Sessions House, Preston

Name: Sessions House
Address: Preston, United Kingdom

#60 among attractions in Preston

Edwardian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Sessions House is a courthouse in Harris Street, Preston, Lancashire, England. The courthouse, which continues to be used for judicial purposes as well as being used as administrative offices for Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 53°45'35"N, 2°41'55"W

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Town CentrePreston United Kingdom

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Sessions House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harris Museum, St George's Shopping Centre, Covered Market, Fishergate Shopping Centre.

~190 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
1 min walk • Steeped in history and culture, the Harris Museum stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Preston, England. Situated in the heart of the city, this Grade I listed building is not only an architectural gem but also a treasure trove of art, history, and human...
~660 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
4 min walk • St George's Shopping Centre, formerly The Mall Preston and The Mall St George, is a shopping centre in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England.
~370 ftNW
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
2 min walk • The Covered Market in Earl Street, Preston, Lancashire, England is a Grade II listed landmark structure built 1870-75. After three aborted attempts to start the project in the early 1800s, and a serious construction accident in 1870 that set back progress, the covered market was finished in 1875.
~1810 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
9 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.5 miS
Park, Playground
Avenham Park, Preston
12 min walk • Avenham Park is a public park in Avenham, close to the centre of Preston in Lancashire in the northwest of England, and managed by Preston City Council. The park is located in Preston's Conservation area and leads down to the banks of the River Ribble. It was designed and built in the 1860s.
~180 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
1 min walk • The Preston Cenotaph stands in Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, England, and is a monument to soldiers from Preston who perished in World War I and II.
0.6 miSW
Park
Miller Park, Preston
15 min walk • Miller Park is a public park under the management of Preston City Council. It is located on the banks of the River Ribble in Preston, Lancashire in the north west of England. The park is one of two city centre Victorian era parks, the other being the adjacent and larger Avenham Park.
~1550 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
8 min walk • The Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa also known as St Ignatius Church is a Catholic cathedral of the Syro-Malabar rite in Preston, Lancashire.
~540 ftE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
3 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Children's museum
Museum of Lancashire, Preston
13 min walk • The Museum of Lancashire is an historic collection in Preston in Lancashire, England. The museum, which is based in the old Sessions House, is a Grade II listed building.
~880 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
5 min walk • The Church of St George the Martyr is in George's Road, off Lune St, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St John, Preston.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sessions House?

Nearby attractions include Preston Town Hall, Preston (1 min walk), Preston Cenotaph, Preston (1 min walk), Harris Museum, Preston (1 min walk), Covered Market, Preston (2 min walk).

How to get to Sessions House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sessions House:

Bus

Church Street Lava/Ignite;Stop G • Lines: 119 (3 min walk)
Church Street: J • Lines: 109, 112, 125, 153 (3 min walk)

Train

Preston (12 min walk)