Top Things to do in Preston
What to do and see in Preston, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Preston, United Kingdom including Black Powder Gin Company, Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Palace Cinema, Crabtree Narrowboat Hire, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Avenham and Miller Parks, Fired 4 U, Beacon Fell Country Park, Escape Reality Preston, The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.
Restaurants in Preston
1. Black Powder Gin Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Join the multi award winning Black Powder for delicious tasting events like no other! Immerse yourself in the secluded ambience of our enchanting distillery and garden where you can access over 30 unique and naturally made gin-fusions including some which are deemed to be amongst the best gins in the world! With live music, food and an abundance of spirit what's not to like!
2. Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,467 reviews
Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary is a pure volunteer based, non profit group of volunteers. The flying display give you the visitors, Children & Adults, the chance to participate in the flying display and have our birds land on your gloved hand as they fly to you for their food. We have a collection of over 80 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species. All the birds are housed in large open fronted aviaries, sheltered in a woodland setting. We assist conservation and education of these beautiful Birds and we are involved with an average of 50 rescues each year.
Reviewed By Deborah047 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed our day at Turbary Woods today. The sanctuary is right next to a garden centre which has a cafe, which also has toilets. The cafe was reasonably priced and the food was delicious. We were allowed to get really close to the birds and the staff were all friendly and informative and you can see that they are all passionate about the birds. We learnt lots and were encouraged to get involved with the bird display which was really entertaining and interesting, Will definitely visit again, thanks for a great afternoon. Family of four ticket was £18.00, adults £6, children £4 and oap's £4. I think the fees are reasonable as the upkeep of the place must be expensive.
3. Palace Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
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.
4. Crabtree Narrowboat Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Crabtree Narrowboat Hire is a family run narrowboat hire company based on the idyllic, lock free Lancaster Canal. We operate 4 luxury boats from our base at Barton Grange Marina - our narrowboats were awarded 5 stars by Enjoy England in 2015 - the national English tourist board. Rest assured that you will find a warm welcome with Crabtree Narrowboat Hire.
Reviewed By malandles2 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Although we have been on the Lacaster Canal a few times before, this was our first time with Crabtree Narrowboats (and wont be our last-unless we get our own boat). Right from the first phone call, nothing was to much trouble, Mandy and Robert are really lovely people and very passionate about their business. They are very professional and their instruction and handover was excellent, they instilled every confidence that should anything go wrong (which it didnt), it would be sorted straight away. The Narrow boat (Willow) was lovely and very clean, it had eveything we needed and was good to handle. All in all we have a lovely week away from the humdrum of life, very relaxing and met some fantastic people along the way and made new friends. would recommend Crabtree Narrowboats to anyone considering this type of holiday.
5. Harris Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
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.
6. Avenham and Miller Parks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 708 reviews
Reviewed By U4927WDjeremyr
This former cotton town is striving to renew itself while retaining some of its grand past. Avenham Park and its approach through imposing Winckley Square and Ribblesdale Place is probably the best thing about Preston. It is certainly superior to a number of London parks. Elegantly landscaped alongside the river Ribble, with ponds, rockeries and a grand terrace and statues, the park caters marvellously for the family. It has a pleasant Pavillion cafe and a good Children's Play area as well as acres of well-tended green sward. And it is not very far from the shops, if it doesn't cure your addiction!
7. Fired 4 U
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Come to have fun together painting pottery choose from dragons to wine coolers using many different tools to create your designs or use the foam clay,decoupage or copper enameling to create art to take home with you on the day. We also do Baby hand and foot prints into clay or painted on to pottery as well as Pet prints. Birthday parties for adults and children are very popular
Reviewed By Duffer-lancashire - Preston, United Kingdom
We arranged a visit here for three of our grandchildren and their parents. They all enjoyed painting their chosen ornaments and were made to feel very welcome. A great wet weather activity. Thank you.
8. Beacon Fell Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By sophiec961 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Been visiting this local, bucolic place since I was a child nearly fifty years ago. Just a great place to walk your dog with family. The visitor centre is great. The cafe sells the best bacon butties. The wood carvings along the trails are fantastic and changing. Sadly the tiger carving has been stolen. It can get muddy with the British weather but wear boots and wrap up and it is great all year round. Took my children here during dusk on Halloween years ago and they loved the 'creepy' tiger woods! It does get busy but if you love dogs and own a dog friendly pooch then you'll all love it.
9. Escape Reality Preston
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Crystal maze meets Saw, you've seen the movies and watched the TV shows now come and experience it in real life. come with friends and family, play the game, solve the clues in this race against time and try to escape.
Reviewed By Lady_pickup
Great fun, the staff were friendly and helpful, they explained how things work and helped where we needed them to - will definitely visit again!
10. The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By GILLC940 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
After having lunch at The Willows Restaurant in the Garden Centre, my husband and I decided to have a look round The Flower Bowl. Wow - it's amazing - 10-pin bowling alleys, curling rink, cinemas, Crazy Golf, 'virtual' golf, coffee bar, and an American-type diner. We told the very pleasant young man, Matt, on Reception, that we were just having a look round, and he kindly explained all the facilities. There are trees with twinkling lights and the flower theme runs through the building. I felt more like I was in Florida than Bilsborough - it's gorgeous!
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