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The historic city of Preston is the largest city in the county of Lancashire. A major port and industrial center, it is one of the few cities that has retained the 'old Northern culture' with many words of the Lancashire dialect still in use. Easily accessible by plane, rail, road and bus routes, Preston venues are the perfect choice for meetings, conferences, trade shows and exhibitions as well as weddings and private family celebrations.
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Situated on the banks of the River Ribble on top of a hill to the west of the Pennines, Preston was a boom town of the industrial revolution with textiles being produced here since the 13th century. Although the textile industry has declined in recent decades, the city has continued to grow and today is the seat of the Lancashire County Council and the Preston North End Football Club. The city is within 30 miles of Liverpool, Manchester and Blackpool making Preston venues an extremely popular destination for corporates to hold events and functions.
The presence of the British aerospace industry and many other industrial suppliers has increased the demand for Preston venues to host conferences and to provide meeting space. The unique facilities of the attractive Victorian Harris Park Conference and Function Center provide an unusual setting for any event including seminars, exhibitions and private functions.
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Nearby country hotels and Preston venues provide the ultimate location away from the city to host any meeting conference or exhibition. With venues like the Pickerings Country Hotel close to the most appealing market town of Garstang, Alnwick Castle and the White Swan Hotel all within a few miles of the city, conference organizers are spoilt for choice. Not only do these venues provide state-of-the art conference facilities but also provide a base for delegates to explore the charming and quaint villages outside the city limits. A little further away is the Fylde Coast with the famous seaside towns of Lytham and St. Annes on Sea and Blackpool. The picturesque Lake District is a little further north and provides a wonderful excursion for delegates to any Preston venue.
Fabulous hotels in Preston provide some of the most spectacular backgrounds for a fairytale wedding. From the elegant period mansion of Bartle Hall to Ferrari's Country House and the splendid banqueting halls of Barton Grange Hotel, every bride will find the perfect environment for her special day. With tables meticulously dressed in fine table linens, a wedding planner to ensure a trouble and stress free event, master of ceremonies and a red carpet on arrival, no request is too big or too small.
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Guests to any of the Preston venues will be able to enjoy some of the cities highlights. The most notable landmark is St. Walburge's Church which boasts the tallest spire on a church in England. The Miller Arcade, Town Hall, and the many beautiful Georgian buildings on Winckley Square are sure to impress visitors to the city.
Preston venues also provide plenty of opportunity for visitors to enjoy a diverse and vibrant night scene. A wide variety of clubs on the main High Street with venues such as Lava Ignite and Wall St. give voice to local talent as well as touring groups. The Preston Guild Hall and Charter Theatre is a hugely popular entertainment venue staging musicals, shows, drama productions and many other entertainment events.
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Venues provide much needed space for functions and events of all descriptions in the Lancashire County. Easily accessible and with great variation in style and size, from venues for small intimate groups for meetings or parties to traditional and elegant spaces for conferences and exhibitions, there is sure to be a Preston venue for all purposes.
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