Discover Preston for a day out that offers something different each time you visit, whether you’re here for a few hours or making a full weekend of it. At the heart of the city is a strong sense of history, from its famous Guild celebrations to landmarks like the newly renovated Harris Museum and Art Gallery, which now hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, events and workshops. Along Fishergate, you’ll find a mix of high street favourites and independent shops, with Preston Markets offering fresh local produce and a wide choice of food and drink.
When you’re ready to step away from the busy streets, green spaces such as Winckley Square, Avenham and Miller Parks provide a change of pace right in the city centre, with riverside views and cafés to enjoy along the way. For those wanting to explore further, the Guild Wheel offers a 21-mile circular route linking the city to places like Brockholes Nature Reserve. With activities ranging from indoor attractions to live music, theatre and a growing food scene—including well-regarded restaurants—Preston continues into the evening with plenty of options to round off the day.
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Preston City Council is delighted to announce the new programme at the Guild Lounge, a 350-seat entertainment space in the heart of Preston City Centre.
Born from a road trip across America's Southern States, we learnt all things smokin' from the best pitmasters across the region.
Read MoreA Country Park with 185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Visitor Centre with cafe, picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
Read MoreFrom the sweeping drive to the stunning views and award winning gardens, this beautiful country hotel is small enough to care yet large enough to deliver on your expectations offering exclusivity to no matter how intimate or grand your day.
Read MoreStanding proudly within the former Corn Exchange, blending history, prestige and contemporary luxury in every corner.
Read MoreThe Best Western Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club won't just give you easy access to Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool and the Lakes it'll put you within putting distance of a fantastic 18 hole parkland golf course too!
Read MoreCafé 1847 is more than just a café, it's a place to come together to make memories and share fantastic food and drink.
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Date: 10th Jul 2026
A chance to meet like-minded people and catch-up over a cuppa in our beautiful Grade I Listed building. We’ll be meeting at 2pm for an hour at The Harris Cafe.
Read MoreDate: 21st Jun 2026
Nerissa Cargill Thompson explores environmental issues through contemporary textile art made using recycled textiles and concrete cast in plastic waste. She aims to make people consider the world around them and their responsibility to the environ...
Read MoreDate: 23rd Jun 2026
Yorkshire Building Society’s Money Minds initiative provides information and advice for adults, aimed to protect against known fraud and scam tactics, and signposting to further advice and support.Drop-in, no booking required.
Read MoreDate: 25th Jun 2026
For a newly bereaved person, here they will find a friendly, informal and confidential group, a safe space where they can express their feelings, knowing they and their loved one will not be judged.Please get in touch with Suicide Bere...
Read MoreDate: 25th Jun 2026
This not only enhances their lives, but those of them around them. This course is designed to give you some insight into what ADHD is and the different ways that this can present.We aim to try and understand the impacts which ADHD can...
Read MoreDate: 26th Jun 2026
Born out of a shared love of the classics of the mid to late 70's and early 80's, their sound is carved from a wall of guitars... come along and see them blow the bloody roof off!
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
Read MoreDurationThree days
Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations.
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Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens.
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Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
Read MoreDistance21 miles
The Preston Guild Wheel is a 21 mile "Greenway" that encircles the city of Preston, linking the city to the countryside. It is both a walking and cycling route.
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This walking route provides an opportunity to pass peacefully through the southern part of Preston, taking in the calm, tranquil scenery.
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