With stunning views over the beautiful River Ribble, yet conveniently close to Preston town centre and the M6, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel has an ideal location. We have retained many traditional features, such as wood beams in our restaurant and an open plan lounge, creating a warm and welcoming ambience. Macdonald Tickled Trout is always a popular meetings venue due to our convenient location, well-equipped conference suites and extensive onsite parking. Alternatively, our riverside terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a morning coffee with friends or relax with a pre dinner drink as you take in the views. Guests can enjoy our delicious food and drink and then relax in contemporary en suite accommodation, whilst our versitile function rooms are perfect for weddings.

Business at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

With its peaceful riverside location, yet just off the M6 (J31) within easy driving distance of Manchester, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is ideally placed for your next corporate event. Boasting a self-contained Conference Centre with its own entrance, and bright, comfortable meeting facilities for up to 120 delegates, our welcoming hotel is the perfect place to host your conference or meeting. Our friendly service, unique accommodation, excellent food and close attention to detail will ensure a successful, professional event, and our Meetings and Events team are on hand to help.

• Fully equipped conference suites


• 11 meeting rooms


• AV equipment


• Convenient location (near M55, M61, M65 & M6)


• Business support available


• Ample onsite parking

Team building & activities at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Located on the banks of the beautiful River Ribble, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is equipped to host a wide range of teambuilding and corporate training events. Escape from the office and hold a quiz night or a themed evening in one of our flexible function rooms. Alternatively, explore the nearby Lake District, where you can try your hand at canoeing, windsurfing, climbing and hill walking. Working closely with local event firms we offer a selection of ready made packages so that you can concentrate on enjoying yourselves.

Weddings at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Set on the banks of the River Ribble, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is a delightfully picturesque wedding venue. For a truly unforgettable day, the elegant Ribble Suite is perfect for receptions or civil ceremonies, accomodating up to 130 guests in style. Complete with a riverside terrace, perfect for photos, you can feast on a delicious wedding breakfast before starting married life together in contemporary en suite accommodation. Our dedicated events team is on hand throughout to discuss your plans and ensure that your magical day is full of memories.

• Picturesque riverside setting


• Smaller venues for intimate weddings


• Award winning food and drink


• Ribble Suite seats up to 90 for a wedding breakfast and 130 for an evening reception


• Luxurious en suite accommodation

Eat & Drink at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

At Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, deliciously fresh cuisine is always on the menu. Great food starts with great ingredients - think free range eggs, corn-fed poultry, grass-fed beef and wild white fish, with plenty of organic options too. Our cosy, welcoming Restaurant serves up tasty British classics or, for a more casual dining experience, relax in the comfortable Lounge and enjoy a light meal, freshly prepared. It's a lovely spot to linger over a freshly brewed tea or coffee as you take in the pretty views across the River Ribble.