Why go
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Warton Aerodrome (WRT).
History
Preston, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Where to stay
378 North Rd, Preston PR1 1RU, United Kingdom · city-studios.com
10 Camden Pl, Preston PR1 3JL, United Kingdom · winckleystays.co.uk
Malthouse Farm, Moss Ln, Chorley PR6 8AB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Lostock Ln, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BZ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
516 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1HY, United Kingdom · claremonthotelpreston.co.uk
Marsh Ln, Preston PR1 8RQ, United Kingdom · legacy-hotels.co.uk
112 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE, United Kingdom · sunpreston.co.uk
18 Ribblesdale Pl, Preston PR1 3NA, United Kingdom · trippreston.co.uk
Fox St, Preston PR1 2AB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
East Link Rd, Bluebell Way, Preston PR2 5PZ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
398 Garstang Rd, Preston PR3 5JE, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Purple Roomz, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6BA, United Kingdom · purpleroomz.com
518 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1HY, United Kingdom · hotel-preston.co.uk
Blackpool Rd, Preston PR4 0XB, United Kingdom · greenekinginns.co.uk
32, 36 Fishergate Hill, Preston PR1 8DN, United Kingdom · themyriad.group
111 Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3EB, United Kingdom · thewhitburnhotel.co.uk
Preston New Rd, Preston PR5 0UJ, United Kingdom · macdonaldhotels.co.uk
10 Theatre St, Preston PR1 8BQ, United Kingdom · no10preston.co.uk
Preston Farmers Offices, Preston PR1 5JG, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
418 Garstang Rd, Broughton, Preston PR3 5JB, United Kingdom · marriott.com
27 Broadgate, Preston PR1 8DX, United Kingdom
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209 Tulketh Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1ES, United Kingdom
Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1BQ, United Kingdom
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6 Adelphi St, Preston PR1 7BE, United Kingdom · 6adelphi.co.uk
27b St Philip's Rd, Preston PR1 6NP, United Kingdom · moorparkapartments.mydirectstay.com
8-12 Glover's Ct, Preston PR1 3LS, United Kingdom · aparthotel-gloverscourt.com
2 Fishergate, Preston PR1 8QF, United Kingdom · fishergateapartments.com
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Eat & drink
Restaurant — 31-35 Avenham Street, Preston PR1 3BN
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · "Elevated Indian Cuisine" Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 523… · thepepperbistro.co.uk
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Family-run restaurant serving pizza, small plates and craft beer. Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su-Mo off… · wearelupo.co.uk
Cafe · South American Café Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:30; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: takeaway · 35 Market Place, Preston, PR1 2AR · cafune.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 4 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ · greggs.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 Features: delivery · 53-57 Berry Lane, PR3 3NH · dominos.co.uk
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 81 Friargate Walk, Preston, PR1 2NQ · shops.krispykreme.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 174 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ · mcdonalds.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:30-17:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 84 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ · caffenero.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-23:00 · 93 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ · chopstixnoodles.co.uk
Middle Eastern, Syrian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 124 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE · damascus-restaurant.uk
Tapas, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 115 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE · finotapaspreston.co.uk
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 22 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN · greekflames.co.uk
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 130 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE · unimomo.co.uk
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Features: halal, step-free access · nandos.co.uk
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · Liverpool Road, Preston, PR4 5JT · egorestaurants.co.uk
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Priory Lane, Preston, PR1 0AR · africanvillagepreston.co.uk
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-18:00 · 88 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED · cocossoulfood.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · Hill Street, Preston, PR1 2BB · itsfryday.co.uk
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:00-22:30; Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Southport Road, Leyland, PR26 9JB · sizzlingpubs.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 139 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE · itsysstreetfood.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 · 5-13 Market Street, Preston, PR1 2EL · tugra.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Tenterfield Street, Preston, PR1 2BL · thelounges.co.uk
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Buckshaw Avenue, Chorley · harvester.co.uk
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 36 Market Place, Preston, PR1 2AR · barpintxos.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 11 Orchard Street, Preston
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 15:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 87 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2QJ
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 49-51 Guildhall Street, Preston, PR1 3NU · fives.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 7 Fleet Street, Preston, PR1 2UT
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Tenterfield Street, Preston, PR1 2BL
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-22:00 · 165-167 Towngate, Leyland, PR25 2TE · fatsamsbarandgrill.co.uk
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Sa-Su off; Tu-Fr 11:30-13:15,16:30-19:15 · 855 Whittingham Lane, PR3 2AU · goosnarghchippy.touchtakeaway.net
Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe · 74 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED · cheatdazedesserts.com
Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Seafood/Steak House restaurant · theatrestbarandgrill.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 103-111 Market Street West, Preston,… · chewsyard.info
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 29 Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, PR25 3NP
Tea Shop, Cafe · Tea Shop cafe
Pasta, Pizza, Fast Food · Pasta/Pizza fast food · 85 Leyland Lane, Leyland, PR25 1XB
Curry, Fast Food · Curry fast food · 91 Poulton Street, Preston, PR4 2AJ
Korean, Cafe · Korean cafe · Winckley Street, Preston, PR1 2AA
Fish, Fast Food · Fish fast food · 632 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1SE
Noodle, Sushi, Restaurant · Noodle/Sushi restaurant
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · Preston, PR4 0HE
Cake, Cafe · Cake cafe · 42 Cannon Street, Preston, PR1 3NT
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:00 · 913 Garstang Road, PR3 5AB · bartonbanglabrasserie.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-21:30;Tu,We,Th 12:00-14:00,17:40-22:00;Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00;Su12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 169 Wigan… · papaluigis.co.uk
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Airports
Blackpool Airport (BLK) 13 mi to the centre
Blackpool, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jet2.com, Aer Lingus, Star1 Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Dalaman, Dublin, Faro… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Jet2.com LS (73C, 737-300) · 7 routes: Alicante, Arrecife, Dalaman, Faro, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Aer Lingus EI (AT4) · 1 route: Dublin*
- Star1 Airlines V9 (L4T) · 1 route: Isle Of Man
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Warton Aerodrome (WRT) 7.3 mi to the centre
Warton, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip 4.2 mi to the centre
Hoghton, ENG, GB
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield 6.2 mi to the centre
Leyland, Lancashire, ENG, GB
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Warton Aerodrome (WRT); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Preston, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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