Plau Gin and Beer House
115 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EE
The former Plough Inn has been brought back to life some 105 years after it called last orders in 1913. The guided tour will take you through the many levels, corridors and small rooms of the building, which dates back to the 17th century. It will also include the medieval burgage plot behind, leading to newly restored weavers' cottages at the rear.
The many historic features include the vaulted cellar rooms which contain a dram shop last used in the 1850s, and the remains of the tiny distillery that served it. The medieval stone well in the cellar predates the building and is thought to be associated with the nearby Friary closed by Henry VIII in 1539. A rare reed and lime ceiling survives on the top floor. The cottages are probably the oldest surviving domestic buildings in Preston.
Learn about the fascinating history of the building from the Puritan Chorley family who built it in the 17th century, through to its ownership by one of the leading Jacobite aristocratic families in the 18th century and the role it played in the Temperance movement during the 19th century.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1500
- Monday 09 September:
- 1830
Location & directions
115 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EE
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking essential because of the nature of the building. Contact Plau to book.
- Booking telephone number:
- +441772288926
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
Historic building over four floors with changes of level. Ambulant accessible toilet only.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
