Battle of Preston 1715 Guided Walk

The last battle on English soil was fought through the streets of Preston in November 1715 between Jacobite supporters of James III and the Government army of George I.

Meet award-winning Blue Badge Tourist Guide Gregory Wright in our Discover Preston gallery to see the death mask of Jacobite Commander, The Earl of Derwentwater, and then head out on this guided walk to discover the battlefield on the streets of Preston, where Jacobite and Government armies clashed – a battle that could have changed the course of British history.

The walk is approximately 1 mile in length so please wear appropriate footwear and keep an eye on the forecasts.