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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.

Preston’s football fanzone to return for Euro 2024 this summer

The fan zone in 2021 Preston’s fanzone will return this summer with all of the England Euro 2024 group games shown on the big screen at the Flag Market. Preston BID, in partnership with leading […]

2 months ago
Award-winning Preston author to launch new book at city’s Waterstones

Christie Newport Award-winning Preston author Christie J. Newport is launching her new book at Waterstones in the city. The Ordinary Man – the second instalment of The Preston Murders series with Detective […]

2 months ago
Cuerden Valley Park to host magical light trail experience

Visitors will be able to wind their way through light installations Pic: Cuerden Valley Park A new light spectacular is coming to Cuerden Valley Park. The Northern Lights event will see the park’s Pinetum illuminated to create a magical light trail experience. Visitors will be […]

2 months ago
Martin Mere announces mud-filled festival of events for February half term

Children in the mud kitchen Pic: WWT Martin Mere WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has announced its brand new Mudfest event filled with mudtastic activities to get stuck into this February half term. As part of Mudfest, the centre […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Brindle Players to bring Knight Fever pantomime to Hoghton this half term

Members of Brindle Players dressed up in character for Knight Fever Brindle Players will perform their 29th annual pantomime this February half term. This year they are sharpening their swords and polishing their armour for Knight Fever, a LazyBee Production courtesy […]

2 months ago
Photography exhibition, photo-walk and workshops planned at SHOP in Preston

A photography exhibition is set to open in Preston on Saturday 10th February at SHOP. Pic SHOP A photography exhibition is set to open in Preston in February. SHOP, on Syke Street, will host Recollections, a collective photographic exhibition taking place across three weekends in February. Using […]

3 months ago
Plan to create waste centre close to Martin Mere Wetland Centre thrown out

Proposed Waste Management Building A bid to create a waste facility barely half a mile from the Martin Mere Wetland Centre has been thrown out after the popular attraction claimed it posed an environmental […]

3 months ago
Playful food-themed contemporary art exhibition at The Birley in Preston city centre

A playful contemporary art exhibition has gone on display at The Birley. Amy Kim Grogan’s exhibition Meals on Wheels has been inspired by the artist’s mum’s devilish way of disguising […]

3 months ago
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