Plan Your Visit
When we open, entry to the Harris will be free
We recommend booking your tickets for our opening events in advance, so you have a spot reserved just for you.
Book now for Opening Day and
Opening Weekend
We're Opening Soon
When we do, we’ll open 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday, open until 9pm on Thursday and
11am – 4pm on Sunday
You’ll be able to come into The Harris until 30 minutes before we close.
How to get here
You can find our entrances on Market Place and Lancaster Road.
Public Transport
If you’re coming by bus, Preston Bus Station is just a short 3-minute walk away.
Using the train? Preston Train Station is about a 10-minute stroll.
Need a taxi? The closest Taxi Rank is on Lancaster Road (west side), and you can get dropped off near the front on Market Place or the back on Lancaster Road.
We also have two large park-and-ride facilities nearby with regular bus services:
- Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale PR5 4AR
- Portway and Hartington Road: PR1 8PQ
Driving
While we don’t have a car park at The Harris, there are plenty of car parks within a short walking distance.
The nearest one is a large multi-storey car park at Preston Bus Station, located at Carlisle St, Preston PR1 1DJ. This car park also offers designated disabled parking on levels one and three.
If you need a dedicated disabled space, Chapel Yard is just a 5-minute walk away and has 30 spaces available for blue badge holders, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cycling
Getting around Preston by bike is a breeze.
The Guild Wheel cycleway encircles Preston, and you can cycle from it to us in a few minutes.
If you’re cycling in, you can securely park your bike at Preston Train Station or at the Leisure Lakes Bike Hub, which is located at the back of the station. And there’s a spot near Harris too, located on The Flag Market.
Hints & Tips
There are several bus gates on the roads in and out of Preston. This means that certain parts of the road are only open to buses, black cabs, and pedal bikes at specific times. If you happen to enter a bus lane or gate, you might receive a PCN (Penalty Charge Notice), so keep an eye out.
In front of The Harris, you’ll find a charming pedestrian area called The Flag Market. You can’t park here but it’s a great place to sit and watch the world go by or visit the world famous Spud Bros.
Groups, tours and school visits
Whether you’re a school, college, community group or club, a visit to The Harris is a hands-on, inspiring experience. From art and history to creative workshops and interactive tours, we make art and culture engaging, educational and fun for any age. We’re not booking in groups right now, but drop us a line for more information.
Some of our spaces
The Wedding Room
Family Library
The Rotunda
The Studio
No.9
Special Collection Gallery
Harris while you're at home
Did you know you can visit The Harris wherever you are in the world? Whether you’re at home or lying on a beach you can see 360° views of our newly transformed spaces and access our art, history and library collections.
Walk round our spaces using our floor plan and interactive stories behind key pieces. It’s a great way to experience The Harris before you visit us.