Preston, London facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TQ175855 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WEMBLEY |
| Postcode district | HA9 |
| Post town | HARROW |
| Postcode district | HA3 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Preston is a small, friendly neighborhood in northwest London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Brent and the northern section of Wembley. Preston is mostly a place where people live, with homes and local shops.
The area is served by Preston Road tube station, which is on the Metropolitan line of the London Underground. You can find some stores on both sides of the station. The northern part of Preston is often thought of as part of Kenton.
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What Can You Find in Preston?
Preston has several important places and fun spots for its residents.
Schools and Learning
- Preston Manor School is right in the area.
- JFS, another well-known school, is also close by.
Fun and Food
- You can find the Blue Oyster Fish Bar, which has won awards for its food.
- Kenton Hall is a local venue used for events.
- If you love football, there's a youth football club called Forest United.
Getting Around Preston
London bus routes 79, 204, and 223 help people travel through Preston. The 223 route has a special "hail and ride" section. This means you can sometimes flag down the bus anywhere along that part of the route, not just at bus stops.
Preston Park: A Green Space
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Preston Park is a large public park in the area. It covers about 7.5 hectares (that's like 18.5 acres!). The park has won a "Green Flag" award, which means it's a really well-managed and high-quality green space.
The park is mostly grassy with trees scattered around. It has two sports pavilions and a playground for children. You can enter Preston Park from Carlton Avenue East, College Road, and Montpelier Rise.
Nearby Areas
Preston is surrounded by other interesting neighborhoods. Knowing these helps you understand where Preston fits in London.
- To the northwest and north, you'll find Kenton.
- To the northeast is Kingsbury.
- To the west are Northwick Park and Harrow on the Hill.
- To the east is Barn Hill, which is part of Fryent Country Park.
- To the southwest is North Wembley.
- To the south and southeast, you'll find Wembley Park.
Who Represents Preston?
Preston is part of the Brent North parliamentary area. This area elects a person to represent them in the UK Parliament. Most recently, this representative has been Barry Gardiner.
Notable People from Preston
Some famous people have connections to Preston:
- Lolly Adefope is a comedian.
- John Lyon was the person who founded Harrow School, a very famous school.
Images for kids
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Preston Road station building
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Kids can enjoy the playground at Preston Park.
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Montpelier Rise, showing typical 1930s homes.
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Woodcock Hill, a green area near Preston.
