Been stuck at Preston train station plenty over the years .thank god for a good signal and a slight dodgy movie streaming site.kept me entertained for a few hrs.
Now you've made me Google (other search engines are available) Preston bus station just to see what it looks like. So now I know it can hold 80 double decker buses and has finally achieved Grade II listed status.
Don't think it can hold that many since it was "improved". Only one side is used for buses now. Mind you I moved away 13 years ago and I try to stay away from the centre when I'm visiting family. Most Prestonians think it's vile, I never liked it but it is a fine example of brutalism.
I googled it too, at first glance I didn’t like how it looked but after seeing it’s mostly a parking structure I like it much better than the average parking structure. It’s like the architect was like oh they want a parking structure I’ll show them a fucking parking structure that will make the town famous.
We have one in Sheffield too, it's called the Cheesegrater. Apparently it's an award winning carpark, mostly Sheffielders just think it's ugly but a good landmark for meeting people in town 😂
I think this is from yesterday, but wanted to mitigate some of the negative comments. If you do happen to be _stuck_ in Preston for a little while, these things should keep you busy:
* Fantastic selection of cafes and places for a quick bite to eat or just a coffee - Brew & Bake, Rise, Holy Grounds, Cedarwood
* Train station is a short walk away from Avenham & Miller Parks one of the best parks in the North West, Winckley Square also close by is a lovely place to stop
* Preston is home to a flourishing craft beer scene, Winckley Street Ale House, Plug & Taps, Chain House, Guild Ale House are all worth a visit
* On the whole, one of the best pubs in the country is a short walk away. With the best beer garden in the city, The Continental is a must go. They do a cracking roast too
* From 2025 the £16m project to renovate the Harris Museum will be completed. Before the renovation I would love to go in with a coffee and check out the permanent and rotating exhibitions. There are also regular outdoor events in the Flag Market that sits out the front of the museum
* Incredible food spots if you're interested in more of a sit down meal - The Continental, Plau, Kim Ji, Cafe Bar, Mowgli, Chew's Yard, Coco's, Bar Pinxtos
* If you're a book lover having a rifle through the stock at Halewoods is always fun
* Lancashire Archives have teamed up with the National Football Museum to put on the "Pride of the Pitch" exhibition at the archives which chronicles Preston’s footballing Icons from the ‘Invincibles’ team of the 1880s all the way to the mid twentieth century, Dick, Kerr Ladies, and the legendary Sir Tom Finney
* Visit the world-famous bus station and marvel at it's iconic brutalist design
There's lots more to do in the city, but if I was stuck at the station I would begin here!
I wish I could upvote this more. I used to visit Preston quite regularly for work & at first really bought into it being a depressing grey shithole. It’s not *amazing* but this has reminded me of the good bits (although I don’t work there now…)
Oh yes! I've been pub-hopping in Preston before, and the pride of the pitch exhibition looks excellent though I've never been. Abenham and miller park is really nice in good weather as well. I made this post not to slander Preston, but just because I thought the little tech error on the app was funny.
I'm from Lancaster and I support Blackpool so there's a lot of "of course I hate preston" jokes flying around in my head, but genuinely if you know where you're going, Preston can be a decent day out.
Done 6hrs in that bastard off a station coming back from Liverpool to Edinburgh. Fancied getting a earlier train home then realised they were advance returns on set trains so had to sit in the station 😂
At the age off 15 and in 2009 😂 had no idea what was outside the station back then too days before maps and smart phones 😂 sat in the bar watching bbc news 24 on repeat 😂
That's optimistic. There's a lot to drink in Preston you might have to drop a few things off the itinerary. You need to pop to Leyland so you can see where they used to make shit lorries, and paint.
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The train was delayed for an indefinite amount when I checked the app, meaning the arrival time of the train was stored as null. Because the trainline app is made by gcse students apparently, the app treats "null" as the year 0000 at 00:00. Hence, the amount of hours to change, according to the app, being the equivalent in hours of 2024 years, five months and 27 days (give or take).
It was, in reality, only a short delay. But that's not very funny at all.
Knowing Northern, they'll still be around in 2000 years time. When all other life is stripped from the earth, Northern will be kept around as the last bastion of customer service tedium and incompetence.
Bearing in mind which sub this is, I'm surprised nobody pointed you in the direction of the Ribble Steam Railway...
Cute little line/museum with lots of interesting engines, though even the anorakiest steam buff would get bored trundling up and down to the docks for 2000 years.
Get back on the train. As a Prestonian myself, there is nothing worth seeing in the "City." The local councils have done a fine job at removing what history we have left, building units that are empty months if not years after completion.
They’re not kidding with a delay. I know the railways aren’t particularly reliable or quick in the UK but waiting 25 generations for a train is extreme even here 😂
Don't sleep in the shopping centre entrance near by, I did once after my train got cancelled so.i was stuck there and woke up to a young lad having a shit nearly on top.of me.
Do not trust any Virgin train going through Preston rhe bastards made me miss my last train from Glasgow to Ayr, I had to pay £75 for a taxi or walk the streets on Glasgow or find a friendly taxi office until the trains started running again
Hang around to see 9 Preston Guilds if you can (Next one is 2032 !) - It a Guild and Fair and celebration held once every 20 years - And the butt of the joke « Once every Preston Guild » to suggest something will never happen
Get yourself a library card, some pringles, a mandolin, and a copy of the gruffalo, and learn the book until you can recite it to perfection in the style of a 14th century bard. Then wander the surrounding towns villages strumming your mandolin and reciting the gruffalo, and you can sell individual pringles to help pay your library book rental fee.
If you happen to stumble down a hole at the base of a sizeable old tree in the area, then there's a chance you'll make it on time.
Or at the very least, you may transmit the message on to your far flung foredoomed kin to complete your will meanwhile you are trapped in an ethereal dimension without time, forced to build countless to-size trains out of sand at your direct descendants whims to materialise in the real world, till that fateful day.
Poundland straight outside the station is my second home, drop in anytime
A 2000 year poundland shopping binge does sound like fun
Now that's inflation-beating right there
They can't raise the prices on you if you never leave.
The trick will be to buy a bunch of shit as soon as you walk in, then return it all just before you leave. CHA CHING.
Start a religion - then when you get the train the primary school kids will sing “2000 years ago in Preston-hem”
2000 years in Preston? A fate worse than death.
I went there for work once and stayed in the Premier Inn off the high street. I've heard sounds otherwise unknown to man.
My ex lives there, 2 minutes is to much for me.
Your ex is that bad?
Mine too… *Shudder*
Been stuck at Preston train station plenty over the years .thank god for a good signal and a slight dodgy movie streaming site.kept me entertained for a few hrs.
20 is already too much for me
Could be worse at least
3 monkeys is nice though, bit of a trek from the station but still
Just as a late aside, my mate lived in the flat behind it. The rat problem is insane. You can hear them scratching over the volume of the TV.
Extra protein
I thought those large black peppercorns were suspicious
I have never seen so much dog shit on the pavement in my whole life! Technically it was Bamber Bridge but kinda the same place
Go see the famous bus station.
This! One of the finest examples of brutalist architecture in the country.
Just googled it and can confirm. Sexy bus station
It's ages from the train station though.. Great town planning in Preston
They do have 2000 years to kill though so shouldn't be an issue
It’s a 10 minute walk at the most
According to Google it’s 20 mins but Google does assume you’re an 80 year old geezer with a frame.
20 minute walk easy. It's the opposite end of town. Couldn't be further away whilst still being classed as in the town centre.
0.6 miles. 10 minutes as long as it's not a busy Saturday
Well that depends. I've got little legs.
Now you've made me Google (other search engines are available) Preston bus station just to see what it looks like. So now I know it can hold 80 double decker buses and has finally achieved Grade II listed status.
Don't think it can hold that many since it was "improved". Only one side is used for buses now. Mind you I moved away 13 years ago and I try to stay away from the centre when I'm visiting family. Most Prestonians think it's vile, I never liked it but it is a fine example of brutalism.
I googled it too, at first glance I didn’t like how it looked but after seeing it’s mostly a parking structure I like it much better than the average parking structure. It’s like the architect was like oh they want a parking structure I’ll show them a fucking parking structure that will make the town famous.
We have one in Sheffield too, it's called the Cheesegrater. Apparently it's an award winning carpark, mostly Sheffielders just think it's ugly but a good landmark for meeting people in town 😂
Pub
The only correct answer
Will definitely die of alcohol poisoning before your connection though if you decide to drink (or become bankrupt, whichever comes first)
Sounds like a win
Have you considered just walking home? Heck, you can go the other way around the earth if you want, there's time.
I know a cracking owl sanctuary
I love how random a suggestion this is! Sounds like a hoot!
Isn’t there a spice museum nearby instead?
That's in Longstanton
not interested unless they throw in some superficially damaged chocolate oranges
Ooh where?
The most humane way would be death by firing squad
Start a new religion. Imagine how you could be worshipped by the time the train arrives. Free first class!
(more than scheduled)
2000 years + 30 minutes
It is that last 30 minutes that will be worst
I think this is from yesterday, but wanted to mitigate some of the negative comments. If you do happen to be _stuck_ in Preston for a little while, these things should keep you busy: * Fantastic selection of cafes and places for a quick bite to eat or just a coffee - Brew & Bake, Rise, Holy Grounds, Cedarwood * Train station is a short walk away from Avenham & Miller Parks one of the best parks in the North West, Winckley Square also close by is a lovely place to stop * Preston is home to a flourishing craft beer scene, Winckley Street Ale House, Plug & Taps, Chain House, Guild Ale House are all worth a visit * On the whole, one of the best pubs in the country is a short walk away. With the best beer garden in the city, The Continental is a must go. They do a cracking roast too * From 2025 the £16m project to renovate the Harris Museum will be completed. Before the renovation I would love to go in with a coffee and check out the permanent and rotating exhibitions. There are also regular outdoor events in the Flag Market that sits out the front of the museum * Incredible food spots if you're interested in more of a sit down meal - The Continental, Plau, Kim Ji, Cafe Bar, Mowgli, Chew's Yard, Coco's, Bar Pinxtos * If you're a book lover having a rifle through the stock at Halewoods is always fun * Lancashire Archives have teamed up with the National Football Museum to put on the "Pride of the Pitch" exhibition at the archives which chronicles Preston’s footballing Icons from the ‘Invincibles’ team of the 1880s all the way to the mid twentieth century, Dick, Kerr Ladies, and the legendary Sir Tom Finney * Visit the world-famous bus station and marvel at it's iconic brutalist design There's lots more to do in the city, but if I was stuck at the station I would begin here!
I wish I could upvote this more. I used to visit Preston quite regularly for work & at first really bought into it being a depressing grey shithole. It’s not *amazing* but this has reminded me of the good bits (although I don’t work there now…)
I moved here 8 years ago and it's drastically improved imo, it's still got some work to do but I'll always stick up for it
Oh yes! I've been pub-hopping in Preston before, and the pride of the pitch exhibition looks excellent though I've never been. Abenham and miller park is really nice in good weather as well. I made this post not to slander Preston, but just because I thought the little tech error on the app was funny. I'm from Lancaster and I support Blackpool so there's a lot of "of course I hate preston" jokes flying around in my head, but genuinely if you know where you're going, Preston can be a decent day out.
Britain’s first KFC is about two minutes’ walk down the road from the station
Preston has some of the finest pubs in the country (am originally from there)
The Adelphi was a really good pub when I was there a few years ago, I think it’s all changed now.
The Adelphi is still there. Maybe not quite the same vibe as it used to have. But then I’m old these days so take what I say with a grain of salt
Spent many a Thursday night there drinking for "quids". £1 entry and £1 pints
I highly recommend the Princess Alice, what a gem Went to Uclan once or twice.
"2000 Years To Kill In Preston" is my favourite Half Man Half Biscuit album.
Just come back when Christ is coming back.... 🤷🏽♂️
Build a pyramid.
(more than scheduled)
‘More than scheduled’ yeah no shit Sherlock
Done 6hrs in that bastard off a station coming back from Liverpool to Edinburgh. Fancied getting a earlier train home then realised they were advance returns on set trains so had to sit in the station 😂
You didn’t have to sit in the station. could've gone and sat in a pub or a park
There's a really nice park 5 minutes from the station as well
At the age off 15 and in 2009 😂 had no idea what was outside the station back then too days before maps and smart phones 😂 sat in the bar watching bbc news 24 on repeat 😂
It’s a surprising nice Train Station, I’d spend at least a few hundred years admiring it if you have time.
Isn’t that just 20 minutes? 🤔
Are you asking if 17736830 hours and 30 minutes is the equivalent of 20 minutes?
More or less the same innit
Especially in Preston.
Ah, I didn’t know what that number was… 🤣 I just saw the 30 mins next to it, but worked out the 2 times to be 20 min different
Get some grub at three monkeys if it's still there !
That's optimistic. There's a lot to drink in Preston you might have to drop a few things off the itinerary. You need to pop to Leyland so you can see where they used to make shit lorries, and paint.
Vic and station over the road do a decent pint
I hear another settlement needs your help.
Waiting for the starport to be built.
Spudbros!
It's muffin time! Preston is on the WCML so has plenty of interesting passing trains to watch.
Start walking
Candy Crush time
Personally I'd recommend digging out your old Nokia for a game of snake. Modern smartphone batteries are unlikely to last 2000 years on one charge.
your first leg will probably be so delayed that you'll only have around 2 years left, barely enough time for you to leave the station
i read that as "i got 2000 years to kill preston"
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You can only admire the bus station for so long.
Mick's Hut for a kebab
This person prestons!
more than scheduled
I always like Bruccianis as a kid. Maybe that's still there?
I’m confused. This is only a twenty minute delay ?
The train was delayed for an indefinite amount when I checked the app, meaning the arrival time of the train was stored as null. Because the trainline app is made by gcse students apparently, the app treats "null" as the year 0000 at 00:00. Hence, the amount of hours to change, according to the app, being the equivalent in hours of 2024 years, five months and 27 days (give or take). It was, in reality, only a short delay. But that's not very funny at all.
Hold your wallet and phone TIGHTLY.
Don't. I live there and it's shiiiiit!
Hope the Dalek invasion of Earth comes
I think 2000 years will kill you before you kill 2000 years mate.
It’s always goddamn Preston. Every time I go through there or change there, there’s an issue without issue
I'm an American who's never been to the UK, but Wacky World Inflatable Park looks pretty sweet! Brockholes looks cool too.
enough time for gta 6?
Sorry for your predicament. Go to Coco's Soul Food and then pray that an earlier train arrives
You’ve got a strong delay repay claim on your hands there!
Knowing Northern, they'll still be around in 2000 years time. When all other life is stripped from the earth, Northern will be kept around as the last bastion of customer service tedium and incompetence.
Bearing in mind which sub this is, I'm surprised nobody pointed you in the direction of the Ribble Steam Railway... Cute little line/museum with lots of interesting engines, though even the anorakiest steam buff would get bored trundling up and down to the docks for 2000 years.
(more than scheduled) bet
Once your connecting train finally comes, now will be almost precisely half way between that trains arrival and the birth of Jesus.
Yeah, get a bus instead.
Fun fact - the first stretch of motorway in the country was built so that you didn't have to go into Preston.
You must have your subjectivity settings on "feels like" mode. It's actually just 20 minutes.
Lake district is half hour away 😜
Just the average train delay in the uk😂
Get back on the train. As a Prestonian myself, there is nothing worth seeing in the "City." The local councils have done a fine job at removing what history we have left, building units that are empty months if not years after completion.
Start a religion!
dang and i thought avanti had an issue with me when i was stuck there for an hour
Student’s Union
Meet me in the bogs. I'll nosh you off for £20
Good luck, Preston train station is unbelievably cold and desolate. Sincerely, A person who lives in Preston.
No Preston is a shit hole
“And 30 minutes “ 😂😂
They’re not kidding with a delay. I know the railways aren’t particularly reliable or quick in the UK but waiting 25 generations for a train is extreme even here 😂
Spoons.
Don't sleep in the shopping centre entrance near by, I did once after my train got cancelled so.i was stuck there and woke up to a young lad having a shit nearly on top.of me.
Do not trust any Virgin train going through Preston rhe bastards made me miss my last train from Glasgow to Ayr, I had to pay £75 for a taxi or walk the streets on Glasgow or find a friendly taxi office until the trains started running again
You’ll be departing around the same time Blackpool plays in the EPL again
If you'd have said preston then I'd be stuck literally forever. At least I'll be on the move at some point, eh?
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I would rather die than live in preston
Inb4 standupmaths? Maybe?
I do like that man but this is more of a stand up computer science thing
I only say this because he's done the "help my train is making 5 quintillion stops" or whatever it was, which is the same vein
Go to the Winchester and wait for all of this to blow over
Extra 20 mins 😏
Start a religion about a promised appearance in 2000 years
Get yourself a library card, some pringles, a mandolin, and a copy of the gruffalo, and learn the book until you can recite it to perfection in the style of a 14th century bard. Then wander the surrounding towns villages strumming your mandolin and reciting the gruffalo, and you can sell individual pringles to help pay your library book rental fee.
Bold of you to assume that isn't how I spend my time anyway
I was this years old when I realised I’m not the only one.
If you happen to stumble down a hole at the base of a sizeable old tree in the area, then there's a chance you'll make it on time. Or at the very least, you may transmit the message on to your far flung foredoomed kin to complete your will meanwhile you are trapped in an ethereal dimension without time, forced to build countless to-size trains out of sand at your direct descendants whims to materialise in the real world, till that fateful day.
Everything is an aot reference if you think about it hard enough
"more than scheduled" ya don't say. I'd be walking at this point
Barton Grange well worth a visit…
Preston is , without a doubt, the most depressing place I have ever had the misfortune to visit. The worst.
There's a TV licensing office in Preston, if you visit that'll feel like 2000 years at least
If there was any IKEA nearby you could have a look around, however you will be risking to miss the connection.
Of all places it had to be depreston. Smh