Preston Hotels

Preston Attractions

• St Walburge’s Church
• Harris Museum of Preston
• Winckley Square

Preston Activities

• Take a stroll around Fishwick Nature Reserve
• Enjoy a picnic at Avenham Park
• Explore the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Museum

Preston Climate

Preston enjoys a temperate maritime climate. Summers in Preston are warm, with temperatures reaching average highs of 20°C, while winters are cold, with temperatures reaching average lows of 1°C. Annual rainfall totals in Preston fall just short of 1,000 mm, with precipitation reaching its highest levels in the wintertime.

Getting There & Around

Preston’s nearest airport is Blackpool International Airport, located 32 km west of the city centre. Manchester Airport, a large international airport, is a popular choice for visitors to Preston, being located 64 kilometres southeast of the city. Both of these airports are accessible from Preston’s central train station and with the aid of a taxi or rental car.

Preston is fully accessible by car, rendering it easy for tourists with a rental car to explore the city. Preston’s railway station is a hub for connecting rail services within the northwest and has direct rail links to a total of fifteen 15 cities across the UK. Preston also boasts a comprehensive bus network.