Towns & cities · East of England
Preston
Also known as: Preston, Swydd Hertford
Preston — village and civil parish south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Preston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 420 people. Address: SG4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.9090°, -0.2853°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Preston is a village and civil parish about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 425.
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Background
History
The village grew up around the Templar holdings at Temple Dinsley. The first church was mentioned in 1252, when six acres (24,000 m<sup>2</sup>) of land was given to nuns from Elstow, Bedfordshire. Temple Dinsley passed on to the Knights Hospitaller after the dissolution of the Templars. When the Hospitallers were in turn dissolved in 1542, the manor went to Sir Ralph Sadleir. The current house at Temple Dinsley dates from 1714, and served as Princess Helena College between 1935 and 2021. In the 17th century the village became linked with John Bunyan, who used to hold services in a natural amphitheatre now called Bunyan's Dell. Prior to 1894, Preston and neighbouring Langley were part of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9090, -0.2853
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Preston
- Postcode
- SG4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Population
- 420
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1616487 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Preston, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rose Cross carving
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Barrington-White mausoleum
Follies · 0.2 km
Minsden Chapel
Chapels · 1.8 km
Kings Walden
Villages · 2.4 km
Bridge Over Ippollitts Brook In Park 160 Metres To East North East Of St Ibbs Lodge
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Maydencroft Manor
Stately homes · 2.7 km
All Saints Church, St Paul's Walden
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Memorial to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Saint Pauls Walden
Villages · 2.9 km
Church of St Ippolyts (church of England)
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Ippollitts
Villages · 2.9 km
Whitwell Living Theatre
Theatres · 3.1 km
Preston is a town in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 420. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 420
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hitchin
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Preston
61 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Preston →
📷 5Follies · East of England
Barrington-White mausoleum
Barrington-White mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · East of England
Butts Close
Butts Close — park in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Hitchin Cemetery
Hitchin Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · East of England
Maydencroft Manor
Maydencroft Manor — manor house in St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Chapels · East of England
Minsden Chapel
Minsden Chapel — ruined chapel in Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · East of England
North Hertfordshire Museum
North Hertfordshire Museum — museum in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Ironworks & forges · East of England
Offley Place (Hertfordshire Educational Department Residential Centre) And Linked North Service Block
Offley Place (Hertfordshire Educational Department Residential Centre) And Linked North Service Block — college in Offley, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Offley War Memorial
Offley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-03-07.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Purwell Ninesprings
Purwell Ninesprings — nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Queen Mother Theatre
Queen Mother Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St Mary's Church, Hitchin
St Mary's Church, Hitchin — parish church in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
St Paul's Walden Bury
St Paul's Walden Bury — country house and gardens in St Paul's Walden, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 2Theatres · East of England
Whitwell Living Theatre
Whitwell Living Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Wymondley House
Wymondley House — house in Wymondley, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Old Rail Station
Old Rail Station — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
British schools museum
British schools museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · East of England
Arkley Fine Art
Arkley Fine Art — a gallery in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic houses · East of England
Breachwood Green Mill
Breachwood Green Mill — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Old malt houses and kiln, High Street
Old malt houses and kiln, High Street — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin Boys' School — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Church, St Paul's Walden
All Saints Church, St Paul's Walden — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Rose Cross carving
Rose Cross carving — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Barrington-White mausoleum
Barrington-White mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · East of England
Minsden Chapel
Minsden Chapel — ruined chapel in Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Ippollitts Brook In Park 160 Metres To East North East Of St Ibbs Lodge
Bridge Over Ippollitts Brook In Park 160 Metres To East North East Of St Ibbs Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · East of England
Maydencroft Manor
Maydencroft Manor — manor house in St Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Preston
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel
Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Offley Place Country House Hotel
Offley Place Country House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
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📷 5📷 5Hostels · East of England
Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Eagle And Child Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The New Found Out Public House
The New Found Out Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Three Moorhens Public House
The Three Moorhens Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Maiden's Head Public House
The Maiden's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Highlander Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston?
- Preston is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG4), in the parish of Preston.
- What is Preston?
- Preston — village and civil parish south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG4.
- Is Preston free to visit?
- Yes, Preston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG4.