Beach near Preston, United Kingdom

Preston Travel Guide

United Kingdom

Preston is a city in Lancashire, in north-west England, with a population of 313,332. It provides a base for exploring the surrounding county and the nearby Irish Sea coast.

The closest named beach is St Anne’s Beach, 20.9 kilometres away. Blackpool Sands is 23.1 kilometres from Preston, while Ainsdale Beach, Formby Beach and Crosby Beach are between 28.9 and 39.5 kilometres away.

Manual search
—

Local time

313,332

Population

190 miles away

Google Maps

Maps

Weather in Preston

Tue

16°

Wed

14°

Thu

13°

Know before you go

Pays in GBP

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +44

Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Preston

Jan

7°17

Feb

9°14

Mar

11°17

Apr

13°14

May

17°10

Jun

19°15

Jul

19°21

Aug

19°18

Sep

18°19

Oct

14°18

Nov

10°17

Dec

9°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Preston

  • St Anne's Beach

    20.9 km away

  • Blackpool Sands

    Blackpool Sands

    23.1 km away

  • Ainsdale Beach

    28.9 km away

  • Formby Beach

    Formby Beach

    33.6 km away

  • Crosby Beach

    Crosby Beach

    39.5 km away

Things to do in Preston

  1. Deepdale

    football stadium

    2 km

  2. Jamea Masjid

    muslim place of worship

    2.1 km

  3. St Andrew's Church, Ashton-on-Ribble

    protestant place of worship

    1.3 km

  4. Lancashire Archives

    history museum

    1 km

  5. Avenham Park

    park

    1.7 km

  6. Church Cottage Museum

    museum

    4.1 km

  7. Preston Cenotaph

    monument

    1.4 km

  8. Haslam Park

    park

    1.2 km

Frequently asked Questions

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.