Museum of Lancashire, Preston

Name: Museum of Lancashire
Address: Stanley Street, Preston, PR1 4YP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 300 123 6701

#13 among attractions in Preston

Museum, History museum, Children's museum, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 53°45'41"N, 2°41'14"W

Address

Stanley StreetSt. Matthew'sPreston PR1 4YP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 300 123 6701

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Day trips

Museum of Lancashire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
13 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...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
16 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.
0.5 miW
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
13 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.
0.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Deepdale, Preston
19 min walk • Deepdale is a football stadium in the Deepdale area of Preston, England, the home of Preston North End. Deepdale is "widely recognised as being the oldest 'continuously used' football stadium in the world, though this is contested".
0.8 miSW
Park, Playground
Avenham Park, Preston
20 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.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
14 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.
0.4 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
11 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.
0.4 miW
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
10 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
17 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.
0.7 miSW
Park
Winckley Square, Preston
18 min walk • Winckley Square is situated near the centre of Preston, Lancashire, England, at the west end of Avenham. The square was first established in 1801, around Town End Field owned by Thomas Winckley, as an exclusive residential area for the town's gentry.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's Minster, Preston
13 min walk • Preston Minster, formally the Minster Church of St John the Evangelist, is in Church Street, in the centre of Preston, Lancashire, England. From its origin it has been the parish church of Preston. It is an active Anglican church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Lancashire?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Preston (1 min walk), Carey Baptist Church, Preston (8 min walk), St Paul's Church, Preston (8 min walk), Cardinal Newman College, Preston (9 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Lancashire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Lancashire:

Bus

London Road opposite Queen Street;London Road/GUS • Lines: 112, 125, 153 (5 min walk)
Queen Street • Lines: 109, 112, 125, 153 (6 min walk)

Train

Preston (24 min walk)