Preston buildings & attractions

Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news

Preston Bus Station: City centre plans hint Preston City Council might be ready to invest

A draft strategy for the centre of Preston has hinted the city council will support splashing the cash on the Bus Station. Since the building achieved grade II listing in […]

11 years ago Preston Bus Station campaigners celebrate the building’s 44th birthday ahead of heritage parade

Preston Bus Station campaigners and fans have been celebrating the building’s birthday. The iconic grade II listed building turns 44 today and campaigner John Wilson was joined by others for […]

11 years ago A Taste of Autumn on Nation Apple Day in Ashton Park

Abundance Preston is helping to stop the waste and make good the use of unpicked fruit across Preston. On National Apple Day Sunday 20th October there will be an opportunity […]

11 years ago Parade to celebrate Preston Bus Station date announced

More information about the parade to celebrate Preston Bus Station has been released by the Save The Bus Station Campaign. The proposed march will be on Saturday 2nd November, meeting […]

11 years ago

Advertisement In pictures: Photos of Preston Bus Station as a listed building

On Monday the Bus Station was confirmed as a grade II listed building, so we sent Paul Melling down to get some new photos of the building. Well, it hasn’t […]

11 years ago Moor Park walk raises over £1,000 for charity

Over 100 people took part in a walk around Moor Park last Saturday to raise money for a Preston charity. Heartbeat’s annual walk is expected to raise £1,000 and saw […]

11 years ago Number 771: Preston Bus Station joins the list of the city’s listed buildings and structures

There’s been a lot of media coverage and indeed, robust debate about the listing this week of Preston Bus Station by culture minister Ed Vaizey. The decision recognises the building’s […]

11 years ago Not just the Bus Station: Three Preston parks get upgraded listed status

Three of Preston’s parks have had their special historic status upgraded. Moor Park, Avenham Park and Miller Park are all now having a star added to their grade II listing. […]

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