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About Preston

Preston is a small coastal village in Northumberland, reached via the B1340 from the A1 near Alnwick. The area offers scenic drives along the Heritage Coast, with approximately 20 fast EV chargers nearby. Grey seals regularly appear on the beach below the village, best spotted at low tide from the coastal footpath.

Where is Preston on the map?

Preston is in England, at 55.523, -1.709 - about 23 km north-east of Abberwick.

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The closest airport to Preston is Newcastle International Airport, 75 km (about 1 h 12 min by car).

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