Eco Town building and sign in Preston

Eco Town currently has some Open Days during Easter for individuals or group visits, Open Day bookings are through email, use the button below, visits are FREE with a minimum age of 7yrs.

Easter Open Days Date & Times:

  • Tuesday 31st March 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 1st April 2026 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Thursday 2nd April 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
  • Tuesday 7th April 2026 1:00pm-3:00pm

People making a regular free booking if you have 5-20 people can use the button below:

Book now either an EASTER OPEN DAY or just give us a visit at anytime: Eco Town

Find out how Lancashire Residents can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with help and guidance from Eco Town. Eco Town is based in the Environmental Education Centre at Farington Waste Recovery Park.

During your visit to Eco Town you will discover different ways of recovering valuable resources from household waste and how to reduce, reuse and recycle.

What is Eco Town?

Eco Town is an exciting environmental education experience. It is divided into three districts; Materials, Mechanical, and Bio, featuring 13 streets for you to explore.

As you make your way through these districts you will see first hand and learn about the processes we use to sort the waste so it can be recycled into something new or even renewable energy.

Read more about Eco Town and come and see what we get up to >>