Preston is a city in the district of Lancashire, in North West England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
At the centre of Lancashire, Preston has a strong economic and retail base making it the perfect place for a shopping trip.
Plus, with a variety of cultural and leisure facilities there is something for everyone to enjoy!
This section pools together information from Preston City Council's website relevant to visitors of Preston.
The links below will take visitors to various areas of the website focused on events, attractions and activities happening in Preston.
Family Trees
Galleries
Guild Hall and Charter Theatre
Leisure and sports centres
Parking
Parks and horticulture
Photo gallery
Preston information pack
Public toilets
Public transport
Sport and leisure
Tourist information centre (www.visitpreston.com)
Virtual tour of Avenham park
Virtual tour of Miller park
Virtual tour of Moor park
Web cams