Preston Marina
THE GUILD CITY Built on the north bank of the River Ribble, Preston is a city and the administrative centre of Lancashire, England. The district obtained city status in 2002, becoming England’s 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. There’s a rich history to Preston, commonly known as the Guild City. F�������� hitecture and fantastic parkland to a rich sporting heritage and bustling nightlife.
P R E ST O N LANCASHIRE
Famous for the Guild procession, a prestigious event which takes place every 20 years. Based on Preston’s historic ‘Guild Merchant’ status, which gave the town the right to have an organisation of traders and craftsmen. A status that was given its Royal Charter by Henry II in 1179. Preston’s history runs long and deep, providing the foundation for today’s modern thriving city alongside its growing reputation as a major retail and administrative centre for Lancashire and the North West.
Preston obtained city status in 2002, becoming England’s 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
An area that proved such an integral player in driving the Industrial Revolution, Preston remains at the forefront of UK business growth to this day with a thriving economy.
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Preston Named the Best City to live & Work in the North-West of England PWC Good Growth for Cities index of economic success and personal wellbeing in UK’s 42 largest cities, had Preston leading the Northern Powerhouse for Growth
Well Connected
Cutting Edge Industry
World Class Universities
Connected to 4 major motorways and rail networks. Located
Number 1 in the UK for both advanced manufacturing and
The city is home to the University of Central Lancashire.
just 1 hour from Manchester and just over 2 hours to London.
aerospace with 500 aerospace supply chain companies; The
Formerly known as The Harris Institute, Preston Polytechnic,
A £1.5 million upgrade of the station is currently taking
areas is home to the 4th largest aerospace cluster in the
and more recently (1985–1992) as Lancashire Polytechnic,
place with a new station entrance and concourse. Further
world. Home to 50,000 businesses generating £28 billion per
"UCLan" is now the sixth largest university in the country,
inv������������������� the Preston to
year. A total £434 million new investment will lead to the
with over 33,000 students
Manchester via Bolton line and the proposed HS2 Hub
expansion and improvement of the transport infrastructure in
Station.
Preston and South Ribble at an unprecedented rate, enabling a forecast 20,000 new jobs and 17,420 new homes to be created. It will provide a huge boost to the local economy, which is expected to grow by £1 billion over the next ten years.
£434million Investment in Lancashire & Preston Economy expected to grow by £1 billion over the next ten years, generating 20,000 new jobs and 17,420 new homes
P R E ST O N L A N C AS H I R E
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Lancaster M6
Clitheroe
Blackpool Fleetwood
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Preston
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Burnley
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Lytham
M65
Blackpool
Blackburn
Accrington Clitheroe Rawtenstall Nelson
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Skelmersdale
Blackburn
Accrington
Rawtenstall M58 M61
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Chorley
Ormskirk
Winkley Square Conservation Area
City Centre Regeneration
Skelmersdale
City Deal Partnership Investment in Lancashire & Preston Burnley - Pendle Growth Corridor M58
Assisted Areas
City Deal Area
Winckley Square is one of ����������� a Georgian
The £50 million scheme is underway with the building of
Railway network
Square in the North of England. Centered around open gardens,
a new indoor market hall and resurfacing works under the
Burnley - Pendle Growth Corridor
the square is home to some impressive Georgian architecture just
restored 1875 Covered Market canopy and Box Market
Assisted Areas
50 yards from Preston’s main retail district.Established in 1801
under the restored 1920s Fish Market canopy. A cinema led
Motorway network
as an exclusive residential area of the city, over time it became
leisure scheme with an array of high class and major national
the premier legal and professional quarter accommodating many
restaurants will be built next to the new market hall on the site
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of the existing indoor market.
remaining a strong residential community.
Motorway network
City Deal Area
Railway network
Enterprise Zones
Growing Places
City Deal Employment Schemes
Growth Deals 1 & 2
City Deal Housing Schemes
Growth Deal 3
City Deal Highways Schemes
Garden Village Status
Enterprise Zones
Growing Places
City Deal Employment Schemes
Growth Deals 1 & 2
City Deal Housing Schemes
Growth Deal 3
City Deal Highways Schemes
Garden Village Status
GUILD HOUSE Guild House is a 4 storey development of Studios, 1, 2 &
Established in 1801 as an exclusive residential area of the city,
3 bedroom apartments located in the heart of Preston City
over time it became the premier legal and professional quarter
Centre. The development is designed with white gloss kitchens
accommodating many of the city’s professional and �����
and integrated appliances. The apartments are located within
services �ms, whilst also remaining a strong residential
a high demand rental area and designed to attract young
community.
professionals within the city centre. Attractive architectural properties offer the potential for further This is a fantastic opportunity for investors to own an
investment and a wider range of uses, in particular residential.
apartment on the stunning Georgian Winckley Square. Apartments in this area are always in high demand from
Situated north of Manchester, Preston is home to UCLAN
corporate and professional tenants. The apartment is situated
(University of Central Lancashire) which brings around 30,000
����� e minute walk from the train station (35 minutes
students to the city. One of the UK’s biggest universities
to Manchester), award-winning Miller Gardens and the city
(6th in the UK), UCLan has a distinguished global reputation.
One of the city’s biggest achievements is the Preston and Lancashire City Deal. This is a landmark agreement to achieve a transformation of the area, creating thousands of new jobs and homes. A total £434m new investment is pledged, 20,000 new jobs are forecast and 17,420 new homes will be created. The deal will provide a huge boost to the local economy, which is expected to grow by £1 billion over the next ten years. The Masterplan pushes Preston as key destination within the northern powerhouse developments prior to the arrival of the planned HS2 network in the city which would see prices and investment jump on again.
centre,with its huge selection of bars, restaurants and shops. Centred around open gardens, the square is home to some impressive Georgian architecture just 50 yards from Preston’s main retail district.
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University of Central Lancashire Winckley Square
Shopping District
Preston Bus Station
Conservation Area
Queens Shopping Park
Guild House
Preston Train Station Winckley Square
Avenham Park
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