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parking in Preston
Whether you’re visiting to shop, watch a football match, get something to eat, or are just passing through, we can help you pre-book and pay for parking across the city.
Alongside thousands of car parking spaces, we’re building a reliable EV network, so no matter what vehicle you’re driving, parking in Preston doesn’t get any easier than this.
Hello Preston
Preston is the UK’s 50th city, a Northern town that sits centrally in the country, on major roads to what feels like everywhere.
The birthplace of Wallace and Gromit, Freddie Flintoff, and Tom Finney, is currently going through some extensive redevelopment, but this is slowly breathing new life into the city, with great nightlife and fantastic places to eat.
Whether you’re here for a night out, passing through on your way to Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool or beyond, or want to delve into some of the city’s proud history, there’s plenty to do in Preston.
Top 4 things to do in Preston
1. Harris Museum – One of Preston’s most famous landmarks, this stunning building dominates the city centre, there’s always something going on nearby and it’s currently receiving a multi-million-pound facelift, making it somewhere to think about heading to during your next visit.
2. Parks – As a town that truly flourished during the Victorian Era Preston is home to loads of parks, with Winkley Square and Avenham being two fantastic places to stroll around with a coffee.
3. The Flag Market – home to a cracking Wallace & Gromit statue, great places to eat and loads of stalls, the Flag Market is a lovely restored Victorian building that’s right in the heart of the city.
4. The Ribble Valley – A short drive outside of the city is the Ribble Valley. Stunning scenery, incredible restaurants, quaint towns, and villages and loads of random attractions to explore, from Wild Boar parks to Roman ruins. It’s a paradise for anyone who loves hiking.
Parking in Preston
Preston has multiple car parks across the city, but depending on where you want to go and when spaces can fill up quickly and some sites can be pricier than you expect.
Finding somewhere to park, and somewhere affordable are very different things, with city centre parking being notoriously pricey across the UK, not just in Preston. Luckily, we can help.
Whether you’re heading to the University of Central Lancashire, or just want to look around some shops, using our Evology Parking app we can help you easily find secure, affordable parking across Preston.
Electric vehicle charging points in Preston
Preston is a city that’s embracing greener travel, and that includes EVs.
We’re bringing the future of EV charging to Preston – making it easy for you to find reliable EV chargers, plug-in and pay. Our Evology charging network consists of a range of destination chargers meaning you can enjoy your visit to the city whilst easily charging your car.
- Locate EV chargers across Preston
- Check the cost of charging in advance
- Easily pay for your charge session
- View charging progress whilst on the move
Disabled parking in Preston
Preston offers several disabled parking options, with Blue Badge holders permitted to park for free in council-managed car parks and on-street pay-and-display spots. By downloading the Evology parking app you can find out all the details for our car parks and check not only for accessible parking but also which sites have accessible facilities on site or nearby.
Pre-booking your space in advance makes your journey smoother journey and makes sure you aren’t worrying about where to park.
Public transport in Preston
Preston is also home to some fabulous public transport links. Trains run in and out of the city all day. But, if you want to drive in, one trick to beat the busy inner-city traffic is to park further out and hop on a bus or one of the multiple park and rides.
Download our Evology Parking App today!
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✓ Plan your trips to cut down on stress
✓ Power over parking in the palm of your hand
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