Found along the banks of the River Ribble, Preston is a fairly new city, with its status only being granted as recently as 2002, making it England's 50th city. This area of Lancashire has deep-rooted Industrial Revolution heritage alongside some truly magnificent countryside, making it a great rural and urban holiday destination. You can find car hire at Tracy's Garage in Leyland, situated just outside Preston which offers convenent road links to the City and surrounding countryside.
The civil parish of Samlesbury, found just a 13 minute drive away, offers an unforgettable 14th century experience in the form of Samlesbury Hall. Renowned for its turbulent history, and eccentric tales of Lady Dorothy Southworth's haunting, it makes for a interesting day out. Taking advantage of car rental in Leyland offers the ability to travel just 13.4 miles North-East to reach the Bowland Wild Boar Park. Highly praised for its dynamic approach to wildlife preservation, it makes for an engaging day out that everyone can enjoy, especially children and early teens who have a wide range of activities to get involved with.
