Preston War Memorial Trail
Delve into the past of Preston's heroes...
Embark on the Preston War Memorial city trail to uncover the city centre's memorials dedicated to great Prestonians.
The trail is roughly 1.7 miles long and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Suitable for
The Preston War Memorial 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 the trail download the map and guide: Preston War Memorial Trail guide (PDF).
Spy something extra
As well as these city centre memorials, there are a large number of memorials around the city. For more details on where to find these visit Preston Remembers - Preston Memorial Challenge.
Halewoods bookseller's family memorial - Friargate
This WWI scroll and bronze disc usually appears in the window of Preston's Halewoods Booksellers during Remembrance season. This commemorates the bookseller's family member.
Map address for Christchurch War Memorial (starting point)
Preston Registration Office, Bow Lane, PR1 8ND.