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This category relates to all things to do with parks in Preston including Avenham and Miller Park, Ashton Park, Haslam Park, Moor Park and others

Withy Grove Park sees car park expansion and changes

The revamped sports pitches at Withy Grove Pic: South Ribble Borough Council The car park at a popular Bamber Bridge park is being expanded. South Ribble Borough Council has announced a change to Withy Grove Park. A further 30 spaces are being […]

7 months ago
Heritage Open Days in Preston 2023: What’s happening and when

The Old Tram Bridge spans the River Ribble at Avenham Park Pic: Stephen Melling The history and heritage of Preston is being explored this September as Heritage Open Days return. From exploring the city’s suburbs to going behind the scenes at the waste-collection service […]

8 months ago
Ashton Park, Haslam Park and Moor Park now ‘pay-to-play’ tennis courts

Moor Park's renovated courts Pic: Preston City Council Three tennis courts in Preston parks are to now ‘pay-to-play’. Preston City Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have partnered for a major revamp of the courts at Moor […]

8 months ago
Moor Park bowling greens set for revival

The Moor Park bowling pavilion Pic: Tony Worrall The bowling greens in Moor Park are set for a major revamp. According to Preston City Council the greens were ‘significantly damaged’ due to misuse during the coronavirus lockdowns. A […]

8 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ashton Park sports hub plans receive backing from junior football coach

A junior football team coach says that multi-million pound plans for new playing facilities in a Preston park are desperately needed – because children are regularly missing out on matches […]

8 months ago
Withy Grove Park achieves first ever green flag award

Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A park in Bamber Bridge has won its first green flag award. Withy Grove Park has joined three other South Ribble parks in securing the status. The park joins Hurst […]

8 months ago
Every place in Preston you’ll find a Lancashire Photography Festival exhibition

Bargains Galore in Church Street is host to Serena Dzenis' images Pic: Garry Cook A map showing every location of the exhibitions in Lancashire Photography Festival is available. The first phase of the festival saw Scream! and Hit Singles! installed around Preston city centre […]

8 months ago
Ashton Park campaign group rallies against sports hub plans

Members of the fight for Ashton Park group Pic: BBC LDRS Controversial proposals for a new sports hub in Ashton Park should be kicked into touch say a campaign group. Almost 400 people living in the vicinity of Ashton Park have […]

8 months ago
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