Home to heritage railways, beautiful Victorian parks and a thriving arts scene, Preston has it all – history, nature, and modern culture, making it the perfect destination for a day out or a city escape.
Take a ride along the scenic Guild Wheel, a 21-mile cycling and walking route that loops around the city highlights, offering views of the River Ribble, ancient woodland, and the countryside. Or stroll through Avenham and Miller Parks, where you will find beautiful gardens and historic architecture in the heart of the city.
Delve into Preston’s cultural life at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, with exhibitions ranging from contemporary art to fashion displays, or catch a live performance in one of the city’s theatres or music venues.
From cosy cafes and traditional pubs to global cuisine restaurants, Preston also has a vibrant dining scene. Find our favourites in this guide!
Take a ride along the scenic Guild Wheel, a 21-mile cycling and walking route that loops around the city highlights, offering views of the River Ribble, ancient woodland, and the countryside. Or stroll through Avenham and Miller Parks, where you will find beautiful gardens and historic architecture in the heart of the city.
Delve into Preston’s cultural life at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, with exhibitions ranging from contemporary art to fashion displays, or catch a live performance in one of the city’s theatres or music venues.
From cosy cafes and traditional pubs to global cuisine restaurants, Preston also has a vibrant dining scene. Find our favourites in this guide!
top things to do in Preston
Avenham and Miller Parks
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Wander around the River Ribble in these beautiful Victorian parks – the perfect spot for a picnic or a day out with the family!
Harris Museum
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Explore the museum’s fantastic art and local history collections or have fun with their kid-friendly interactive exhibitions.
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
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Take a scenic journey through Preston’s historic docklands on a vintage steam train. Learn more about the fascinating world of railways through hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and more!
top Preston food and drinks guide
Holy Grounds Coffee and Doughnuts
Freshly baked doughnuts and speciality coffee? Yes, please! Their menu changes every month to highlight the best of every season, and they're conveniently located next to the Japanese Garden. Perfect for a snack or a sweet breakfast on the go!
Chamo Street Food
Embark on a culinary trip around the globe at this fusion street food restaurant. Expect anything from tacos and arepas to mouth-watering arancini and fried chicken.
Seitanic
This all vegan pop-up stall in Chew's Yard serves up delicious Middle Eastern-style kebabs and loaded fries that will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. All their food is homemade and ethically sourced.
trains to Preston FAQs
We are planning to launch our new route connecting Stirling with London Euston in Spring 2026.
Our new route will link London Euston with Stirling, while also calling at Milton Keynes, Nuneaton, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Motherwell, Whifflet (serving Coatbridge), Greenfaulds (serving Cumbernauld) and Larbert.
We will be operating four daily affordable services between London Euston and Stirling with Preston to London providing a fifth return service.
We will be operating Class 222 six-car trains on the Stirling-London Euston route.
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