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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.

Dan Nightingale to headline Halloween special events at Korova

Dan Nightingale will headline an evening of comedy A city centre arts venue and cafe bar is preparing to welcome all things Halloween. Korova Arts Cafe & Bar on St Wilfrid Street started the spooky fun with Zombies […]

10 years ago
Council forced to bail out Wooden Spoons Theatre ghost tours

A spooky theatre show has been bailed out by Preston City Council. Wooden Spoons Theatre who run family ghost tours over Halloween have been forced to apply for emergency funding […]

10 years ago
Santa Dash returns but will start and end at St Catherine’s Hospice

A Santa takes on last year's Dash through the city centre The Santa Dash returns to Preston on the first weekend of December. Hundreds of runners, dressed up as Santa, are expected to pound the two-mile route around Lostock Hall for […]

10 years ago
Big Draw Events in Preston

It’s Big Draw Time! Running from 1 October to 3 November The Big Draw 2013 brings together more than 200,000 people of all ages in an historic art project. Since […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Red Ribble buses return to Preston for special half-term trips

Remember the Ribble Bus? Forget London's red buses.... Half-term fun is being offered to families who want to experience Preston’s museums – and ride on a big red bus at the same time. A free ride on a […]

10 years ago
Round Preston Walk Vs Guild Wheel

The Guild Wheel, celebrating it’s first anniversary, has proved very popular with Prestonians. A great idea to encourage not only cyclists but walkers to get out and about and tour […]

10 years ago
Finding Identities: Lancashire’s part in the First World War

The centenary of the First World War is almost upon us and interest in what was said to be the war to end all wars still fascinates and stirs debate. […]

10 years ago
Wild Mushroom Hunting in Preston

Random pictures maybe, but this weekend looks like the optimum time to get out there and capture (or collect if you are feeling brave) one of natures great free bounties. […]

10 years ago
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