Your stay — Bartle Hall
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots, which often have poor rates and fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted, even for small amounts; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works in most shops, cafes, and transport. Cash is needed only at some market stalls or tiny independents.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 10% in restaurants if service is good, a couple of pounds for hotel housekeeping left in room.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a supermarket café or a Greggs costs around £1.50; a high-street chain flat white is about £2.50.
A filled baguette or jacket potato with topping from a café or market stall, around £4-5.
Main at a pub or curry house: chicken tikka masala with rice about £8-10; a pizza from a takeaway £6-7.
Preston's covered market has stalls with hot sandwiches, pies, and Asian snacks; the Guild Hall area has occasional evening food vans.
Aldi, Lidl, and Iceland are the budget supermarket chains; Asda and Tesco also have low-price own-brand ranges.
Preston's high street (Fishergate) has Primark, Matalan, and charity shops; the market sells basic fashion items cheaply.
Stagecoach bus day rider £4.90 covers all local buses; from Manchester Airport, take Northern Rail direct to Preston (about £20-30 advance single, or split tickets for savings).
Bring a reusable water bottle (refill free at libraries/cafes); eat lunch specials rather than dinner menus; buy grocery meal deals (sandwich, drink, snack ~£3.50) from supermarkets.
Good to know — Preston
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Emergency Contacts
PrestonFor non-emergency police matters call 101. If you're deaf, deafblind or speech-impaired, text 999 after registering with the emergency SMS service at 112.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Preston, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bartle Hall
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Manchester Airport Coach Station → Preston City Centre Bus Station
💡 Book online in advance – walk-up fares are often double. The bus drops you at Preston Bus Station, then it's a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride (Preston Bus routes 19 or 23) to the hotel.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Preston Rail Station
💡 Buy an Advance ticket online for the cheapest fare; the station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Manchester Airport Railway Station → Preston Railway Station
💡 Buy an Advance Single ticket online at least a day before to cut the cost to around £12. From the station, it's a 10-minute walk to the hotel or a short taxi ride.
Preston City Centre Bus Station → Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
💡 Buy a single or day rider ticket from the driver with exact change or card. The stop 'Garstang Road/Royal Preston Hospital' is right by the hotel entrance. Avoid route 23 here – it stops further away.
Preston City Centre (Bus Station) → London Way (near hotel)
💡 Get a dayrider ticket for £4.50 if you need to go into town, and check the stop is 'London Way Sainsbury's' not the retail park one.
Preston Railway Station → Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Course
💡 Use local firms like Garstang Taxis or Preston Cars for better rates than app-based services. Pre-book for a guaranteed pickup after a train arrival. The drive via the A6 is straightforward.
Preston Bus Station → Garstang (opposite the hotel)
💡 Ask the driver for a stop near Garstang Country Hotel; it's a 5-minute walk from the bus stop on Garstang Road. Buy a day rider ticket for unlimited bus travel in the area (around £5). Buses can be unreliable at peak times, so allow extra time.
Preston Railway Station → Garstang & Catterall Station
💡 Garstang & Catterall station is a small halt with no ticket machine or staff; buy tickets via the Northern app before boarding. From the station, it's a 20-minute walk (1 mile) to the hotel, or call a local taxi from the station (costs around £5). Check the timetable carefully as the service is infrequent and can skip stops.
Preston Rail Station → Holiday Inn Express Preston - South (London Way)
💡 Walk five minutes to Guildhall Street for quicker Uber pickup; avoid the rank taxis that add a £1.50 airport-style surcharge.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
💡 Book with local firms like Preston Private Hire or Blue Fox Travel ahead of time to lock in a fixed fare and avoid surge pricing.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Course
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online in advance to avoid surge pricing. Local firms like Uber or Streamline-Travel are reliable. The M6 motorway is the main route, so check traffic before setting off.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Holiday Inn Express Preston - South (London Way)
💡 Use a fixed-price service like Airport Transfers Preston to avoid meter surprises; ask for a diesel car to save on surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Bartle Hall?
Check-in at Bartle Hall is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Bartle Hall?
A filled baguette or jacket potato with topping from a café or market stall, around £4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bartle Hall?
Stagecoach bus day rider £4.90 covers all local buses; from Manchester Airport, take Northern Rail direct to Preston (about £20-30 advance single, or split tickets for savings).
Top Attractions in Preston
💡 Check the Guild Hall's website for free lunchtime concerts in the foyer during term time.
💡 Head upstairs to the fashion gallery — it’s often quieter and has stunning 18th-century gowns and modern pieces.
💡 Look at the carved stone panels on the Cenotaph base — they show scenes from WWI trenches and are easily missed. Best light for photos is early morning.
💡 Check the ground-floor gallery for temporary exhibitions; they change regularly and often feature contemporary northern artists.
💡 Head upstairs to the balcony gallery for a quieter look at the decorative arts – most visitors stick to the ground floor.
💡 The bar's roof terrace is open to anyone during shows — grab a drink and watch the bustle on Lancaster Road from above.
💡 Pop in just before 12.30pm on a weekday – the organist usually runs through a short piece for lunchtime quiet.
💡 Go on a Saturday morning — the volunteer guides often unlock the bell tower (small donation requested) for a panoramic city view.