University of Central Lancashire, Preston

Name: University of Central Lancashire
Address: Fylde Road, Preston, United Kingdom

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University of Central Lancashire, Preston

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The University of Central Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. Subsequently, known as Harris Art College, then Preston Polytechnic, then Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the 19th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1828 (197 years ago)Coordinates: 53°45'48"N, 2°42'30"W

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Fylde RoadUniversityPreston United Kingdom

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

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

0.5 miSE
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...
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
11 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.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
13 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
~1430 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
7 min walk • St Walburge's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Preston, Lancashire, England, northwest of the city centre on Weston Street. The church was built in the mid-19th century to a design by the Gothic Revival architect Joseph Hansom, the designer of the hansom cab, and is famous as having the tallest spire of any parish church in England.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
12 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.
0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
15 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
~1910 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
10 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
Winckley Square, Preston
15 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.
~120 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Preston
1 min walk • St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican parish church in St Peter's Square, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Central Lancashire?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Preston (1 min walk), Church of St Walburge, Preston (7 min walk), All Saints Church, Preston (8 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Preston (8 min walk).

How to get to University of Central Lancashire by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Central Lancashire:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 109, 111, 40, 41 (14 min walk)
Preston Bus Station (14 min walk)

Train

Preston (15 min walk)