Samlesbury

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Samlesbury is a centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing techniques and occupies a large site situated between the City of Preston and the East Lancashire town of Blackburn. The site has benefited from millions of pounds of investment over recent years and has advanced machining, treatment and electrical facilities as well as specialist bonding and fabrication. The site’s carbon fibre composite capability is probably unmatched in UK industry.

Samlesbury site is just five minutes from the M6 motorway, which provides a convenient link with the cities of Manchester and Lancaster. The beautiful Lake District national park is just an hour’s drive away, ideal for anyone seeking weekend adventure.

Blackburn Cathedral. Samlesbury site is located between Blackburn and Preston

A short drive takes you to the unspoilt Lancashire coastal towns of Lytham and St Annes – and the brash and bold town of Blackpool, a Mecca for day trippers during the summer season.

The East Lancashire towns of Blackburn and Burnley, and the city of Preston itself, offer a wide range of accommodation options, with house prices lower than the national average and a good selection of homes available to rent.

The University of Central Lancashire is based in Preston, and the University of Lancaster is just 20 minutes drive. Both cities have thriving shopping, leisure and cultural scenes. Football fans have Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool within easy reach.

Samlesbury site is located in the lovely countryside of the Ribble Valley

Samlesbury site itself has a countryside feel, with the picturesque village of Ribchester just minutes away and historic Samlesbury Hall and Houghton Tower attracting visitors from far and wide.

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