Welcome to Preston

Preston is a city located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Ribble and is the administrative center of the Preston Borough. The city has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution. Today, Preston is a vibrant and bustling city with a diverse population and a thriving economy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Preston is the Preston Guild Hall, which is a multi-purpose venue that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The Guild Hall has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and has been the venue for many famous concerts and performances. The city is also home to several museums and art galleries, including the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, which houses a collection of fine art and decorative arts.

Preston is also known for its beautiful parks and green spaces, which provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the most popular parks in Preston is Avenham Park, which is located on the south bank of the River Ribble. The park features beautiful gardens, a Victorian fountain, and a pavilion that hosts concerts and events throughout the year. Other notable parks in Preston include Moor Park, Ashton Park, and Haslam Park, which offer a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Eden Boys School Preston Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Nafisa Patel	55 Guildhall Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3NU 01772926000 School Website
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ayesha Desai	2 Bairstow Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3TN 1772881968
University Of Central Lancashire Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Graham Baldwin	Adelphi Building Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE 1772201201 School Website
Stoneygate Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Hunt	Stoneygate Walk Preston Lancashire PR1 3XU 01772257865 School Website
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Hough	St Ignatius Square Preston Lancashire PR1 1TT 01772555252 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Entwistle	St Austin's Place Avenham Preston Lancashire PR1 3YJ 1772253851 School Website
St Stephens C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Wright	South Meadow Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 8JN 01772556306 School Website
Cardinal Newman College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Nick Burnham	Lark Hill Road Avenham Preston Lancashire PR1 4HD 1772460181 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Preston Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annalisa Howarth	Sizer Street Preston Lancashire PR1 7DR 01772556092 School Website
Frenchwood Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Antwis	Frenchwood Knoll Preston Lancashire PR1 4LE 01772253244 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 0.21 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 2.34 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 2.79 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 4.19 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 4.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Eagle Taxis 01772 200300 7 Fox Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2AB 0.01 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01772 555999 9 Corporation Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2UP 0.15 Miles
Carefree Car Leasing 01772 750110 6 Fishergate Row, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8BN 0.18 Miles
Flightlink Airport Transfers 07828 453146 Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ 0.18 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 558657 Lancashire House/24 Winckley Sq, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 0.19 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis Ltd 01772 654545 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 0.19 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 887744 83A Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2ED 0.28 Miles
Ace Ringway Taxis Ltd 01772 200200 Guild Row, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3BX 0.31 Miles
Checkers Taxis 01772 204003 18 Adelphi St, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7BE 0.34 Miles
Ab Cabs 01772 561661 9 Manchester Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YH 0.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Winckley Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butler Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winckley Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
East Cliff No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Parish Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park View Surgery 01772 258474	Park View Surgery 23 Ribblesdale Place Preston Lancashire PR1 3NA
Foster Building 01772 892598	The Medical Centre University Of Central Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE
Avenham Surgery 01772 529120	Avenham Surgery Avenham H/C,Avenham Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 3RG
Fishergate Hill Surgery 01772 254484	Fishergate Hill Surgery 50 Fishergate Hill Preston Lancashire PR1 8DN
Fishergate Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	50 Fishergate Hill Preston PR1 8DN

Local Stores

University of Central Lancashire
Fylde Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2TQ
01772 894983
Store Website
0.48 miles

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SPAR Plungington Road
65 Plungington Road
Plungington
Preston
PR1 7RA
01772201644
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverbank Veterinary Centre
16-22 Watery Lane Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2NN 01772 726745 riverbankvet@aol.com Website 0.91 miles
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Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 5D Capitol Centre Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 4AW 01772 885 038 prestoncapitol@vets4pets.com Website 1.19 miles
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Preston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 Mariners Way Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YN 01772 254111 preston@vetss4pets.com Website 1.29 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
408 Blackpool Road Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2DX 01772 727 262 ashton@myvets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 1.40 miles

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Ribble Vets
80 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HT 01772 743933 reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 1.19 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 5.43 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 8.51 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 8.58 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 8.65 miles

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 9.23 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	10.9°C	12.7°C	7.7°C	4.4°C	4.8°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	8.6°C	10.8°C	5.4°C	2.1°C	2.4°C

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	Mist	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	1.6°C	1.1°C	1.1°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	1.5°C	2.9°C	6.1°C	7.2°C	5.7°C	5.1°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-1.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	-1.1°C	-2.1°C	-1.9°C	-0.5°C	3.3°C	4.8°C	3.2°C	2.4°C	0.3°C

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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Light rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Moderate rain	Light rain shower
Temp	4.3°C	5.1°C	5.5°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	8.5°C	9.3°C	10.8°C	12.2°C	13.2°C	14.6°C	9.9°C
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