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National Football Museum.

National Football Museum., Preston

 bonio Says:  Greatly enjoyed my couple of hours here, traces the history of English football pretty much from the beginning up to the present.Interesting exhibits, several of games that I was actually at, that really does make me feel old!An area dedicated to Preston North End, one of... 

Visit Preston Docks

Visit Preston Docks, Preston

 leecouk12324 Says:  Relaxing walk or cycle. Quite romantic with old fashioned lights and nice Rose Beds (see ALL PICS)Warning - the Pub at the far end - The Waterfront - is a little noisy in the bar area - but i think in the restaurant area it is usually ok except when they have themed evenings... 

Walk / Cycle the Ribble Way

Walk / Cycle the Ribble Way, Preston

 leecouk12324 Says:  Walk or cycle along the Ribble way or cycle the old Tramway from Preston to Bamber Bridge. 

Hotels  

Travelodge: Good value

Travelodge: Good value, Preston

 bonio Says:  Recently discovered this chain of hotels, book early for very good prices.Preston Travelodge is just a short walk from the town centre, rooms are neat, tidy and comfortable. Breakfast is available at extra cost.Enjoyed our short stay here.There is a car park here too, it's a... 

Restaurants  

Maharaja: Good Friday curry

Maharaja: Good Friday curry, Preston

 bonio Says:  Curry is the preferred food on a Friday when we're away - don't know why - it just is!Anyway not disapponted by our choice here, a comfortable city centre restaurant with an interesting menu. Several unusual dishes to choose from as well as the usual.Mrs Bonio very impressed... 

The Warehouse Brasserie: Fantastic!!

The Warehouse Brasserie: Fantastic!!, Preston

 kma9000 Says:  I have been to a lot of resturants and this one beats most of the others hands down. Recommended! 

So Noodle Bar: Noodles!!!

So Noodle Bar: Noodles!!!, Preston

 ScubaBoy Says:  I found this great little noodle bar in Preston. Clean, modern and well presented with a broad and tasty menu with a very good value. The kitchen is open, so you can see you noodles being cooked and the nice, relaxing music creates a good atmosphere.It is in a location that... 

What to Pack  

Never leave home without it!

Never leave home without it!, Preston

 bonio Says:   The CAMRA good beer guide, invaluable if you're looking for a decent pint in a strange town.Led us to The Market Tavern, Fox and Grapes and the Old Black Bull.Good beer in each, particularly enjoyed the Market Tavern - had two in there! 

Sports & Outdoors  

Deepdale

Deepdale, Preston

 bonio Says:  It's been many years since I last saw a game at the home of PNE, maybe the 93 season?Then the stadium was under renovation, completed now, and is a modern and comfortable place to watch a game by the looks of it. (maybe I preferred the old ground?)Sadly no game while we were... 

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 Walk or cycle along the Ribble way or cycle the old Tramway from Preston to Bamber Bridge. 

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Q:  Any ideas why there are 11 different Prestons listed on VT in the UK?! At least six of them seem to have tips pages, as far as I... 

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A: VT doesn't mess with member input, and likely there are 11 Prestons in the UK. Just because members have put info on several of them, doesn't mean they have chosen the... 

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An enjoyable overnight stay

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 This is Preston, Lancashire UK. Heading for an early flight from Blackpool airport, Preston was an ideal place to stay the night before. Arrived in time to visit the National Football Museum, then a... 

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Preston

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 Preston is a small University City. I find it is getting too urban for my liking and i like to take to the countryside around Preston - see Tips 

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Where I Live

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 I don't strickly live here though, I actually live about 8 miles away but my district is Preston. Not much to see, you could watch PNE if you want to die of boredom, walk up the main shopping street... 

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