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Preston

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Preston

Preston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sproatley, 17km from Humber Bridge.

Preston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Preston sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Preston to your route.

About Preston

Preston is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) east of Hull city centre it lies just north of the A1033 road on the crossroads between the B1240 and B1362 roads. The civil parish is formed by the village of

Read more Preston and the hamlet of Salt End. According to the 2011 UK census, Preston parish had a population of 3,258, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 3,100. The name Preston derives from the Old English prēosttūn meaning 'settlement of the priest'.

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What are the best things to do in Preston?

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Where is Preston located?

Preston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7566 latitude, -0.1978 longitude.

What is the population of Preston?

Preston has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.7566, -0.1978

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Preston

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Seaways Cafe

Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.

42 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Cadwell Park

Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Preston

  • 17 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
  • 80 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Preston.

Hedon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 10,358

Sproatley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,350

Thorngumbald

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,973

Humbleton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Paull

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Burstwick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,924

Burton Pidsea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 944

Burton Constable

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

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