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People with a head for heights can climb to the top of St. Walburge’s!<\/h2>\n
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One of the best landmarks of Preston, St. Walburge’s Church Spire, will be open to the general public.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the 15th until the 22nd January, each Saturday, visitors will be able to ascend the 309 foot (94 metres) high spire.<\/p>\n

It is the third tallest spire in the United Kingdom, and is the tallest on a parish church.<\/p>\n

On a clear night visitors will have an excellent view of Preston, and the surrounding countryside as far as Blackpool.\u00a0 The tower contains a single bell of 31 cwt (1.5 tonnes) cast by Mears and Stainbank of Whitechapel which is the heaviest swinging bell in Lancashire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The times of access are\u00a07:30 pm to 8:30 pm\u00a0and E-tickets are \u00a310. The online booking is required to assist in the maintenance of this magnificent structure. <\/span><\/div>\n
After the ascent visitors will be invited to enjoy refreshments such as mince pie and mulled wine.<\/span><\/div>\n
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*** Children under the age of 8 cannot climb for safety reasons***<\/span><\/div>\n
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To book your tickets online please go to:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-spire-at-night-tickets-236690306077<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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For more information please contact: Walburga Weston stwalburgesevents@gmail.com<\/a>
\n07778 506 832<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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