Preston Park is a 100acre public park located next to the River Tees, in Preston-on-Tees, England. It is highly popular and it hosts many events each year that attract people from across Teesside and further afield. Although parking for both the museum, grounds and Butterfly world is free, the museum itself charges £2 for an adult admission.
The land was originally a private residence with large grounds but has since become the property of Stockton Borough Council after being purchased from Sir Robert Ropner. and has more recently re-opened in 2012
The museum has a thriving and diverse volunteer community with its participants ranging from students to the retired. they are on the while divided into gardening volunteers, costumed interpreters on the Victorian street as well as visitor experience volunteers.