5 Specialty Museums in Preston That You Shouldn't Miss

September 9, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Preston, United Kingdom including Lancashire Infantry Museum, Church Cottage Museum, British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Ribble Steam Railway and Museum, Ribchester Roman 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/
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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. Church Cottage Museum

Church Ln Broughton in Amounderness, Preston PR3 5LD England +44 1772 719394 [email protected] http://broughtonparish.org.uk/church-cottage-museum/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Church Cottage Museum

3. British Commercial Vehicle Museum

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

4. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum

Chain Caul Road, Preston PR2 2PD England +44 1772 728800 [email protected] http://www.ribblesteam.org.uk
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4.5 based on 295 reviews

Ribble Steam Railway and Museum

We are next open Saturday 10th October. To visit, please book in advance through www.ribblesteamtickets.co.uk Preston’s old Industrial Docklands and has been greeting visitors since 2005. We have a committed team of enthusiastic volunteers ready to help you during your visit whether its sharing our extensive and varied knowledge of our engines or the explaining the inner workings of our steam and diesel engines we are all here and happy to help.

Reviewed By paulahJ547VV

We were a group of five adults two babies and a three year old. We all really enjoyed the experience. 55 minute steam train ride, long enough for kiddies as no loos on board. The wonderful staff, mainly give up their own time to provide this unique service. How wonderful to speak to so many enthusiastic people! Santa was fab and with a real beard and real wife???? the train museum was really cool too. We're going to make this an annual trip as long as it keeps going as it's run on a shoestring.

5. Ribchester Roman Museum

Ribchester Roman Museum Riverside Ribchester, Preston PR3 3XS England +44 1254 878261 [email protected] http://www.ribchesterromanmuseum.org
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4.0 based on 136 reviews

Ribchester Roman Museum

The museum contains informative and colourful displays about the prehistory and Roman history of Ribchester, using many archaeological finds from the site, including coins, sculpture and metalwork. There are also remains of the Roman fort and baths outside the museum. Regular events and temporary exhibitions take place throughout the year. Pre-booked guided tours and educational visits can be arranged by email. Our next event is Iron Age Day on Sunday 10th September 2017. Come and find out about life in Celtic Britain!

Reviewed By fran1004 - Preston, United Kingdom

Visited with my sons aged 9 and 14. Small museum but lots of information and things to do. For half term they had activities on including making a shield, writing a letter in Latin, jigsaws, mosaic making, making a helmet and painting beads to make necklaces. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Due to the recent storms we didnt make it to the baths as the river route was slippy The lady did tell us another route to them but we were quite cold.

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