Battle of Preston 1715 Guided Walk

The Harris is hosting a guided walk on the Battle of Preston 1715 on Saturday 14 November, from 1pm to 3pm. It's led by award-winning Blue Badge guide Gregory Wright, and it starts inside the Discover Preston gallery before heading out into the city centre.

If you've never come across it, the Battle of Preston was fought through the streets of the town in November 1715. It's remembered as the last battle on English soil, pitting Jacobite supporters of James III against the Government army of George I. It was a clash that could have changed the course of British history, and the walk lets you trace where it all happened.

The group starts inside The Harris, where you'll see the death mask of the Jacobite commander, the Earl of Derwentwater, before heading out onto the battlefield that now forms the city centre. From there, you'll follow the route through the streets where the fighting took place, with Wright filling in the gaps as you go. The walk covers about a mile and is suitable for everyone.

Tickets are £15, and that includes a free hot drink and a slice of tray bake from The Harris Cafè. You'll need a ticket to join in, and the whole thing runs from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday 14 November.