Plungington, Preston

#79 among attractions in Preston

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Plungington is a district of Preston, Lancashire, England, to the northwest of the city centre. It is now largely occupied by students attending the University of Central Lancashire. Historically, it was an area of working-class terraced housing dating from the late 1880s. ()

Coordinates: 53°46'13"N, 2°42'41"W

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UniversityPreston United Kingdom

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Plungington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Harris Museum, Preston
24 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...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston
23 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.
0.8 miSE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Covered Market, Preston
22 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.
0.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Deepdale, Preston
25 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".
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
25 min walk • Fishergate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Walburge, Preston
14 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.
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Preston Cenotaph, Preston
23 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.
0.8 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston
20 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.
1 miSE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Preston Guild Hall, Preston
25 min walk • Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England.
0.8 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St George the Martyr, Preston
22 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.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Church, Preston
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plungington?

Nearby attractions include Emmanuel Church, Preston (3 min walk), Moor Park Methodist Church, Preston (7 min walk), Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Preston (8 min walk), St Thomas' Church, Preston (11 min walk).

How to get to Plungington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plungington:

Bus

Withy Trees • Lines: 40, 41 (13 min walk)
Bus Station • Lines: 111, 40, 41 (24 min walk)

Train

Preston (27 min walk)