Preston
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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With more people taking to the roads for a family roadtrip this summer, we're giving you the best spots to go to if you need to take a break off the M6 motorway
Preston Businesses
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Hickory's Smokehouse Hutton
Born from a road trip across America's Southern States, we learnt all things smokin' from the best pitmasters across the region.
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Donkey Creek Farm Caravan Park
Donkey Creek is a Visit England Five Star family-run touring park on the Fylde coast. Its rural location, close to village amenities and only 3 miles from Lytham St Annes makes it an ideal base to explore this stunning and diverse area.
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Haighton Manor
A country pub bursting with character and original features with a big old bar at the heart of all things, serving local ales.
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Arts & Culture
St George's Shopping Centre
Located in the heart of the city, St.George's Shopping Centre offers a whole host of big brands & quality independent retailers all under one roof. St George's has a city centre car park, free Wi-Fi & is open 7 days a week.
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Ribby Hall Village
Ribby Hall Village is the perfect Lancashire countryside wedding venue. This idyllic, unique location is just 10 minutes' drive from the beaches of Blackpool and Lytham St. Annes and only a short drive away from the city of Preston.
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Preston Events
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The AC/DC Experience - The Continental
Date: 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...
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Rock am River - The Continental
Date: 23rd Oct 2026
Rock am River festival returns to the New Continental in Preston for its fifth birthday celebrations.
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Mötley Crüde - the Dirt Tour - The Continental
Date: 16th Oct 2026
The world's most authentic Mötley Crüe tribute show goes international, and they're the Crüe you deserve.Brace yourself: the decadence of the Sunset Strip is headed your way with a soundtrack to boot thanks to four hellraisers named Ni...
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Events
Cud - The Continental
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.
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Nerissa Cargill Thompson: The Problem Lies Upstream - The Harris
Date: 17th 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...
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The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings - The Harris
Date: 17th Jun 2026
Visitors journey through Brown’s artistic world, tracing his career from his early humorous cartoons to global publishing successes. Original art from Horrible Histories, illustrations from Lesser Spotted Animals, and exclusive content from his la...
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage | TASTE
Explore Lancashire Like King Charles III - A Royal-Inspired Day Out
Follow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
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Itineraries
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Blackpool, Preston and the surrounding areas
DurationThree 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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Lancashire Set-Jetting: East Lancashire, the Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
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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Free | Outdoors
Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Free | Outdoors
Preston Guild Wheel
Distance21 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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Free | Outdoors
Hurst Grange Park Ramble
Distance3 miles
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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