Visitor attractions and information - Preston
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 Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Nr. Preston PR5 0SH.
Tel: 01254 852 986. A beautiful example of English renaissance
architecture standing proudly on a hill overlooking the surrounding
countryside. Over the centuries this ancient fortified manor
house welcomed and entertained many distinguished guests and
visitors including King James I, William III, George V and Queen
Mary and the Duke of Edinburgh. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 3 miles southeast of Preston. |
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Samlesbury
Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254
812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. It is
maintaind by a trust founded in the 1920's when the Hall was
about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been a museum
and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall is open
to the public every day except Saturdays when we are closed for
weddings, opening times are 11am - 4.30pm at an admission price
of £3 for Adults and £1 for children. Henry VIII
is here every Sunday giving free guided tours, first tour starts
around 11.15am. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk.
About 4 miles east of
Preston. |
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The Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street,
Preston PR1 4YP. Tel: 01772 534075. Situated within a Grade ll
listed building. Discover our Victorian schoolroom, enjoy a tour
through the Home Front during World War 2 and Fast Forward to
the Fifties. Location:
In the centre of Preston. |
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Preston lies in the county of Lancashire which takes
its name from the city of Lancaster and is sometimes known as
the County of Lancaster. To the west of the county are miles
of sandy coastline with some of Britain's most popular seaside
resorts, while to the east you will find open countryside, rugged
fells and moorland. Lancashire is home to the Forest of Bowland,
the picturesque Ribble and Lune Valleys, nature reserves and
several country parks. The towns of Burnley, Blackburn and Chorley
offer visitor attractions that reflect their once important role
as the cotton-weaving centre of Britain.
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