The Venue
Crossgate Church boasts a great space that will accommodate our growing numbers and give us the room we need to enjoy each other's fellowship at Annual Conference. It has a 450 seater auditorium where we will be seated in the daytime to facilitate prayer time together and breakout groups. They have an onsite coffee shop where you will be able to purchase speciality coffees if you want something a little fancier or there will be free tea and coffee available to delegates throughout the day in the auditorium. There is plenty of room for us to share lunch together and spend time relaxing in each other's company.
Parking
Daytime Parking
We have access to very limited parking spaces on the grounds of Crossgate Church. If you are disabled or otherwise in particular need of a space on site at the venue you will be given priority but we will need to be informed of the need in advance. You can click here to let us know you require a disabled parking space. Sadly we have not been able to secure the extra parking we were hoping for so parking at the venue is still limited. Some will be staying in accommodation close to the venue so your accommodation parking may be a good option or consider driving with others to the venue. There are various other options for parking around the venue within walking distance. See below for some locations, you can click the maps for directions. Alternatively there is a bus from Preston Bus Station Car Park to the church (HM Prison Preston Stop) approximately every 3 minutes with a 3 minute bus journey if walking won't suit.
Bus Station (0.6 miles)
Penny Street (0.5 miles)
NCP Preston (0.5 miles)
Hammonds Row (0.5 miles)
Friday Evening Parking
If you are able to park on the street close to the building please do so to allow the use of the onsite parking for those who need it. There is plenty of on street parking close to the venue in the evening and we have permission to use the carpark attached to Howdens next door to Crossgate- this is available from 6pm. The above options are also available.
Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options within walking distance of both Crossgate church and the train station if you are arriving by plane or train. Some good options are:
Premier Inn Preston Central (0.8 miles)
Holiday Inn Preston (0.5 miles)
Travelodge Preston Central (0.3 miles)
Food
A buffet lunch will be provided on Friday and Saturday afternoons and on Friday evening there will be a break for you to explore and dine at a selection of local restaurants. Some eateries close by are:
Slug and Lettuce (British)
Bistrot Pierre (French)
Turtle Bay (Caribbean)
Ohannes (American Burger Bar)
Nandos (Afro-Portuguese)
Cafe Bar (Italian)
Plus a large variety of fast food is available in the city centre