Cheap Flights to Preston

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About Preston

Preston is a vibrant city in England’s Lancashire. It has historically been a significant port and industrial hub. It is one of the few cities in England that still manages to hold on to its good old north culture, with several words still used in the Lancashire dialect. Take cheap flights to Preston to experience this old world charm and its cultural attractions. Moreover, there are several hotels in Preston that is meant to cater to every pocket.

One of the greatest upholders of the city’s tradition and culture is the Harris Museum which is a Grade I building. The collection of this museum includes local history and archaeological remains. The Story of Preston highlights the historical account of the city. Its collection of fine arts includes almost 800 pieces of oil paintings by some famous artists like George Fredrick Watts, Richard Ansdell, Stanley Spencer, Alma-Tadema etc. The museum also showcases the largest collection of perfumes in England.

As far as its collection of fine art is concerned, a very notable piece would be the ancient elk skeleton which is called the Poulton Elk.

You will get to see the Foucault pendulum in this museum.

Another museum that is worth a visit is the Museum of Lancashire which is a grade II listed building. It flaunts a Neo-Classical style of architecture, which was designed by Thomas Rickman. The museum showcases the county’s history that is set in the old courthouse. Besides, it also exhibits objects and artifacts related to World War II and the Victorian era.

St. Walburge’s Church is a Roman Catholic Church that presents superb Gothic architecture belonging to the 19th century. This church is a Grade I listed structure with pure English heritage. It has a spire that is almost 94 m long, making it the tallest structure in Lancashire and the third-tallest building in United Kingdom. While its exterior is beautified with red sandstones, its interior is adorned with a wooden roof that is supported by 14 hammerbeams, at the end of which stands two life-sized statues of saints.

Another reason to book cheap flights to Preston is to enjoy its pulsating nightlife, especially at Wall St Lava Ignite.

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