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Want to know what’s on in Preston? You can see all events taking place in Preston, Lancashire, the latest announcements on festivals, gigs, family-friendly events and much more taking place in and around Preston city centre

New-look The Harris to be host to No. 9 and The Studio for city’s youth

Room 9, planning and design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates The Harris in Preston has announced the opening of two new spaces which will be dedicated to young people. Over 100 years old, the museum, art gallery and library, is […]

3 months ago
Allotment art event in Preston hopes to return this summer

Andy opposite his dad's old plot at Serpentine 3 allotments. Pic: Kim Graham Last September, plotters from the Serpentine 3 allotment site in Preston arranged a day of ‘Art on the Plots’. The council-run site on Blackpool Road, opposite Moor Park, opened their […]

3 months ago
Tippings family switch off annual Christmas lights after 12 years

The lights were switched off for the final time on 4 January 2024. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years. On 4 January, the Tipping family pulled the plug on their annual tradition due […]

3 months ago
Scorton Steam Fair organisers say ‘spiralling costs’ mean 2023 was final event

Spiralling costs have called time on a popular steam fair near Preston. Scorton Steam Fair has been running for 17 years but organisers Paul and Craig Whittingham say 2023 was […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Ferret hoping to see ‘For Sale’ sign brought down soon

The Ferret Pic: Cutting Edge The future of one of Preston’s most iconic, influential and important nightspots could be secured soon, it is hoped. The Ferret, on Fylde Road, is Preston’s most prominent provider of […]

4 months ago
St Walburge’s Church spire tours return for three Saturdays in January

St Walburge's Church Pic: David Toase There are 172-steps to climb of Preston’s highest spire as the St Walburge’s spire tours return. For three Saturdays in January there’s an opportunity to head up 309-foot (94 metre) […]

4 months ago
Samlesbury Hall to host its first-ever food and drink festival

A summery day in the grounds of Samlesbury Hall Samlesbury Hall will host its first ever food and drink festival next year. Taking place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, the event will include entertainment and cookery demonstrations, […]

4 months ago
Wigan Warriors visit cancer patients at Royal Preston Hospital in touching tradition

Wigan Warriors visited Royal Preston Hospital Players from Wigan Warriors visited cancer patients at Rosemere Cancer Centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward on December 22, giving out Christmas presents and spreading festive cheer. The Superleague champions have visited […]

4 months ago
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