Preston is a Lancashire city with a lot to offer for self-catering breaks. Its industrial past has left a legacy of listed buildings and today’s visitors will also gain from the city’s reputation as a shopping hub. It offers plenty of culture and family activities too. Harris Museum and Art Gallery has a fine collection of artworks but also houses local history artefacts, glassware, textiles and costumes, whilst hosting events for the kids. If you’ve got a soft spot for railway history, visit the steam locomotive collection at the volunteer-run Ribble Steam Railway. You’ll also discover the history of Preston Docks. Of course, riding on a train through the old dock area and by the River Ribble is a highlight. Preston is fortunate in having lots of green spaces, including two adjacent parks, namely Avenham Park and Miller Park, located not far from Preston’s city centre. Enjoy the facilities and take a riverside walk whilst on your cottage holiday.
What Preston offers for Cottage Breaks
Preston in the north west of England, in Lancashire, is one of England's newest cities. It's bounded to the east by the M6 Motorway that runs on to Cumbria. The motorway tens to be busy around Preston because of traffic travelling to Blackpool and Fleetwood to the north west, Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley to the east.
It's great location for an interesting holiday because it is so close the coast, sandy beaches and numerous tourist attractions.
Preston itself offers opportunities for riverside walks, cinemas, theatres, shopping, sightseeing at the marina and docks, canal walks, as well cultural pursuits. The Forest of Bowland for walkers and ramblers lies to the north east.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Preston, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Lancashire.
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