List of tallest buildings and structures in Preston


This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Preston ranks skyscrapers and structures in Preston, England by height. There are currently 12 structures in the city over ; the majority of these were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Since its completion in 1854 the tall Church of St. Walburge has remained the tallest building in Preston. It is also the 8th tallest free-standing structure in North West England, and the tallest church in the United Kingdom. There are currently no buildings under construction or approved for construction that will take the title from it.
Until they were demolished in 1983, the tallest structures in Preston were the twin chimneys of Courtaulds textile factory at Red Scar, Ribbleton. They were high.

Tallest buildings and structures

An equal sign following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.
RankNameUseImageHeight Height FloorsYearNotes
1Church of St. WalburgePlace of Worship94N/A1854
2St John's MinsterPlace of Worship63N/A1855
3Guild CentreOffice6115
4UnicentreOffice5914
5Sessions HouseCourthouse5531903
6=Avenham 1Residential5418
6=Avenham 2Residential5418
8=Crystal HouseOffice5012
8=Lowthian HouseOffice5012
10=Red Rose HouseOffice4812
10=Telephone HouseOffice4812
12Palatine HouseOffice4412

Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

Approved

NameUseImageHeight Height FloorsNotes
The Linen BuildingResidential5217117

Proposed

NameUseImageHeight Height FloorsNotes
Ringway TowerResidential7326624
Tithebarn RedevelopmentResidential5819019