Preston
Properties and events in Preston
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Another Brick in the Walk
This brisk walk round brickworking history traces the hidden past of one of Preston's most important industries. The 3 mile linear walk takes an indirect route ending at the HODs event at Dobcroft Nature Reserve in Ingol.
AudaTours Preston Audio Tour: Ten Per Cent and No Surrender
A self-guided audio tour of Preston, exploring the cotton weavers, dockers and clerks of the Lancashire town.
Behind the Scenes at Preston Playhouse
Access all areas in a guided tour of Preston Playhouse - built for worship, used for drama! See front of house and backstage, discovering the history of the building and how performances are created here today.
Brick by Brick: Stories of Dobcroft
Discover the stories of the people who built our past and the nature that thrives today. Look out for the rare Great Crested Newt in this wildlife-filled landscape.
Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum
Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and National School. Includes 'Peasants Hovel', Sleeping Gallery, Inn, School Room, Parlour, Wash House, Cart Shed and Garden.
Broughton Through Time guided walk & an exhibition of 100 years of the Womens Institute in Broughton!
In response to requests the "Broughton Through time" walk will return this year updated! This event will followed by an exhibition of archive material kindly lent by Lancashire archives and a celebration of the WI in 2024 at the Tollbar cottage
Built for history makers – explore County Hall, Preston
A chance to explore some of Lancashire's hidden gems - book your free place on one of our talks or guided tours to discover the history of County Hall in the impressive Council Chamber, Christ Church Chapel and Lancashire Archives.
Chapel Talks – Christ Church Chapel, Preston
A chance to explore one of Lancashire's hidden gems.
Childhood through the collections at the University of Lancashire
Welcome to the home of the University of Lancashire's Special Collections and University Archive. Explore what the Livesey Collection and the Shepherd Street Mission Collection tell us about life for children in Lancashire through the years.
Egyptian Balcony drop in at The Harris
The Egyptian Balcony at The Harris is a hidden top-floor gallery wrapped around the lantern, featuring 1908 murals of Egypt by artist John Somerscales. For 2026 Heritage Open Days, this unique space will be opened for free.
Haslam Park and Local Nature Reserve
Haslam park has features dating from 1910. 21st century additions focus on natural areas Join a guided walk to see the "Just a walk in the park". Explore the Local Nature Reserve alone or ask for a guide Visit website
Hidden 'art nouveau' at Ciao Amó
Climb to the top of this Grade II listed former friendly society building and see the manager’s panelled office and his bathroom with beautiful ‘art nouveau’ tiling.
Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory
Visit this small and intriguing building tucked in the corner of Moor Park, and discover what's inside that domed roof. Built for gazing at the sky, it's a star of Preston's scientific history.
Kennington Primary 'Bubble' classroom
Visit a 1970s architectural innovation designed for new educational ideas. The ‘bubble’ classroom at Kennington Primary School was the first fully structural plastic building in Britain, and is still in use today.
Lancashire Archives Open Day
Is your past closer than you think? Lancashire Archives is home to millions of historical documents dating back to 1115 that help tell the remarkable story of Lancashire and its people.
Lancashire Conservation Studios - Behind the Scenes at the Museum
19th September - Behind the Scenes - Specialist Tours of the Museum Conservation Studios where Lancashire's Heritage is conserved. See amazing work being undertaken on Archaeology, Oil Paintings, Taxidermy, Ceramics and everyday things
Memories are Made of This - Living in Larches, Savick and Lea
Drop in to St Bernard's Hub with your memories and stories of living in Larches, Savick and Lea. Discover the area in the past and help us to record the history of the future.
Old Deepdale Railway line and Miley Tunnel
The old Deepdale Railway line has lain derelict for 40 years. It includes the Miley Tunnel which runs under the City of Preston for 880 yards.
Open Studios at Moss Mill
Moss Mill is the oldest Horrocks’ Mill remaining in Preston. October Salon and 104 collective are hosting Open Studios. The public are invited to look around the studios, gallery and workshop space.
Plau Gin and Beer House
Tour a historic pub and dram shop, reopened after an award-winning restoration, and since Grade II listed. Discover the old Plough Inn, built 350 years ago, with its medieval well and remains of 18th century distillery in its vaulted cellar.