Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Preston

"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."

"As industrial as the city may be, even Manchester needs a few beautiful churches. Possibly the most impressive of them all is Manchester Cathedral. Over five hundred years old, the building is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside."

"For those tired out by the endless entertainment Blackpool has to offer, Stanley Park – the town’s major park – is the perfect spot to spend a more sedate day. Relax in the sunshine under the lush green canopies while admiring the exceptional landscaped design and rare wildlife of the park. The area is also home to sports centres, golf courses, a cricket ground, boat hire, an art deco cafe, a skate park and crazy golf."

"This beautiful park opened up in 1926 {which was news to me!. } and it has everything from an iconic bandstand, a beautiful boating lake and Italian style gardens. My kids and I love nothing more than a good old-fashioned picnic under the shade of the trees in Stanley Park, especially on a good day!"

"Stanley Park is a public park It is Blackpool’s primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares (260 acres). It features a large boating lake, many scenic trails and a huge children’s park, tennis courts, a skate park and more."

"The Sealife Centre is always a fun attraction to visit with the kids and the Sealife Centre in Blackpool is loads of fun. We pop by every time we’re visiting Blackpool and last year, my teenage daughter even got a VIP Shark Keeper experience for her birthday. It was the most amazing experience and one that we can both highly recommend."

"Below we have a list of things to do in Blackpool and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try. This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Blackpool getaway."

"Set on Lancaster Canal, Haslam Park is a beautiful Edwardian park in Ashton. The park's two main entrances feature Grade II listed gates and make the park particularly special. Since 2006, the northern part of the park has become Haslam Park Nature Reserve and that, along with the sensory gardens, lime tree avenue and old drinking fountain, mean that this park should not be missed."

"Hidden just off Cop Lane in Penwortham, Hurst Grange Park is the largest park in Penwortham and was once owned by William Adam Hulton's family in the now demolished Hurst Grange mansion. The park is now full of mature trees and rolling hills, ponds and wildflower meadows. Hurst Grange Coach House, is the only part of the original building that remains standing and is opened occasionally for events, including the annual Penwortham Live."

"A collaboration between Gingers, Lushbrownies and Bakeorama, Milk Jam brings three of the city’s most beloved dessert connoisseurs together to create the ultimate dessert parlour. Combining tantalising ice-cream, delicious brownies and some of the most beautiful cakes you’ve ever seen, you can go all out and get a bit of everything. The pop-up is only around for a limited time only, so don’t miss out on the ultimate sugar fix currently taking up residence on Oxford Street."

"The reputation of salted caramel and peanut butter, or Oreo cookie, is known all over Manchester. It can be difficult to choose from dozens of cake varieties. 85 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6EQ"

"Roast is a unique, independent coffeehouse that serves up a variety of brews and delicious breakfasts and brunches in the great tradition of NYC with a twist of this great city of ours thrown in for good measure. Think of it as Merseyside meets Manhattan on Crosby Road. They play host to bearded, skinny jeaned hipsters mingling with young’uns and their parents who’ve found a grown up place for families; and everyone in-between, whilst encouraging coming together."

"About: Serving you sushi off the belt, Wasabi is brilliant for casual lunches, and you can even order online - which we do pretty often, as it goes!. Alongside all of your favourites from sea, Wasabi boasts an impressive menu of classic Japanese dishes including chicken katsu curry and seared beef soba noodles. Affordable and reliable, Wasabi is perfect for first timers and sushi connoisseurs alike."

"Wasabi is a sushi and noodle bar that offers an extensive menu that is authentically Japanese in taste and flavour. They have 2 restaurants in Manchester that are located in Chinatown and Printworks. Available for dine-in, collection and delivery, you can definitely try their delicious offerings at your own convenience."

"Tucked away under the arches, Umezushi’s menu features sashimi, nigiri, hosomaki and more, with a specials board containing seasonal treats. Hot dishes might include wagyu beef or Taiwanese pork rice. The drinks list has a selection of sake and wines including Japanese koshu wines."

"The definition of tucked-away, this diminutive spot can be found (if you follow Deansgate past the Arena and turn left at the River Irwell) under the arches ..."

"King’s Gardens is a 17-acre garden located in the centre of Southport Town Centre, on the Promenade. The gardens are a hive of activity all year round and are a busy tourist attraction on the Southport seafront. The gardens have been restored to their former glory with Victorian shelters and the Venetian Bridge showcasing the beauty of the park, the gardens have sprung to life with an array of colourful flowerbeds and displays, lovingly maintained by the community."

"Nestled between Manchester Cathedral, the National Football Museum, the Corn Exchange, and Chetham’s School of Music are Cathedral Gardens Manchester. It is a new park but provides a great escape if you are in the Manchester city centre and want to take a breath. It is a regenerated area with a water feature that changes with seasons and concrete sitting areas and is now one of Manchester’s best parks."