Preston
Properties and events in Preston
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Ashton Freehold - the Route to a New Suburb
Discover a Victorian suburb created in Ashton-on-Ribble by a freehold land society, an early type of building society.
Ashton Freehold Connected - Sewers, Services and Supplies
A tour of a Victorian suburb revealing the challenges of connecting water, gas and electricity supplies, sorting out sewers, setting up regular bus and tram services and staying safe on the streets.
Ashton Freehold Networks - Sisters, Servants and Soap
Take a stroll round the mid-Victorian suburb of Ashton Freehold and discover some of its early residents and the networks - family, business, religious and geographical - that connected them.
Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum
Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and National School. Includes 'Peasants Hovel', Sleeping Gallery, Inn, School Room, Parlour, Wash House, Cart Shed and Garden.
County Hall talks and Christ Church chapel visits
Step back in time and book on one of our free talks or chapel visits on Saturday 14 September for an exclusive journey through the history and architecture of County Hall and Christ Church chapel, Preston.
Dobcroft Nature Reserve
Explore the intricate routes, networks, and connections that make up our natural world during our Nature-Based Open Day. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a family seeking quality time in nature, this event has something special for everyone.
Engineers, Emigrants and Entrepreneurs of Ashton
Discover the stories of the hard-working entrepreneurial families who lived in Ashton-on-Ribble in the late 19th century, and those who also had an impact on industry abroad.
Haslam Park and Local Nature Reserve
Join an informative guided walk to hear about the north-south link of the Lancaster Canal to Preston since the late 18th century. Explore the Local Nature Reserve. Wander around the park. Visit website for Tree trail, virtual Fly Tour.
Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory
Take a look inside Moor Park's historic observatory, and - weather permitting - gaze at the skies with the help of Preston and District Astronomical Society members.
Lancashire Conservation Studios & Museum Collections
Behind the scenes at the museum- Meet the curators & conservators who look after Lancashire's heritage. 11th Sept-Bring your objects for identification, see objects from our reserve collections 15th Sept -Tours by the conservators of their studios.
Plau Gin and Beer House
Tour a historic pub and dram shop, reopened after an award-winning restoration, and since Grade II listed. Discover the old Plough Inn, built 350 years ago, with its medieval well and remains of 18th century distillery in its vaulted cellar.
Plumbs Factory Tour
Join us for a behind the scenes look at Plumbs! As the UK specialists in made-to-measure sofa covers, curtains and reupholstery for over 60 years, this is an exclusive opportunity to see our expert craftspeople at work.
Preston Cleansing Department
Discover the fascinating history of dealing with Preston's rubbish on the site of an early 'manure depot'. Tour site of the former 'refuse destructor' built in the 1880s to collect, sort and burn waste.
Preston Markets Heritage Walk
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.
Preston Masonic Hall - 80 years on Saul Street
Freemasons moved into Saul Street in September 1944. They brought furnishings that now dates back over 200 years. Tour the whole of the building guided by Masons in full dress regalia Visit the FREE local artists and photographers exhibition
Preston Playhouse
A special tour will guide visitors through the front of house and backstage areas of the theatre, housed in a former Friends Meeting House
Preston Town Hall
Visit the council Chamber, at the heart of the Town Hall and discover how local decisions are made. See the splendid Civic regalla and learn about its fascinating history. And complete your tour meeting the Mayor in the Mayor Parlour.
Routes - Networks - Connections at Lancashire Archives & Local History
See behind the scenes at Lancashire Archives & Local History where you'll find 900 years of Lancashire's written heritage, with a display of material relating to Preston Railway Station, and the National Football Museum Pride of the Pitch exhibition.
SHOP Preston x New Wave 2024
SHOP Preston to host open day at No. 3 Syke Street. No. 3 is a community space and studio, we will be displaying a mixture of work including: archival material, building history, workshops and art events delivered from our New Wave 24 collaboration!
St Walburge's Church
Discover Preston's Grade I listed church - with the highest parish church spire in the UK and a stunning hammer beam roof spanning the width of the building. The spire and its panoramic views over Preston will be open, weather permitting.