Preston Cleansing Department
Argyll Road, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY
Originally on the outskirts of Preston, the Argyll Road site has been processing the city's rubbish since the early 19th century, first as the place where 'night soil' was dumped and then as a purpose-built facility for managing the collecting, sorting and disposal of household waste. The tour takes In the Victorian brick buildings, Including the stables for the horses that pulled the dustcarts and the smithy where they were shod, the old tipping area, and how rubbish Is processed today.
Please wear sturdy shoes - no sandals or open-toed shoes allowed on site.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 10:00 am, 11:30am and 1:30pm
Location & directions
Argyll Road, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY
- Directions:
- Between Deepdale Road and St Paul's Road, north of city centre. Meet outside reception building - ahead on the right when you come through the gate
- Contact on day:
- Christine Tyrer
- Telephone number:
- +447977409085
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Ring or email to book 01772 906278 Email [email protected]
- Booking telephone number:
- +441772906278
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 20 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
This Is a working site so there may be small loose/sharp Items underfoot. This event will run In one with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
Additional information
Wear sturdy, enclosed footwear - no sandals
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
