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.

Short film about Preston Bus Station to be premièred at The Continental

A film celebrating the architecture and people of Preston Bus Station will be premièred later this month. 56,000 – a short film about the grade II listed building – takes […]

10 years ago Talk at Harris Museum to discuss the importance of objects

A talk is taking place at the Harris Museum on Saturday to discuss the importance of the objects we all keep. Local artist Jeni McConnell will lead the discussion about […]

10 years ago Lancashire Christmas Market returns to Preston in December

The Lancashire Market is to return for a Christmas special. Christmas stalls offering gifts, food and drink are to be on offer during the Flag Market event. Last year’s Christmas […]

10 years ago Preston Ice Rink to take over Flag Market from mid-December

An outdoor ice rink will return to Preston this Christmas. Running from Saturday 14 December for three weeks the ice rink is to be positioned on the Flag Market. The […]

10 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Celebrating 50 years of Doctor Who, the Lancashire Science Festival presents: The Science Behind the Scenes

Doctor Who is 50 years old in November (not the person of course, as he is nearer 900 years old!). To celebrate the fact Lancashire Science Festival are presenting Doctor […]

10 years ago The Only Way is Essex stars bringing boutique fashion to Fishergate Shopping Centre

Two stars from The Only Way is Essex are bringing their pop up boutique to Preston in December. Sam and Billie Faiers host the Minnies Boutique at the Fishergate Shopping […]

10 years ago Preston Christmas Lights Switch On: Gabriella Cilmi to join line-up

Gabriella Cilmi will be bringing a touch of sweetness to the Preston Christmas Lights On. Organisers have revealed the Australian songstress is one of the acts on the bill for […]

10 years ago Community film showings coming to Fishwick in December

Films are set to be screened in an area of Preston which has been without a cinema for decades. Fishwick, which used to have three film theatres, will have movie […]

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