Welcome To Preston Twinning
Building community links and lasting friendships across borders

ALMELO
Twinned 1948
NETHERLANDS

NIMES
Twinned 1955
FRANCE

RECKLINGHAUSEN
Twinned 1956
GERMANY

KALISZ
Twinned 1989
POLAND
Preston twinning, past and present
Town twinning started as a way of building strong community links across European borders following the Second World War. The belief was that if towns could establish friendly links, crossing political frontiers and cultural divides, then their nations would be less inclined to enter into conflict.
The modern concept of town twinning is to promote cultural, business and educational similarities whilst appreciating their differences across nations and communities bringing people together, allowing citizens of twinned towns to experience and explore other cultures whilst encouraging economic development and trade opportunities.
Sadly, recent events provide a stark reminder that there remains much to be done to promote tolerance, understanding and friendship between countries and their citizens in Europe. In this respect twinning and its principles are as relevant now as they were 70 years ago when Preston first became involved in twinning with European towns, relationships that continue to this day.
Preston boasts some of the most enduring twinning relationships in the UK, partly due to a willingness to adapt and change with the times. The Preston Twinning Model now provides a template for the city’s twinning activity in the 2020s and beyond.
Twin Towns Of Twin Towns
Preston is twinned with the following towns giving citizens the opportunity to come together with sister cities over a wide range of interests and activities:
Preston Twinning
People Coming Together


It has been a thrilling experience getting to know a new culture, new people and new experiences with incredible people, memories that will truly las a lifetime for me and i am so grateful to

PRESTON TWINNING
Twinning In The 2020's
"I'm Charlotte and I live in the south of France near Nîmes. I went to Preston with a friend when we were sixteen. It was an unforgettable trip. We were warmly welcomed by Derek, his wife and their friends from the Twinning group. They shared with us everyday life, villages visits, walks in the countryside... and a bowling game ! We were lucky enough to be in England on the wedding day of Kate and William. It was great. I loved sharing this event with our hosts."

Preston Twinning Partnership is funded almost entirely by Preston Council. The intention is to develop additional sources of income and to become self-funding.

Preston Twinning
A
New Opportunity
Get Twinning! It's Fun & Enjoyable!


Twinning is an opportunity for people to come together over a wide range of interests and activities. We have regular personal contact with our four twin towns and are willing to advise interested groups or individuals in linking with the towns of their choice.
Whatever Your Interest...
- Education in Primary, Secondary & College Exchanges
- Student Work Placements
- Cookery
- Regional Food
- Health
- Sport including, Football, Rugby, Trampolining, Swimming, Skateboarding, Cycling, Walking, Hiking & Climbing
- Art & Culture
- Music, including, Performing Arts, Choirs, Bands and Music Groups
- History, Environment & Sightseeing
Speak To Us Today About Twinning Opportunities
Come Together with another culture!