Consulates in Preston
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in London
Embassies and consulates in Preston
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Honorary Consulate of South Africa in PrestonNewsham Lodge barn, Lodge Lane, Woodplumton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0BB
The only foreign mission in Preston is the honorary consulate of South Africa. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 305 km away.
Public holidays in Preston
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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Good Friday
The honorary consulate of South Africa closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
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Types of mission in Preston
Of these, the honorary consulate in Preston offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in the United Kingdom
Besides Preston, towns in the United Kingdom with foreign missions are London (218), Edinburgh (45), Belfast (39), Manchester (30), Cardiff (19) and Glasgow (17).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Preston?
There is one foreign mission on record in Preston: the honorary consulate of South Africa.
Is there an embassy in Preston?
No. The embassies to the United Kingdom are in London, about 305 km away; Preston has the honorary consulate of South Africa.
When is the honorary consulate in Preston closed?
The honorary consulate of South Africa closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of South Africa.