Avenham & Miller Parks

Avenham Park and the adjoining Miller Park sit on the River Ribble just south of Preston city centre and have long been referenced in cruising guides as a discreet daytime/dusk meeting spot for men. Coverage is well established but dated, and the parks are busy, well-used public spaces used by families and walkers, so activity is low-key and discretion is essential. The UK offers strong legal protections for LGBTQ+ people, but public-sex offences still apply everywhere; keep to public paths, respect other park users, and be aware of park closing times. Anyone looking for a venue rather than a park should note Preston has no gay sauna \u2014 the nearest are in Blackpool.