Readers share feelings about Guy’s Thatched Hamlet closure

Bosses thanked generations of customers, staff and suppliers for their loyalty and said the much‑loved hamlet was now entering a period of transition as they focus on “bringing this chapter to a close”.

The owners described the move as a “difficult decision” taken after “considerable thought”.

Many people had seen the Bilsborrow venue as part of the county’s landscape for decades.

One early response linked the news to wider pressures on the hospitality trade, with the blunt reaction: “Another one – well done, Labour.”

Others chose to reflect on the good times, rather than the politics, with one person hinting at student escapades by saying: “Some stories from the Myerscough College days in there.”

Several people shared memories of working with or alongside the hamlet. One former worker at a neighbouring site said: “Oh no! I used to work next door at the Myerscough! It did feel a bit dated though (in a mock Tudor sort of way).”

That mix of affection and honesty about the site’s age echoed through a number of comments, with readers acknowledging both its charm and the need for investment.

There were also warm recollections from those who supplied or regularly visited the venue. One reader wrote: “Great place, we used to deliver laundry there. Always got the cheese pie.”

Another added a milestone memory: “Sad news, had my 21st there in ’84, been going ever since. Rumour has it Wetherspoons has put in an offer. Where am I going to get the best garlic mushroom now?”

For many, those small rituals – a regular delivery, a favourite plate of food, or a big birthday – are what fixed Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, near Garstang, so firmly in their memories.

Others looked ahead and speculated about what could come next for the canalside complex.

“I’m sure a big group/chain will have bought it. A big makeover needed but a stunning location,” one long‑time visitor suggested, adding: “Been going there for over 35 years. An iconic, distinctive character venue.”

That blend of sadness, realism and cautious hope for a sensitive revival runs through many of the reactions, as locals wait to see what the next chapter in the hamlet’s story will be.