Beacon Fell Country Park

Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the oldest in the country, being designated in 1970. It is 16 kilometres ' (10 miles ) drive from Preston and is signposted from Broughton and Longridge. The Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of wood...

Harris Museum and Art Gallery

The Harris Museum offers the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 Listed building. What's more, we're free! We have something for everyone; collections of paintings, sculpture, textiles, costume, glass and ceramics as well as the story o...

Haslam Park

Probably the finest feature of Haslam Park is the magnificent lake which is linked to the Lancaster Canal by a natural waterfall. Flanked by wildflower meadows, park benches and the home of hundreds of wildfowl, the lakeside provides an attractive pl...

Miller Park

located on the riverside adjacent to Avenham Park, this park has the best floral displays to be found in the borough including spectacular sundial flower beds and Grotto Water Feature. The large ornamental Rose Garden has a Gazebo, which featured in ...

Moor Park

Preston's largest open space and has played host to many of the city's major outdoor exhibitions and events. The recreational facilities in this park are the best in the area. There are four bowling greens, space for four cricket matches played on ar...

Myerscough College Gardens and Plant World

Myerscough Gardens cover an area of approximately two hectares, containing over twenty themed plant borders set into a large lawned area, a pond and bog garden, a large collection of trees and an ornamental kitchen garden. The area was originally lai...

Ribble Steam Railway

Ribble Steam Railway is a great family day out in the middle of Lancashire. Travel along the one and half mile dock and riverside line, and visit our museum and workshop....

Ribbleton Park

Located on the Eastern side of Preston this park is one of the smaller parks yet still has a variety of amenities, including tree lined footpaths, wildlife area, community gardens, two Crown Bowling Greens, three full and one junior football pitches,...

Samlesbury Hall

Discover where the past meets the present at Samlesbury Hall: a haven for history lovers, a place of peace and tranquility, a home for Lancashire’s finest produce and a fantastic family day out.
Visit our splendid gallery and shop to sample Lanc...

The Museum of Lancashire

The Museum of Lancashire offers a real family day out. Housed in Preston's Old Court House the museum allows you to experience days gone by. Take a stroll along a 1940's street, take cover in the Anderson shelter when you hear the air raid siren and ...

The National Football Museum

The National Football Museum is home to the WORLD'S most important footballing collections including the official FIFA Collection. This contemporary styled museum also features a number of exciting interactive displays including an invitation from Ga...

TRAX motorsports

For more than 5 years Trax motorsport has provided a safe and exciting environment where adults and children can learn a range of motorsport skills. This unique and dynamic 140acre site is the largest off road facility in the UK with a variety of cir...