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In pictures: Nine photos of Preston’s award-winning parks

We’re celebrating the best that Preston’s parks have to offer with a selection of our favourite photos from the Preston Flickr group. Five of the city’s parks have been awarded […]

11 years ago
Preston in the Picture – Desktop Wallpaper June

June’s wallpaper for the latest in the Preston in the Picture is a peek over the Japanese Garden in Avenham Park. It’s a perfect place to unwind and escape the […]

11 years ago
Preston parkrun prepares to celebrate one year of running in Avenham Park

The parkrun at Christmas attracted some runners in fancy dress It’s fast approaching a year since Preston runners pulled on their trainers and pounded the course around Avenham Park. Preston parkrun has become a staple of Saturday mornings in the […]

11 years ago
Hundreds turn out for Easter Egg Rolling tradition in Avenham Park

Michelle Steele sent in this photo of the egg rolling in action Despite being the coldest Easter on record nothing could stop a tradition dating back to Victorian times taking place in Avenham Park. Hundreds of families turned out to roll their […]

11 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Pastel Preston: Smartphone gives city landmarks a new look

East Lancashire Railway Bridge gets the pastel treatment Take a fresh look at some of Preston’s most iconic buildings and landmarks thanks to a smartphone. Local photographer Atomic6 has been snapping away on his phone and editing and […]

11 years ago
Preston parks to get a post Guild boost

Following the success of the Guild, that according to Preston Council saw almost 1 million attend, the main areas of attraction, Avenham and Miller Parks are desperatlry in need urgent […]

11 years ago
Interview: Teen Producers Pleased with Festival’s Blazing Success

While the likes of Maverick Sabre and Labrith entertained the GFest crowds in Avenham Park at the weekend, next door neighbour Miller park played host to Blaze Festival as part […]

12 years ago
In pictures: Les Commandos Percu – On the Night Shift closing show for Preston Guild 2012

French masters of pyrotechnics and percussion Les Commandos Percu brought their stunning show ‘On the Night Shift’ to Avenham Park to close the Preston Guild. On the Night Shift is […]

12 years ago
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