Discover Preston's Heritage...

In a country such as the UK there is such a variety of history and heritage that everyone is sure to find something which will interest them. There is also a huge variety of historical artefacts and sights in Preston, as even the newest English city is steeped in history.

If you are planning a day of sightseeing and historical discovery, you want to make sure you are able to get home safely after all of your exploration. Therefore, hire a limousine to take you out to Preston where you can take a step back in time and not have to worry about conserving your energy for the drive home as your chauffeur will take care of you.

You can see original buildings and monuments all around Preston as soon as you arrive and to get a good background on the history of many of the buildings and cultures in Preston, first stop in at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library.

The Harris Museum showcases a huge collection of historical and contemporary paintings and sculptures including ceramics, textiles, glass and the largest collection of perfume bottles in the UK. In the Harris’ Story of Preston Gallery you will learn about the long and rich history of Preston through a variety of ever changing exhibits.

You can also visit Preston’s old court house which is now the Museum of Lancashire and which has displays of the cultural and historical heritage and even has a display of a 1940s street for you to explore as well as an Anderson air raid shelter, complete with air raid siren.

The Museum of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment tells the story of the boys who came to Preston and Lancashire to serve their regiment and those who follow in their footsteps today. The display of the regimental collections is the largest military collection in the North West.

When you have taken a stroll through the history of the newest English city and discovered the secrets of Preston, your chauffeur will be waiting to take you smoothly back to your door.

For more information about hiring a limousine for a historical tour of Preston, contact Preston Limo Hire now.