Preston, Administrative borough in Lancashire, England
Preston is an administrative center located on the north bank of the River Ribble in Lancashire. The town features diverse neighborhoods with shops, parks, and residential areas that extend around the historic core.
The town received its first Royal Charter in 1179, which established it as a significant market settlement. The Preston Guild celebration, held every 20 years, continues to mark this medieval grant.
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery and the Minster Church of St John shape the town center with their distinctive buildings. These places show how local residents have preserved arts and religious heritage over time.
The town offers good accessibility with public transportation and wide walkways throughout the center. There are plenty of parking options and rest areas in parks and along the waterfront.
Preston North End Football Club was one of the founding clubs of the Football League. The team won the inaugural championship in 1888, leaving an enduring mark on English football.
Location: Lancashire
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Preston
Website: http://preston.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.75900,-2.69900
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:00
Preston railway station
635 m
Cuerdale Hoard
3.3 km
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
3.8 km
Church of St. Walburge, Preston
242 m
Preston Guild Hall
119 m
Harris Museum
51 m
Chingle Hall
6.6 km
St Joseph's Orphanage
464 m
Preston Crown Court
379 m
Avenham Park
681 m
Moor Park
1.7 km
Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston
192 m
St Ignatius Church, Preston
544 m
County Hall, Preston
713 m
Tulketh Mill
2.2 km
Winckley Square
388 m
Jamea Masjid, Preston
624 m
Sessions House
82 m
Park Hotel
818 m
Alston Hall
8.2 km
Museum of Lancashire
753 m
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston
1.2 km
St Wilfrid's Church, Preston
304 m
Miller Park
846 m
Covered Market
170 m
Lancashire Infantry Museum
2.4 km
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
239 m
St Helen's Church, Churchtown
14.6 kmReviews
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