Things to Do in and around Preston

Some things to do whether it’s sunny or raining in Preston, Lancashire. Some are time-limited events in the city while others are timeless places to go and enjoy a day, morning or afternoon out.

In pictures: Celebration of Chinese Culture on Flag Market

A colourful celebration of Chinese culture took place on Preston’s Flag Market on Sunday afternoon. The event included: – Demonstrations of Tai Chi and Chinese dance, plus the chance to […]

10 years ago Open Mind Festival: Music, arts and information events taking place in Preston

A week long festival with arts and music across the city starts on Saturday. The Open Mind festival has a number of events aimed at helping the mental heath […]

10 years ago Summer event goes ahead in Woodplumpton thanks to marquee funds

A local community group has been given £500 towards the cost of a marquee. Woodplumpton Community Action applied for funds to have a marquee at the annual Woodplumpton and Catforth summer […]

10 years ago Controversial Psychomanteum attraction returns to Scare Kingdom

A controversial scare attraction returns at Scare Kingdom near Preston. Psychomanteum was criticised by a rape charity for its simulated sex ordeal as part of the attraction. The experience, which […]

10 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Police open day: Saturday date added due to exceptional demand

Lancashire Police have added an extra day for their behind the scenes tours of the police HQ near Preston. Officers are going to be on hand during a behind the […]

10 years ago Harvest season Flower and Craft Festival to be held at Preston Minster

In celebration of the Season of Harvest there will be a Flower and Craft Festival at Preston Minster on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2014. On both days there […]

10 years ago Scare Kingdom attraction returns to Preston in October

One of the UK’s scariest attractions is preparing to open on the outskirts of Preston. Scare Kingdom returns for a sixth year to scare the life out of Prestonians. Thousands […]

10 years ago Flag Market film screenings including Frozen for Preston’s Familyfest

Family films are to be shown on the Flag Market as part of a festival of fun for parents and kids alike in Preston. Four movies are to be screened on […]

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