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Fishergate High Street

Fishergate High Street

Along Fishergate high street you will find an assortment of popular places to shop, eat, and drink. These places include fashion and shoe retailers, beauty salons, travel groups, and cafés.

Breaking off from the high street is the Harris Quarter, Preston's cultural and civic heart, home to Preston Flag Market, the Harris, Animate leisure and entertainment venue, the Guild Hall Theatre and a number of big brand shops, independent stores and numerous great eats. 

If you're looking for something off the beaten track, you will also find quaint side streets stemming from Fishergate high street. These include the colourful and vibrant Cannon Street, with it's welcoming community of independent businesses, and the cobbled olde worlde Winckley Street, which - as well as being picturesque - offers independent shops, a variety of cafés, and contemporary bars.

High street shops

Whether you're looking for fashion, homeware, gadgets, or something different, you will find all you need along Fishergate high street.

Stores include:

  • Waterstones
  • River Island
  • Next
  • Office
  • Marks and Spencers
  • Primark
  • WH Smith
  • Loupe - luxery jewellery and watches
  • Trespass - outdoor clothing
  • Boots
  • Three phone shop
  • Sharps
  • JD - sports wear
  • Slaters Menswear
  • Bodycare - super drug
  • Ann Summers
  • Richer Sounds
  • Clarks - shoes
  • EE Phone shop
  • Vodaphone
  • Clinton's - cards and gifts
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Lush

Shopping centres

Fishergate Shopping Centre, opposite Preston Train Station, marks the start of Fishergate high street and makes a fine start to a shopping spree. The centre is home to a large TK Maxx and TJ Hughes as well as independent fashion and homeware shops. 

Midway along the high street is St George's Shopping Centre, Preston's largest shopping centre. From stationary and beauty to fashion and toys, you're sure to find something for everyone inside.

Heading towards the end of Fishergate high street you can admire the Grade II listed Miller Arcade, perfect for even more shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or enjoying a relaxing drink. This grand Victorian building is well worth a visit for both shoppers and those who appreciate history and architecture.

Eat and drink

Preston's high street has all you need to keep you fuelled for shopping. For a full list of places to eat and drink see our Food and Drink directory.

On the go

If you're after a bite to eat on the go then you can choose from a variety of popular fast food and bakery chains or independent eateries, such as Bob and Berts.

Light bites and drinks

For caffeine boosts or relaxing bites to eat, Fishergate high street has a number of popular cafés, including Brucciani's, Rise, Black Sheep Coffee and Costa. There are also a variety of other fantastic  cafés serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, cakes, and refreshing drinks and coffee.

Your options don't end there, down the side streets are an array of cool cafés, including Jonah's - perfect for coffee lovers and those after a light snack.

Lunch and evening meals

When looking for something more hearty and for evening meals, you'll find a number of restaurants dotted along the high street and tucked down its side streets. You can sample some sensational Indian cuisine at Mowgli Street Food, share some tapas at Fino Tapas, enjoy some guilt free healthy lunches from Delishus or tuck into some traditional and hearty grub at one of the city's bars and pubs.

Independent high street

Preston's high street isn't just home to big brand names, there is also a colourful mix of independent shops to discover. Along Fishergate high street, Cheapside, and side streets, are a number of independent shops selling items from records and jewellery to vintage clothing, antiques and lingerie.

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Fishergate high street
Fishergate high street
Woman shopping along Fishergate high street.
View down Fishergate high street.
Shoppers along Fishergate high street during the summer.

Map and directions

Fishergate High Street is located in Preston City Centre. For nearby car parks see City Centre Parking.

Public transport directions

Bus: Fishergate High Street is located 0.4 miles from Preston Bus Station, roughly an 8 minute walk. 

Train: You will find Fishergate High Street directly ahead of you when exiting Preston Train Station's main entrance/exit, roughly a 1 minute walk. 

Map address for Fishergate High Street

Approximate address for SatNav: Fishergate High Street, Preston, PR1 2HU.