Ashton Freehold - built in style
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
Ashton Freehold is a distinctive Victorian suburb built just outside Preston's boundaries as a completely new development. Discover the origins and development of the suburb, revealed by the evidence of the streets and the 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 & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1100
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:
- Please book via Preston Heritage Open Days Eventbrite. Booking opens two weeks before the event.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/preston-heritage-open-days-34095782397
- Booking opens:
- 06 Sep 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 20 Sep 2025 08:00 AM
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 no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
