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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.

Ribble Steam Railway to mark 50 years since closure of Preston to Southport line

Remnants of the old Preston-Southport line can still be seen. Pic: Shabbagaz Steam trains are to run around Preston Docks to mark 50 years since a Preston rail line closed. A railway line used to run from Preston to Southport, the West […]

10 years ago
Preston knitting group to help city remember First World War dead

Kim from the group A craft group has been set up and are helping knit a way for Preston to remember those killed in the First World War. The Crafty Project are a group […]

10 years ago
A bumper start to the new Preston Historical Society season

The Preston Historical Society started the new season of talks on Monday evening of 1 September with the renowned local historian and much loved, Stephen Sartin. Mr Sartin has always […]

10 years ago
Blaze Festival to take over Harris Museum and Art Gallery

The festival is a chance for youngsters to get tips on a career in the arts and events The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is set to be overrun by youngsters from Friday. The annual Blaze Festival gives young people across the county a chance to get experience […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Family fun day taking place on Preston’s Flag Market

Lots of entertainment will be on offer for kids Families are invited to a fun day on the Flag Market. Organised by Preston City Council the event sees lots of child-friendly activities to enjoy. Taking place on Saturday 6 […]

10 years ago
History of Preston North End to be explored at free event

The Invincibles Standing L to R: J. Ross, R. Price (groundsman), J. Goodall, N. Brown (committee), J. Trainer, R. Holmes, Seated L to R: J. Gordon, R. Howarth, R. Kelso, D. Russell, S. Thompson, J Graham, G. Drummond.. Explore the history of Preston North End and the time of The Invincibles. The Lancashire Archives on Bow Lane throws open its doors to look at the origins of PNE. […]

10 years ago
The Continental prepares for 13th beer festival

continental beer festival One of Preston’s most popular beer festivals returns to the city in October. It will be the 13th time The Continental on South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, has thrown open its […]

10 years ago
Preston military museum at Fulwood Barracks to officially re-open after four year refurbishment

  An upgrade of a Preston museum which has taken four years to complete comes to an end on Tuesday. The Lancashire Infantry Museum has seen £200,000 ploughed into modernising […]

10 years ago
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