Preston
Properties and events in Preston
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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.
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.
Egypitan 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
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 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
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.
Plotting the history of Ashton Freehold
Discover the surprising history of a Victorian suburb created in Ashton-on-Ribble by a freehold land society, an early type of building society and garden suburb.
Preston Cleansing Department
Discover the fascinating history of dealing with Preston's rubbish on the site of an early 'manure depot'. Tour the site of the former 'refuse destructor' built in the 1880s to collect and burn waste.
Preston Markets Heritage Walk
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.
Preston Town Hall
Visit The Council Chamber at the heart of The Town Hall and discover how local decisions are made there. See the splendid Civic Regalla and learn about it's fascinating history and complete your tour meeting The Mayor in The Mayor's Parlour.
St George's Church - Preston's Hidden Gem
Explore Preston's Hidden Gem! In 2026 we are celebrating 300 years of our church. Nestled between shops and carparks lies St George's Church. Unassuming from the outside, we house magnificent, unique wall paintings and a majestic Fr Willis organ.
The Jacobites are Coming - Preston 1715
Discover the last battle on English soil, fought through the streets of Preston in 1715 between Jacobite and Government armies. This guided walk takes in the key areas of the battle and its aftermath.
The Lancaster Canal Tram Road and Tram Bridge
This is a heritage guided walk covering part of the route of the old tram road (plate-way) that once connected both ends of the Lancaster Canal. A new bridge has now been built which has fully opened this route after 7 years of closure.
Tours of the Stores at NFM's Heritage and Research Centre
The National Football Museum's Preston-based Research and Archive Centre will be open to the public, with the offer to look around and try out some engagement activities.