Student Life
About Preston
Situated in the heart of the colourful county of Lancashire in the north-west of England, Preston dates back to 1179 and has now become the gateway to the region's beautiful landscape and historical sights.
It is a large and thriving city with good transport links by road, rail and air, making Preston an ideal location for national and international travel.
As England's newest city, plans have been agreed for a new multi-million redevelopment of Preston City Centre to include major retail, leisure and cultural facilities which will enhance the existing excellent shopping centres, magnificent churches and scenic gardens.
Energetic city
The large population of UCLan students has turned Preston into an energetic city with a buzzing nightlife and a growing arts scene, surrounded by pubs, clubs and eateries that provide worldwide cuisine to cater for every palette.
There’s a range of entertainment venues, including the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, providing year round entertainment, such as ballet, drama, concerts and much, much more.
If you are a lover of sport then Preston is an ideal place to be. As well as all the facilities provided by the University and the city for playing sport, there is also a great deal to watch in the region, including live snooker at the Guild Hall and football at Preston North End FC.
For a fun and interesting day out, there are a host of museums and galleries for you to choose from in the City, including the UK's National Football Museum and the magnificent Harris Museum and Art Gallery. You can also watch the latest movies or go bowling at one of Preston's entertainment parks.
And getting about is easy – the bus and train stations are a short walk from the Campus, which has a compact, friendly feel.
Pride in people
Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Preston takes great pride in its people and celebrates its cultural diversity with an all year round events programme which includes the unique Easter egg rolling event, the colourful Caribbean Carnival and the Preston Mela, Festival of South Asian Culture.
And if you are looking further afield, Preston is in an ideal location to travel to nearby Blackpool, Lancaster, the beautiful Lake District, and the cities of Liverpool and Manchester.
