Preston - a prime location
Preston is ideally located with Manchester and Liverpool less than an hour away by train and Southport and Blackpool a mere stones throw away, but whatever your requirements, you will be surprised at how much Preston has to offer and you will always enjoy a warm Lancashire welcome.
A direct rail link makes Manchester and Liverpool only one hour away, London and Glasgow under 3 hours. The M6, M61 and M62 motorways minimise travelling times from Yorkshire, the Midlands, North Wales and the South.
Air travel is available from Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool and ferries to Ireland and the Isle of Man leave from Liverpool and other nearby ports.
Preston is surrounded by stunning countryside - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Trough of Bowland give ample opportunity for action sports. Walkers and cyclists don't have to go far to enjoy the great outdoors. Preston also has fine parks within walking distance of the University which host a variety of outdoor events throughout the year.
Blackpool's famous attractions, including The Pleasure Beach, are just half an hour away. Many students make the most of a great seaside day out.
Getting about is easy
A short walk finds just about everything a student might need. But for trips further afield Preston's public facilities are excellent and numerous. Regular buses run past the University from all areas of the city. Details about car parking facilities can be obtained from Campus Services.(01772) 892077
The University in the Heart of Cumbria
Cumbria Campus, which merged with the University of Central Lancashire in 1998, has a long and enviable reputation stretching back more than 100 years.
Originally specialising in land based programmes, the Campus has now diversified into a many other areas of study such as animal care, equine studies, computing, childcare, business, forensic science, tourism and outdoor pursuits. It offers courses in further education, higher education and professional development.
In addition to the Higher Education study programmes, the Campus is intending to introduce new subjects for 2004, which include English, Psychology, Law, and Journalism (the latter is in collaboration with Cumbria Institute of Arts).
Please call Cumbria Campus Information Unit on (01768) 863791 for further information and to register your interest.
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