorcycle. That also means it can be flexible, allowing for a 2, 3 or a 4 night stay.
The area offers lots of accommodation options. More choice can be added but initially the recomendation is for the following places.
Accommodation
1) Premier Inn Preston North. Twin or doubles, flexible booking. This is in a fantastic location in the village of Bilsborrow. To book click here Premier Inn Preston North Premier Inn operate "dynamic pricing" Should it not look like good value there are lots of options. I will keep adding below so keep checking the page.
2) Neighbouring the Premier Inn is a lovely canal side bed and breakfast Old Duncombe House. follow link to book. https://www.oldeduncombehouse.co.uk/
3) Garstang Country Club - An excellent golf resort hotel, walking distance to Garstang close to buses
4) Picket Post House, Canal side Bed and Breakfast Garstang
5) Right by the market cross in Garstang Royal Oak Tel 01995 603318 this may be fully booked with Fest Riders
6) Treat yourself? Stay at The Priory a boutique hotel in the delightful village of Scorton, It is not as pricey as you might think and the food is said to be superb.
7) Eagle and Child Garstang 5 star location just a few metres from The Royal Oak in Garstang. Budget hotel.
8) Be my neighbour for the weekend. Lea Grean Farm a superb rural holiday let 10 mins from Garstang
9) Around 5 miles from Garstang Lancaster Univerity offers afforsable rooms on booking,com
10) Travel lodge on Forton Services around £60 per night for a double room. The service area has access to Gasrtang without the use of the M6. Garstang is no more than 15 mins
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