Preston Sports Arena

In April 2000 the Preston Sports Arena was opened by HRH The Princess Royal. The Arena provides facilities for students and the community. All the facilities are available for casual and block booking with competitive rates for junior, schools and community groups.

The £12million Arena provides facilities for Athletics (8 lane track), Rugby League, Rugby Union, Football (5 grass pitches) Hockey (2 floodlit all weather pitches) Netball and Tennis (4 floodlit courts) and Cycling (1.5 km circuit). The Arena also has 7 floodlit training grids an indoor room for activities, theory sessions and fitness training. A new 18 station fitness suite opened in May 2001.

Road Directions

From M6 Junction 32 follow signs for A6 Preston North. Turn left onto the A6 and left again immediately. Turn left at the roundabout, go under the A6 and take 2nd exit of next roundabout (B6241). At large roundabout take 3rd exit (B6241). Continue straight on over the next 2 roundabouts, over the canal and turn right at roundabout into the Sports Arena.

Public Transport Directions

Bus No 36 from the bus station. Please contact the transport enquiry line on 0870 6082608 for times.