Overview
- An official notice on February 2 confirmed the canalside complex has shut and thanked customers, staff and suppliers.
- Owners described the closure as a difficult decision and said the site is moving into a period of transition.
- The nine‑acre site by the Lancaster Canal included Guy’s Eating Establishment, Owd Nell’s Canalside Tavern and a 65‑room lodge just off the A6 Garstang Road.
- The business has been reported as run by the Wilkinson family for more than 40 years.
- Visitors with existing bookings are advised to contact the venue directly, as local businesses and tourism operators monitor next steps.