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The Top 20 Attractions around Preston

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Preston. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Preston is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for …

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Neolithic to Saxon finds from along the River Ribble during the creation of the Preston Docks and others revealed man has been in the area for a long time. The …

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Brand new cycle safety feature and part of the guild wheel.

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The Ribble Steam Railway is a standard gauge preserved railway in Lancashire, in the United Kingdom. It was opened to the public on 17 September 2005, running along Preston Docks

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Preston Marina

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Close to Preston's centre and on the banks of the River Ribble, Avenham and Miller Parks are lovely greenspaces, a breath of fresh air in the city. Their myriad paths, …

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Brock Bottom picnic area and nature reserve is a pretty site on the river Brock on the edge of the Forest of Bowland. There used to be a cotton mill …

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