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Things to see in Preston (United Kingdom): 53 places and when to go
Preston is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Temples (23), Museums and art (8). The best known are Blackburn Cathedral, Preston England Temple and Church of St Walburge, Preston. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.7686, -2.6965
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Temples (23) · Museums and art (8) · Food and drink (7) · Nature (5) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 54 km as the crow flies
What to see in Preston
The places in and around Preston, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blackburn CathedralChurch in Lancashire, England, UK14 km
- Preston England TempleChurch temple in England12 km
- Church of St Walburge, PrestonChurch in Preston, UK1.4 km
- Winter HillMountain in United Kingdom15 km
- Harris MuseumArt museum in Preston, United Kingdom1.1 km
- Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, PrestonChurch in Preston, UK550 m
- BremetennacumHistory12 km
- Holy Trinity Church, HoghtonGrade II listed church in Hoghton, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK8.6 km
- InglewhiteHistory9.5 km
- Preston bus stationBus station in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK832 m
- St Silas' Church, BlackburnChurch in Blackburn13 km
- Astley Hall, ChorleyGrade I listed English country house in Chorley, United Kingdom13 km
- Bank HallListed mansion in Lancashire, England, UK13 km
- Beacon Fell, LancashireHill in Lancashire, England, UK13 km
- Blackburn Museum and Art GalleryMuseum in Lancashire, England14 km
- Ewood AqueductGrade II listed canal in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, England, UK14 km
- Hoghton TowerGrade I listed house in Hoghton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom9.0 km
- Holy Trinity Church, BlackburnChurch in Blackburn, UK15 km
- Pleasington PrioryRoman Catholic church in the village of Pleasington, Lancashire, England, UK11 km
- St Hilda's Church, BilsborrowChurch in Bilsborrow, UK9.8 km
- St John the Baptist's Church, BrethertonGrade II listed church in Bretherton, Lancashire, England, UK12 km
- St John the Baptist's Church, BroughtonChurch in Preston, UK4.1 km
- St Joseph's Church, PrestonGrade II listed church in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK1.2 km
- Church of St Leonard the Less, SamlesburyGrade I listed church in Samlesbury, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK4.8 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Mary's Church, Fernyhalgh, St Mary's Church, Mellor
- Museums and art: British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Lancashire Infantry Museum, Museum of Lancashire, Ribble Steam Railway, Ribchester Roman Museum
- History: Buckshaw Hall, Carey Baptist Church, Preston, Rivington Church, Euxton Hall Chapel, Euxton Parish Church, St Laurence's Church, Chorley, St Andrew's Church, Leyland, Preston Minster, St Peter's Church, Preston, Lancashire, Preston Cenotaph, Sessions House, Preston
- Nature: Moor Park, Preston, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Grimsargh Wetlands
- Food and drink: Brindle Distillery, Crankshaft Brewery, Cuckoo's Nest, Rivington Brewing Co., The Fish Market, Thwaites Brewery, Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales
- Stargazing: Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory
When to go to Preston
The best time to visit Preston is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:43
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:41
- JunBest time16:48
- JulBest time16:20
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:14
- DecPossible7:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. In April, 52 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Preston
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Blackpool44 places24 km
- Southport17 places25 km
- Todmorden39 places39 km
- Capernwray57 places41 km
- Warrington64 places41 km
- Liverpool144 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Preston?
The best known: Blackburn Cathedral, Preston England Temple, Church of St Walburge, Preston, Winter Hill, Harris Museum. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Preston?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12.
How do you get to Preston?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Preston as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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