Must See Sights and Landmarks in Preston Area

"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."

"As home to the aforementioned world-famous Manchester United Football Club, this is the UK’s largest club stadium with a maximum capacity of around 76,000 spectators. It’s called ‘The Theatre of Dreams’ for a reason. The facilities are also world class, with cafes, restaurants, VIP boxes, event spaces and even a museum with accompanying tour."

"Affectionately called the Theatre of Deams, Old Trafford is home to the world famous Manchester United Football Club. It's home to many of the red's matches throughout the football season, as well as the official Megastore. Stadium tours also take place regularly which anyone can book on to."

"Seconds on foot from the futuristic architecture of Salford Quays is a splendid Tudor mansion, home to the Radclyffe family for 300 years. The surviving parts of Ordsall Hall are built on two ranges around a courtyard knot garden, the south dating to the 15th century, and the west range completed in 1639. These both incorporate older elements dating back 750 years."

"Ordsall Hall is a large former manor house in the historic parish of Ordsall, Lancashire, England, now part of the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester. Ordsall Hall is situated 1 km east of Lowry Outlet Shopping. Photo: Nev1, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"The Blackpool Comedy Carpet is a one of a kind tourist attraction, and a unique work of art as well!. Created by artist Gordon Young, the Comedy Carpet is a grand celebration of comedy. It is a visual installation on the floor right outside the Blackpool Tower, containing the catchphrases of some of the most loved comedians of all time, and it pays homage to over 1,000 comedians and comedy write...Read more"

"Comedy Carpet Blackpool is one of the tourist attractions in Blackpool, created by the artist Gordon Young in 2011. It is considered the largest piece of public art in Britain. The Comedy Carpet covers an area of 2,200m2 with 850 writers and comedians represented on the carpet."

"There’s an incredible history behind Pendle Hill, a Bronze Age burial site. This breathtaking landmark maintains a strong association with witchcraft thanks to the witch trials of 1612. For walkers, access to the hill is most commonly from nearby village of Barley."

"Perhaps St John (The Minster), Preston is your favoured parish church or if you have another connection with it as recognised by the church, we'd love to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons, and we'd like to hear yours."

"Manchester’s other football team is Manchester City, and you can tour their stadium and club and learn all about their history. Tours will take you behind the scenes and you will even get the chance to see areas such as the player’s dressing rooms. Again, this is another one for the football fans out there so if you’re not into football, you’ll probably wanna skip this."

"The home of Manchester City FC was built to house the 2002 Commonwealth Games, but a condition of its building was that it could be converted from an athletics stadium into one suitable for football, and this was carried out shortly after the games…"

"Situated next to Manchester Victoria station, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station Station offers accommodation in Manchester. Located 1.4 km from Manchester Arena, the property is also 2.4 k..."

"Right above the desk of the reception you’ll see these baskets hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant of the hotel is also very photogenic."

"The Bridge is a solid choice for a great night out in Blackpool. The venue is rather family-friendly, with regular shows, quiz nights and karaoke available among other entertainment options. Entry is free of charge, and drinks come at low prices."

"Karaoke on daily.The Bridge is one of the cheapest bars in south shore Blackpool which has daily entertainment. Nearby: Blackpool Football Club (BFC), Central Pier. 124 Lytham Road, FY1 6DZ"

"Situated on lytham road near the football ground is this great pub with lots of good live music and cabaret."

"Serving honest, freshly-cooked food, Harvester creates a warm, family-friendly vibe at its hundreds of restaurants throughout the UK. From tapas-style starters and juicy rotisserie chicken, to famous signature ribs and 100% British beef burgers, the…"

"When you choose Harvester at Quayside MediaCityUK, you can sit back and relax with family and friends in a happy atmosphere."

"Pan-Asian food with an infusion of Chinese, Korean and Japanese influences, Fuku is another of Hatch’s hidden gems, offering an array of both traditional-style dishes and innovative fusions. From the classic Katsu curry and salt and pepper chicken, to triple-stacked crispy chicken burgers topped with cheese and spicy mayo – there’s a whole lot of comfort food to go at at Fuku, each dish as mouthwatering as the next. Fuku Food MCR, Hatch, 103 Oxford Rd, M1 7ED."

"I’ve been followingFuku Food on Instagram for ages and pre-lockdown they were on my list to visit, so there was no other choice for me. As you can see from the main pic, I ordered the Hot Loaded Fries and they tasted so good!. Expect to find Japanese katsu curry dishes, Korean Fried Chicken, classic salt & pepper dishes and more."

"About: With plenty of seats available at the bar, pull up a stool and watch the masters in action. Sapporo's contemporary take on Japanese cuisine tastes just as good as it looks. The restaurant's friendly and attentive staff will be able to tell you everything you need to know about each dish and how it will be served - so there won't be any unpleasant surprises!"

"About: Sapporo Teppanyaki is so much more than a great place to eat. It’s an exciting family dining experience that you won't soon forget. Children will be amazed as their meals are cooked right before their eyes."

"Sapporo is synonymous with fun, so it’s no surprise that this showtime restaurant is one of the most popular 'partying' restaurants in the city & ..."