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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Families looking for affordable ways to keep children entertained during the summer holidays need look no further than The Harris in Preston
Looking to treat yourself or someone you love to afternoon tea? Lancashire has so many great options, including a number of experiences that really up the ante when it comes to making your afternoon tea extra special.
Born from a road trip across America's Southern States, we learnt all things smokin' from the best pitmasters across the region.
Read MoreJust ten minutes drive from junction 32 off the M6, quickly brings you to the Horns Dam, offering luxury static holiday homes, caravan touring pitches, caravan seasonal pitches and three picturesque fishing lakes.
Read MoreLocated 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.
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 MoreSituated in the heart of Lancashire, Barton Manor Hotel is a short distance from Preston city centre and only a stone's throw away from local attractions.
Read MoreSamlesbury Hall has hosted weddings for over fifty years and they now invite you to become part of their history.
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Date: 22nd Sept 2026
This new guided tour by Michael Akers, will investigate a selection of paintings at the Harris Art Gallery. Well look at each work in detail and consider how these treasures in Prestons fabulous art collection reveal interesting and unusual detail...
Read MoreDate: 29th May 2027
Bringing the iconic sound of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to the stage at Amped, Souvenir: A Tribute to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is a high-quality live show celebrating one of the most important pioneers of electronic music.
Read MoreDate: 23rd Oct 2026
Rock am River festival returns to the New Continental in Preston for its fifth birthday celebrations.
Read MoreDate: 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...
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: 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 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.
Read MoreDurationThree 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.
Read MoreDistance4.5 miles
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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