"I know it sounds ridiculous but I will be taking this group on a tour, " said Mr Crowther, who received an MBE in 2008 for his services to the Fairtrade movement and the charity Oxfam.
The educational outreach and learning centre will be used by schools and groups from all over the world, added Mr Crowther, who received an MBE for his part in establishing Garstang as a Fairtrade town and his work for Oxfam.