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Christmas in Preston

Christmas in Preston is quite literally a feast of festivities, with yuletide events, seasonal shows - and of course the essential late night shopping which begins on Dec 3rd, following the celebrity 'christmas lights switch on' event the week before on Nov 19th! More....

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Visit the special offers page to see the latest promotions offered by hotels in the Preston area such as Barton Grange, Mariott and Legacy!

Welcome to Prestons' dedicated tourism website.

This site aims to provide you with all the information you require to plan a full itinerary during your visit to Preston; from transport, to accommodation, events and attractions. If any of the information you require cannot be found on this website or by using our comprehensive search facility please do not hesitate to contact the Tourist Information Centre who will be happy to be of assistance during office opening hours 10.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Call (01772) 253731 or email tourism@preston.gov.uk

Situated in the heart of the colourful county of Lancashire, Preston is the gateway to Lancashire's beautiful landscape and historical sights. Preston, the administrative capital of Lancashire, is the largest and most important commercial centre in the county and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Preston's history dates back to the Doomsday Book and to 1179 with the granting of the Charter, which gave the right to hold a Guild Merchant every 20 years. The "Once in a Preston Guild" tradition continues to this day and we look forward to the next in 2012.