What to do and see in Preston, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

December 15, 2021 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in Preston, United Kingdom including Lancashire Infantry Museum, Palace Cinema, The Ferret, Beer Brothers Brewery, Ninja Adventure Park, The Beauty Room, Plug & Taps, Baker Street, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, British Commercial Vehicle Museum.
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1. Lancashire Infantry Museum

Watling Street Road, Preston PR2 8AA England +44 1772 260584 http://www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk/visitor-information/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Lancashire Infantry Museum

Reviewed By margaretwT8486LR

In December my partner and I went to Fulwood Barracks. Our objective was to gain more information about my partners two Grandfathers WW1 military records. The staff on duty were very helpful and were able to provide new and fascinating facts. One of the volunteers, Damian, then gave us an informative tour of the Barracks and told us more about the history of the many exhibits. A memorable day thank you.

2. Palace Cinema

Market Place, Preston PR3 3RR England +44 1772 785600 http://www.thepalace-longridge.co.uk
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 88 reviews

Palace Cinema

Reviewed By carole455 - Preston, United Kingdom

Lots on offer in this old cinema. It has a bygone feel but offers all sorts. Coffee and cake/ice cream/sweets/good beer. They are working on being sustainable with ideas such as free squash for kids if you bring a suitable cup. They use volunteers and have a film/book club providing community with a great social hub. I enjoy a yoga class held there. And of course the film program is an interesting mix of new releases, classics and locally produced films.

3. The Ferret

55 Fylde Road, Preston PR1 2XQ England +44 1772 200017 [email protected] http://www.theferret.info
Excellent
91%
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

The Ferret

4. Beer Brothers Brewery

Ranglet Rd Unit 335, Walton Summit Centre, Preston PR5 8AR England +44 7921 519129 [email protected] http://www.beerbrothers.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Beer Brothers Brewery

Beer Brothers Brewery is Preston's biggest "micro brewery", producing a wide range of excellent beers. We brew craft and real ales to our own unique recipes. The Brewery also benefits from having its own Taproom and bottle shop on site.

Reviewed By GSXRCarlos - Preston, United Kingdom

My fiance purchased the brewery tour as a Christmas present for myself and my father. We thoroughly enjoyed it and were there for about 2 hours. Sample beers were great and we bought more to take home. Phil and Dave are great guys and really knowedgable and easy to talk to.

5. Ninja Adventure Park

Mercer Street Unit E, Fishwick Park, Preston PR1 4LQ England +44 1772 821802 [email protected] http://ninjaadventure.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Ninja Adventure Park

Welcome to the Ninja Adventure Park Preston an opportunity for you to test your skills on our ninja warrior styled obstacles. With over 20 childrens obstacles and 30 adult obstacles as well as a 2 tier high ropes course theres plenty for adults and children a like. Come down and test you ninja skills.

Reviewed By PaulyRLFC - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Kids loved today, staff really friendly & helpful also have the VR attached to it I decided to get the ninja adventure and the VR session. Would definitely be coming back if the kids want to (I think they do)

6. The Beauty Room

19 Woodplumpton Road Ashton on Ribble, Preston PR2 2LN England +44 1772 721820 [email protected] http://www.thebeautyroompreston.co.uk
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

The Beauty Room

Trading since december 2006, the ever growing team are based at Allure hair & beauty in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, as of 2020

7. Plug & Taps

32 Lune Street, Preston PR1 2NN England https://www.facebook.com/Plug-Taps-759755327564030/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Plug & Taps

Reviewed By NB1957

This great little place was one of the recommendations to me by the chap at the excellent Priest Town Brewing at Preston Market another must visit for beer fans. I was so glad that he suggested it as I also discovered that it was a matter of yards from the Premier Inn where I was staying. Really decent selection of real ales and keg craft ales with enough variety to meet everyones taste and all well kept. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and happy to talk about the beer and let you try before you buy. A compact friendly place and certainly where I will be returning next time I am in Preston.

8. Baker Street

30-34 Avenham Street, Preston England +44 1772 822444 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/bakerstreetpreston/
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Baker Street

Harris Museum & Art Gallery Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP England +44 1772 258248 [email protected] http://www.harrismuseum.org.uk
Excellent
59%
Good
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Poor
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4.5 based on 407 reviews

Harris Museum and Art Gallery

A great day out for all the family, the Harris Museum Art Gallery & Library is a treasure trove of fantastic art and fascinating objects for all the family. Come and explore our remarkable collections of fine art, contemporary art, fashion, textiles, ceramics, glass and history, all housed in a stunning Grade I listed building in the heart of Preston ... and we're completely free to visit! We're open seven days a week throughout the year (closed Bank Holidays). Relax in our cafe in one of the most stunning surroundings in Preston and buy an unique gift or memento of your visit from our shop. There is also a Makerspace for visitors to book onto our shared art, craft and technology workshops. There is free wifi, disabled access and baby-changing facilities.

Reviewed By deereviewsstuff

My partner and I visited by chance when we were visiting Preston and were delighted with this interesting museum (and great little cafe). There is a well set-out display of historical objects and information surrounding Preston and Lancashire, which we were spent most of our time. Foucault's Pendulum is something that shouldn't be missed. There's a gift shop available if that's of interest, though as I feasted of knowledge (rather than stuff to buy) cannot comment on this in detail.

10. British Commercial Vehicle Museum

King Street Leyland, Preston PR25 2LE England +44 1772 451011 [email protected] http://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

British Commercial Vehicle Museum

From the bygone days of horse drawn carriages through to the state of the art power trucks you will discover a visually rich array of buses, fire engines, delivery trucks and even a very unique lawnmower.

Reviewed By G5718BPjohne - Sutton, United Kingdom

Visited the British Commercial Museum and it was a fantastic collection of all types of transport from the past right up to the present , all imaculately preserved

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