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 MoreFully furnished city centre apartments in Preston. All include Sky TV and wi-fi, kitchen utensils and have a weekly clean and linen change.
Read MoreExplore 900 years of Lancashire's history in one place; a place full of stories about the people, landscapes, culture and events that have shaped this historic county.
Read MoreA modern eight screen cinema in Preston city centre on the Animate Entertianment Complex
Read MoreEarlier this year a bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw was unveiled as part of the grand opening for Animate Preston. Located close to the statue of his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit, which opened in September 2021
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Date: 30th Oct 2026
Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy.
Read MoreDate: 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: 1st Aug 2026
The North West-based group plays tribute to the Australian rock band. Playing songs from the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era the AC/DC Experience guarantees to perform the iconic band's biggest hits such as 'Highway To Hell', 'Black In Black', and...
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
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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.
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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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