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Preston Markets Heritage Walk

Market Office, Box Market, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PT

  • 21 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Discover the ever-evolving history of Preston's markets - including the Market Hall and Box Market under the Grade II listed canopies built in 1875 and 1925.

This specially created tour will reveal fascinating tales and facts about the markets and their structures, in particular the historic canopies, which have been restored to their former glory. The tour is led by a Senior Market Officer and lasts about an hour. Preston Market has stalls selling deliciously edible local produce, including Lancashire cheeses, traditional butter pies, and fruit and vegetables from west Lancashire.

Event at: Preston Market Office, Birley St, Preston PR1 2PT

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:
10 am and 12.00pm

Location & directions

Market Office, Box Market, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PT

Directions:
The Tour commences from the Market Office at the old Fish Market canopy – Birley Street side.
Contact on day:
Alma Stewart (Senior Market Officer)
Telephone number:
+441772906048

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please Ring the Preston Market Office to Book onto the Tour on this number: 01772 906048
Booking contact name:
Alma Stewart (Senior Market Officer)
Booking telephone number:
+441772906048
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
30 Jun 2025 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking on Birley Street.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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