Preston’s annual egg rolling event will return for 2025 this Easter Monday.

The iconic event is a big Easter tradition for the city, dating back over 150 years.

Each year, the event at Avenham and Miller Parks brings an eclectic mix of workshops, street theatre and live music, plus the popular Easter Bonnet Competition.

And of course, no visit is complete without taking your own Easter egg to roll down the hill with hundreds of other people.

Read on to find out what will be happening where and when, to make the most of your day.

Read more: Will you be egg rolling or pace egging this Easter Monday?

Parking

Visitors should use city centre car parks such as Avenham Multi-Storey, St George’s Shopping Centre, Fishergate Shopping Centre and Preston Bus Station.

Avenham Park events

Egg Rolling
On the hour, every hour

Don’t forget to take your own Easter egg to roll down the hill!

All the Fun of the Fair
11am – 4pm

Hop along to the bouncy castle adventure area and take a spin on the fairground.

Epico The Dragon by Creature Encounter
11.30am – 12pm, 1.15pm – 1.45pm, 2.30pm – 3pm

Join Sir Aurelious Jones on a daring quest to befriend a dragon.

Easter Bonnet Workshops
11.30am – 12pm, 12.30pm – 1pm, 1.30pm – 2pm, 2.30pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4pm

Free creative workshop to make an Easter bonnet that could be entered into the Bonnet Competition.

Bonnet Competition
2.15pm – 2.30pm (registration from 1.45pm)

Take part to win the accolade of Best Bonnet in Show.

Stage events

Classical and contemporary dances, Preston Dhol Players and folk and Bollywood dances.

Uke Club Preston
11am – 11.30am

Hayley Murray
12.15pm – 1pm

Salsa Northwest
1.45pm – 2.15pm

Preston City Mela
3pm – 3.45pm

Read more: Preston dates for your diary 2025

Miller Park events

Anyone for Tennis by Fairly Famous Family
12pm – 12.30pm, 1.45pm – 2.15pm, 3.30pm – 4pm

A chaotic, laugh-out-loud tennis match with mischief, drama, and slow-motion replays.

TOAST by Pif Paf
12.45pm – 1.30pm, 2.30pm – 3.15pm

A feast of food, dance, music, and storytelling in a joyful celebration of community.

Extra events

Market Place
11am – 4pm

Grab a bite to eat or browse the range of stalls along Lord Derby Walk.

Preston City Mela Workshops
11am – 4pm

Celebrate South Asian arts, culture and heritage. Get involved in these free workshops for kite making, calligraphy, yarn mandala marking and henna art.

Hot Dinners by SkiBand
11am – 11.30am, 12.30pm – 1pm, 2.15pm – 2.45pm

A sizzling walk about band serving up ska, calypso, reggae, and rock ‘n’ roll.

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