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Preston Blue Plaque Trail

Blue plaque and doorway on old Preston Catholic College building.
Trail length:1.8 miles approx. Taking around 40 minutes.
LocationThe Ferret


Preston is home to a remarkable amount of blue plaques. Explore some of these key plaques in the city centre by following the Blue Plaque Trail. The trail covers some of the most memorable places in Preston's history as well as the people that made the city what it is today.

Suitable for

The Blue Plaque Trail is a casual walk involving city centre footpaths. The route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, however, some gradual uphill and downhill footpaths are included. 

Download your guide

To follow this trail download the map and guide:  Preston Blue Plaque Trail guide (PDF) (PDF) [2MB] .

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Map address for The Ferret (starting point)

The Ferret, Fylde Road, Preston, PR2 2NH.

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