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Preston Markets Heritage Walk

Box Market, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PT

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

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.

This specially created tour will reveal fascinating tales and facts about the markets and their structures, in particular the historic canopies, which have been restored to their former glory. The tour is led by the Senior Market Officer and lasts about an hour. Preston Market has stalls selling deliciously edible local produce, including Lancashire cheeses, traditional butter pies, and fruit and vegetables from west Lancashire.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
10.00 12.00

Location & directions

Box Market, Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PT

Directions:
The Tour commences from the old Fish Market canopy – Birley Street side.
Telephone number:
+441772906268

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please ring the Market Office to book on: 01772 906048 or email on [email protected]
Booking contact name:
Mark Beck
Booking telephone number:
+441772906048
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
04 Jun 2024 07:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking on Birley Street.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
8
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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