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Free things to do in Preston

They say the best things in life are free, and that probably applies more at this time of year than any other. After the often costly present-buying and partying of […]

6 years ago
Moor Park observatory to host monthly open evenings

The observatory in Moor Park Pic: Paul Melling The observatory in Moor Park has recently seen restoration work Pic: Paul Melling Anyone with an eye on the sky is being invited to visit the city’s observatory. Jeremiah Horrocks […]

6 years ago
Observatory tours to take place in Moor Park

The observatory at Moor Park The observatory at Moor Park Preston’s observatory in Moor Park is being opened up to the public. Sitting in Moor Park, on the Blackpool Road side, it has recently seen […]

6 years ago
What you can do in Preston during Easter holidays 2018

The observatory at Moor Park The observatory at Moor Park The Easter Holidays have begun and there’s plenty going on across the city, and surrounding area, to keep you and the family entertained. Here’s a […]

7 years ago
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Heritage Open Days allow you to explore hidden Preston

You can go inside buildings which are normally off limits Pic: Paul Melling You can go inside buildings which are normally off limits Pic: Paul Melling From a history of how buildings in Preston city centre came to be to a look around […]

7 years ago
Preston’s observatory is being opened to the public again

The observatory had been closed off since 2000 Pic Tony Worrall The observatory had been closed off since 2000 Pic Tony Worrall Stargazers have been locked out of a Preston observatory for 17 years, but the stars have now aligned to […]

7 years ago
Discover why 30,000 people were once on Moor Park

Crowds out in Moor Park early for the astronomical event Crowds out in Moor Park early for the astronomical event On the 90th anniversary of a major astronomical event there will be a celebration held in Preston. More than 30,000 […]

7 years ago
Here’s what’s on at Moor Park this summer

Park It takes place at Moor Park during the school summer holidays Park It takes place at Moor Park during the school summer holidays Preston’s Moor Park is set to begin hosting more events – and here’s what we have to look […]

7 years ago
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