National Nuclear Laboratory
Visitor Information
Preston
Visitor Information
Preston
Identification Requirements
All visitors MUST bring photo identification with them on every day they are visiting Preston site. The
following are acceptable:
British Nationals
Non-British Nationals
• A valid 10 year passport
• Current UK photo driving licence
• Valid passport
Access to Preston site WILL NOT be granted under any circumstances without the correct photo ID.
Please contact the Visits department on +44 (0)1772 762050 if you have any queries.
Dress Code - Applicable to Visitors Touring NNL Facilities
We advise that trousers should be worn by ALL members of the visit party to enable them to
participate in any plant tour(s).
If you are touring NNL facilities and you are a classified/monitored worker, please ensure that you
bring your passbook and/or dosimetry badge. Passbook requires visitors to have an up to date
medical listed for a dosimetry badge to be issued.
Arriving on Site
Once on site, all visitors must be escorted at all times. Your escort will provide you with the relevant
safety and security information.
Your escort will be able to answer any questions that you have regarding your visit.
They are responsible for ensuring your safety and security during your visit.
If you have any questions prior to your visit, please contact our visits team on +44 (0)1772 762050 or by
emailing [email protected]
Visitor Information
Preston
Other Useful Information
The car park is on the right as you approach Main Gate from Clifton/Preston. All cars must be parked
in here during your visit.
Please collect your visitor pass from the Main Gate reception. All visitors will be required to listen to a
short safety brief (5 minutes).
Please ensure you have given yourself enough time to pass through site security particularly during
busy periods - mornings before 9am.
Work-related bags/items will be subject to search by Springfields security personnel. This search will
be carried out in the presence of the visitor on each occasion prior to entry to site.
Restricted Items
Camera’s and recording equipment
Cameras and recording equipment are, under certain circumstances, allowed onto the site but
appropriate authorisation and permits must be in place prior to the visit taking place. Please inform
NNL Visits in advance if you are need to bring equipment on to site.
Laptops
Laptops are allowed onto site for work purposes only but are subject to security checks.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones are permitted but the camera function must not be used without a permit.
Visitor Information
Preston
Directions to
NNL Preston
Building A709, Springfields, Salwick, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0XJ
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Springfields site, situated approximately 5 miles
west
of Preston in Lancashire.
west of Preston in Lancashire.
By Road
By
Road
When travelling north or south on the M6, leave
When
travelling north or south
the motorway at J32 and join the M55. Leave the
on
M6,atleave
the
M55 the
motorway
J3 and at
themotorway
exit roundabout
turnJ32
left onto
A585the
for Kirkham.
At the next
at
andthejoin
M55. Leave
two roundabouts continue straight ahead and at
the
M55 motorway at J3 and
the third roundabout take the first left exit for
at
roundabout
turn three
the the
A583 exit
for Preston.
Continue through
sets of
trafficthe
lights
and atfor
theKirkham.
crossroads take
left
onto
A585
the the
left turn,
which
is signposted
for
At
next
two
roundabouts
Springfields. Proceed for just over a mile,
continue
straight
ahead
andpass
through the Windmill
Tavern
crossroads,
at
third
take
the the
car park
and roundabout
the Springfields Main
Gate is
located
on left
the right.
the
first
exit for the A583
for
Preston. Continue through
By Rail
three
sets
lights
and
If travelling
by of
rail,traffic
the nearest
main
line rail
station
is
Preston.
A
taxi
journey
of
at the crossroads take the left
approximately 25 minutes is necessary to reach
turn,
which is signposted for
Springfields.
Springfields. Proceed for just
By Public
Transport
over
a mile,
through the Windmill
A bus service
operates between
and
Tavern
crossroads,
passPreston
the car
Blackpool. Leave the bus at the Clifton Village
park
and the Springfields Main
bus stop, which is approximately half a mile from
Gate
is located on the right.
Springfields.
By Rail
If travelling by rail, the nearest
main line rail station is Preston.
A taxi journey of approximately
25 minutes is necessary to reach
Springfields.
By Public Transport
A bus service operates between
Preston and Blackpool. Leave
the bus at the Clifton Village bus
stop, which is approximately half
a mile from Springfields.
National Nuclear Laboratory
Preston Laboratory, A709, Springfields, Salwick, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 OXJ
www.nnl.co.uk