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Preston Markets Heritage Walk

Preston Market Office, Town Hall Annexe, Birley Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2QE

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

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 specifically 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.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
10.00am 12.00PM

Location & directions

Preston Market Office, Town Hall Annexe, Birley Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2QE

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please ring The Preston Market Office to book onto the tour
Booking contact name:
Sereena Miller (Senior Market Officer)
Booking telephone number:
+441772906048
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.prestonmarkets.co.uk/
Booking opens:
01 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking on Birley Street

Additional information

Max number of people:
12
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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