Plotting the history of Ashton Freehold
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
Ashton Freehold is a distinctive Victorian suburb built just outside Preston's boundaries as a completely new development. Behind it were some of Preston's aspirational shopkeepers and tradesmen keen to own a plot of land. Discover the story of the challenges and opportunities they met, revealed by the evidence of the streets and buildings.
This walk will show how the estate has developed over the past 165 years, using the clues - and confusions - provided by the houses that survive.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1800
Location & directions
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
- Directions:
- The walk starts from 'historic' Ashton-on-Ribble - between Waterloo Road and Tulketh Road. Participants will be notified of the exact starting point in advance.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking opens two weeks before the event.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/preston-heritage-open-days-34095782397
- Booking opens:
- 02 Sep 2026 07:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2026 04:00 PM
Accessibility details
The route for the walks is fairly level with paved surfaces. Where possible we will cross roads at dropped kerbs, although in places this requires a slight diversion. There are limited places to sit on the route.
Additional information
No dogs please, except assistance dogs.
- Max number of people:
- 12
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
