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’s city centre will be celebrating Christmas in style this year, with a packed programme of festive experiences that will bring Christmas magic to the city’s cultural Harris Quarter.
October is here and soon the weekends will be full of Halloween fun, but before the pumpkin picking and spooky stories take over, this weekend is easing you into the month gently.
The Harris museum, art gallery and library in Preston is the focus of a new series of short films by Buttress Architects rolling out from Monday 28 September to coincide with the one-year anniversary of The Harris’ re-opening,
Born from a road trip across America's Southern States, we learnt all things smokin' from the best pitmasters across the region.
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 MoreOffering a tantalising selection of authentic Italian dishes including al forno pasta, mouth-watering stone baked pizza, fresh fish and tasty Mediterranean small plate dishes. With plenty of vegetarian options.
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Date: 27th Feb 2027
Platform boots, flares, glitter and some of the biggest anthems of the 1970s!GlamRockerz invite you to take a nostalgic trip back to the days when Top of the Pops was essential Thursday-night viewing, glam rock ruled the charts and Bow...
Read MoreDate: 13th Oct 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating tour of Brockholes looking for signs of Autumn.The walk is at a gentle pace, with lots of stopping to look at points of interest and watch the wildlife.Pre booking is required....
Read MoreDate: 7th Oct 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating prehistoric tour of Brockholes.We will visit the Brockholes stone circle and cover the Ice Age and the impact it had on local geography including a look at some of our impressive glacial e...
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 MoreDate: 25th Oct 2026
Learn how to draw Christmas-themed calligraphy
Read MoreDate: 29th May 2027
Bringing the iconic sound of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to the stage, 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.Featur...
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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