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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.

Local talent to take centre stage at The Preston Weekender

Evil Blizzard Organisers of The Preston Weekender have pledged their commitment to profiling local talent alongside established performers. The event, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with city centre […]

1 month ago
Holi colour run with a twist to celebrate the arrival of spring at Cuerden Valley Park

The colorful shoes and legs of teenagers at colour run event A Holi colour run is set to celebrate the arrival of spring at Cuerden Valley Park. The park team has joined forces with the Gujarat Hindu Society Preston to host […]

1 month ago
Founder member of Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley, in conversation at UCLan

Continuing its series of free talks, the History Department at the University of Central Lancashire welcomes Boff Whalley, founder member of Chumbawamba, who reflects on his career as a writer, musician, and […]

1 month ago
15 Preston events for your 2024 calendar

Preston Caribbean Carnival procession 2023 Pic: Mark McLoughlin Preston hosts a number of well-loved events every year – be sure not to miss out in 2024 by getting some of the biggest on your calendar nice and early. […]

1 month ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston music group launches for people with learning disabilities

A selection of instruments used at Jubiloso music group for people with learning disabilities A participatory music group has recently launched in Preston with the intention of being accessible to people with learning disabilities. Participants of the weekly Jubiloso sessions are guided in playing […]

1 month ago
Fulwood sisters hosting art sessions at venues around Preston

Sally and Lucie from Art Donkey Two Fulwood sisters have launched a new art venture in Preston. Sally and Lucie Ward are starting up art sessions at venues in and around Preston under the name Art […]

1 month ago
Free Japanese culture day taking place in Preston

Attendees at the sixth UCLan Japan Day A free event sharing Japanese culture is taking place in Preston. Organised by the University of Central Lancashire, the day is a celebration of a decade of promoting Japanese studies […]

2 months ago
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 […]

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