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Want to know what’s on in Preston? You can see all events taking place in Preston, Lancashire, the latest announcements on festivals, gigs, family-friendly events and much more taking place in and around Preston city centre

Withy Grove Park’s new £110,000 mega slide is now open

The new 110k slide at With Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A new slide which cost £110,000 has opened in Bamber Bridge. South Ribble Borough Council have installed a new slide at Withy Grove Park, after the original centrepiece had to […]

2 weeks ago
Preston comedian Phil Ellis bringing acclaimed show to Chorley

Phil Ellis Preston comedian Phil Ellis is bringing his new tour to Chorley. Phil Ellis’s Excellent Comedy Show was nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and won the 2023 Malcolm Hardee Award for […]

2 weeks ago
Winckley Square guided walks schedule for April and May

Black and white historical photo of gas works Winckley Square guided walks are continuing through April and May. The walks cover a range topics from Preston’s past including women’s rights, temperance, and gas works. Organised by Friends of […]

2 weeks ago
Preston’s annual Health Mela returns to UCLan

A man has his cholesterol checked at the Preston Health Mela 2023. Pic: UCLan Preston’s annual Health Mela is returning next month, providing free health checks to people across the community and helping people understand the healthcare options available in the city. Organised by […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: Preston egg rolling 2024 in Avenham Park

Chasing the eggs down the steep slopes of Avenham Park Pic: Gerard Hopkinson Preston didn’t let the rain dampen spirits for the annual Easter Egg rolling. Both hard-boiled eggs and the chocolate variety went flying down Avenham Park’s slopes. Chased by children and […]

3 weeks ago
Smashed Burger on the move in Preston city centre

Smashed being packed up at the Miller Arcade on Monday (1 April) Pic: Blog Preston One of the highest-rated places for a burger in Preston is on the move. Smashed Preston has begun moving from its current home in the Miller Arcade facing into Lancaster […]

3 weeks ago
Renovated Lostock Hall family centre opens

Mayor and Mayoress of South Ribble, Chris and Kim Lomax open the centre. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A new, upgraded family centre in South Ribble was opened last week in the heart of Lostock Hall. The centre will host Finleys Families and the Tippytoes Baby Bank, supporting […]

3 weeks ago
Preston egg rolling 2024 hour-by-hour weather forecast

Children throw eggs down a hill for a previous egg rolling event Pic: Michael Porter Photography As the city has baked in sunshine for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend how does the weather look for the egg rolling? Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (1 April) […]

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