3 Best Places To Visit in Preston

“Owl and Bird Of Prey Sanctuary is a famous sanctuary that protects raptor species. Their features flying demonstrations and treasure hunts for kids. Volunteers and non-profit run the Owl and Bird Of Prey Sanctuary and is home to over 90 birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures. The birds are housed in large, open-front aviaries in a woodland setting. Visitors can watch falcons fly up close and learn about various birds of prey. The Owl and Bird Of Prey Sanctuary welcomes visitors to view the birds and explore more about them.”

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“Ribble Steam Railway museum offers an unforgettable experience of Lancashire's world-famous industrial heritage. Visitors can explore the fantastic indoor miniature railway. Ribble Steam Railway is continually updated to provide a fully immersive experience of the northwest of England's industrial railway history and Preston Dock's past. There's always much to explore in this "hands-on" museum, which features a fabulous indoor miniature railway for children. The volunteers warmly welcome visitors. Children under three get free entry, and visitors with disabilities and one carer receive a concession rate.”

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“Lancashire Infantry Museum is a military museum and research centre. The museum is the largest regimental archive and the leading centre for military historical research in North England. Lancashire Infantry Museum's extensive library of exhibitions, archives, and military history showcases the fascinating stories of the Regiments of Central Lancashire, including the East, South, Loyal North Lancashire, and Queen's Lancashire Regiments. Lancashire Infantry Museum preserves and maintains records of about 120 separate units, including 59 battalions from World War I established by these Lancashire regiments. The museum also offers free parking for visitors' convenience.”

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