The City

Once a traditional mill town, Preston was awarded city status in 2002. It is now one of the UK's youngest and hippest cities with an up and coming urban centre that continues to attract major investment and regeneration.

Built on the site of a former mill in the centre of the city, The Linen Buildings lies just minutes from every conceivable modern convenience. Leading retailers and cultural attractions rival those of any UK city. Award-winning restaurants and lively cafe bars spill out onto the streets during the summer months making this feel like a truly cosmopolitan city.

The city has an enviable location at the centre of the UKs transport network, which provides direct links North and South. A perfect base, Preston is home to major businesses like BAE Systems, BNFL, Alstom and many more. It is also a centre for education, accommodating more than 25,000 students from the University of Lancashire each year.

• Preston Guild Hall and Charter Theatre 0.3 miles
• Harris Museum and Art Gallery 0.5 miles
• Bars and restaurants (Bar Censsa, Mood, Browns Cafe Bar, Chophouse, Bistro French) within 1 mile
• Rail - Preston Train Station (direct links to London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, York, Glasgow and Edinburgh) 1 mile
• VUE multiscreen cinema 1.5 miles
• A variety of primary and secondary schools within 3 miles
• Motorway networks: M6 (Birmingham and the Lake District), M61 (Manchester), M55 (Blackpool) and M65 (East Lancashire) are all under 5 miles away.
• Preston is within one hours drive of three international airports: Blackpool, Manchester and Liverpool.

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