Welcome to Preston’s Wonderful Winckley Square
Winckley Square is in the heart of the city of Preston, a short stroll from Fishergate. It is unique and one of the finest examples of a Georgian square in the North West with a compelling history.
This website aims to take you on a journey in time and place and to share with you the Square’s heritage, keep you up-to-date with events and invite you to engage with us to enjoy and preserve the Gardens for future generations.
Visitor Information
Here you will find important information on how to get here, accessibility and how to hire the Gardens.
Find out moreFor all events see 'What's On'
Former Residents’ Guided Walk
Winckley Square
14th September 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Edith Rigby, second from the left, walking on a Pier
Meet some of the former residents: the wealthy lawyers and cotton manufacturers, the sometimes invisible ‘extraordinary women’ and the unsung servants on whom the owners depended.
Minnie as a young woman
Learn too of scandalous stories that occurred behind closed doors!
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Buildings
Read the fascinating stories of some of the properties. Buildings designed as homes later transformed into schools educating almost 2,000 pupils in their heyday.
View our historical buildings