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Preston was awarded city status in April 2002 by Her Majesty The Queen in celebration of her Golden Jubilee. Preston is the commercial and administrative centre in Lancashire and the seat of Lancashire county council. Situated at the heart of the County, Preston is a busy, thriving town. Once home to the first cotton mill in the area, it was here that John Horrocks set up his mill and the town became an important centre of the cotton industry. Today you can find out all about Preston offers shoppers a superb choice, at the St. George's shopping Centre, where you will find attractive retail facilities. The old dock is now a picturesque marina, popular for shopping and leisure activities, including a UCI Cinema complex and restaurants. It is also the site of the annual Maritime Festival.
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Attractions near Preston
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Harris Museum and Art Gallery
(< 1 Mile)*
Escape from the bustle of the town centre and spend some time enjoying the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. |
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Samlesbury Hall
(5 Miles)*
Built in 1325 Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior, the Hall is almost equidistant between Blackburn and Preston, yet retaining a rural feel. |
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Astley Hall
(7 Miles)*
Discover a 400 year old house, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times. |
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Towns near Preston
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Penwortham Tourist Information
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Walton le Dale Tourist Information
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Farington Tourist Information
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Hotels near Preston
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Self Catering near Preston
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Woodlands Park Cottages
(10 Miles)*
Exclusively for Adults. Enjoy a break in one of three one bedroom cottage apartments situated on award-winning, adult only Woodlands caravan park. Accommodation sleeps 2 adults in 1 double bedroom. Sorry, no children or pets. |
Lytham Holiday Cottages
(10 Miles)*
The cottages are light and airy with contemporary furnishings. Located near to Lytham centre in a quiet traffic free position overlooking a central garden area, in the quintessential English seaside town of leafy Lytham. |
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