Preston Cleansing Department
Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY
Originally on the outskirts of Preston, The Argyll Road site has been processing the city's rubbish since the early 19th century, first as the place where 'night soll' was dumped and then as a purpose built facility for managing the collecting, sorting and disposal of household waste. The tour takes in the Victorian brick buildings, including the stables for the horses that pulled the dustcarts and the smithy where they were shod, the old tipping area and how the rubbish is processed today.
Please wear sturdy shoes- no sandals or open toed shoes allowed on site.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10:00, 11:30 and 13:30
Location & directions
Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY
- Directions:
- Between Deepdale Road and St Pauls Road, north of city centre. Meet outside reception building- ahead on the right when you come through the gate.
- Contact on day:
- Amy Troner
- Telephone number:
- +441772906268
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre booking preferred
- Booking contact name:
- Amy Troner
- Booking telephone number:
- +441772906268
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 19 Aug 2024 07:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
This is a working site so there might be small items loose underfoot. This event will run in line with local and national guidelines at the time of the festival.
Additional information
Don't forget- wear sturdy footwear as this is a working site.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
