Family-Friendly History and Heritage

Discover Preston's history and heritage at one of these family-friendly venues.

Battle of Preston 1715 Trail

Discover a battlefield on the streets of Preston...

Quaint cottage museum depicting life through the last 450 years...

Home of PNE FC and where football history was made...

Museum, Art Gallery, Café, and Library in one historical building...

Enchanting hilltop manor house and gardens with tours and tea room...

Head outdoors and explore Lancashire's milk fields...

The largest Regimental archive and the premier centre for military historical research in the North of England...

Spy some of the key locations that shaped Preston...

Grab your explorer's hat and discover the stories behind Preston's statues...

Stroll through the city centre for a heritage walk like no other...

Preston's historic waterfront...

Preston's historical Minster is open for exploring and cultural events...

Family-friendly museum with steam train rides and fun events...

Stunning medieval stately home with regular tours and events...

A Tudor building housing artefacts from the region's past, from Viking coins to medieval pottery...

Iconic and historical Preston landmark with 309ft spire available to climb...