Winckley Square, Preston: location and parking
The apartment is at Apartment 2, 6 Winckley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ, in Preston's Georgian quarter. Winckley Square Gardens is right outside the window, and the city centre's restaurants, bars and shops are within walking distance.
Map
Walking distances
| Place | Distance | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Preston station | approx. 500 m | approx. 6 min |
| Fishergate Shopping Centre | approx. 350 m | approx. 4 min |
| Miller Park | approx. 600 m | approx. 8 min |
| Avenham Park | approx. 550 m | approx. 7 min |
| Preston Guild Hall | approx. 650 m | approx. 8 min |
| University of Lancashire campus | approx. 1300 m | approx. 16 min |
Approx. walking distances and times, worked out from map coordinates. Actual routes may vary.
Why guests choose this location
- Winckley Square Gardens right outside the window, but quiet
- Preston station within a short walk, so you can arrive without a car
- Free parking behind electric gates and high walls if you do drive
- Fishergate shops and the city centre's restaurants and bars a few minutes away
- Avenham and Miller Parks, with riverside walks along the Ribble, close by
Getting here
- By train: Preston station is around a 5-minute walk.
- By car: park for free behind the electric gates. Directions are sent before you arrive.
Parking near Winckley Square
Parking in Preston city centre can be a hassle. Guests park for free on site behind electric gates and high walls, at no extra cost, with room for a van. You won't have to look for a space or feed a meter.
University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) graduations
Coming to Preston, Lancashire for a UCLan graduation? The University of Lancashire, as UCLan is now called, holds its graduations on its own Preston campus. Check the university's dates, then book early, because graduation weeks go quickly.
Preston Guild Hall events
Coming to a show or concert at Preston Guild Hall? The Guild Hall publishes its own event listings, so check those for dates.
Days out nearby
- Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
- Preston Docks and Marina
- Brockholes Nature Reserve
Friends of Winckley Square look after the gardens.