Preston
Properties and events in Preston
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
University of Central Lancashire Library and Special Collections
Come and explore artefacts and records from UCLan's Special Collections. A selection of items will be available to browse and Fran the Archivist will be on hand to answer any questions. There will be time for an optional tour of the library as well.
University of Central Lancashire Tunnels to Rooftops Campus Tour
Join an historical tour of the University of Central Lancashire's Preston campus finishing with panoramic views from the rooftop terrace of the new Student Centre.