Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Preston helps South African nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Newsham Lodge barn, Lodge Lane, Woodplumton, Preston, Lancashire, Preston PR4 0BB, United Kingdom |
| stevegrigg@honoraryconsulsouthafrica.com | |
| Head of Mission | Stephen Grigg, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | North of England |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Newsham Lodge barn, Lodge Lane, Woodplumton, Preston, Lancashire, Preston PR4 0BB.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The South African honorary consul in Preston
In Preston, South African citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Stephen Grigg (since 27 June 2006). Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. To arrange a visit, e-mail stevegrigg@honoraryconsulsouthafrica.com.
Its consular district covers North of England. Preston is in England.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Passports and other formal consular services for South African citizens are handled by the South African High Commission in London.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays and on South Africa’s national day (27 April). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
South Africa’s offices in the UK
- London – High Commission of South Africa
- Angmering – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cambridge – Honorary Consulate
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate
- Preston – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Trowbridge – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – South Africa in Preston
Can I get a South African passport at the honorary consulate in Preston?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the South African High Commission in London.
What are the contact details of the South African honorary consul in Preston?
By e-mail to stevegrigg@honoraryconsulsouthafrica.com.
Who runs the South African honorary office in Preston?
Stephen Grigg, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Preston honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is North of England.
Do Britons need a visa to visit South Africa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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