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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.

Martin Mere announces mud-filled festival of events for February half term

Children in the mud kitchen Pic: WWT Martin Mere WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has announced its brand new Mudfest event filled with mudtastic activities to get stuck into this February half term. As part of Mudfest, the centre […]

1 month ago
Brindle Players to bring Knight Fever pantomime to Hoghton this half term

Members of Brindle Players dressed up in character for Knight Fever Brindle Players will perform their 29th annual pantomime this February half term. This year they are sharpening their swords and polishing their armour for Knight Fever, a LazyBee Production courtesy […]

1 month ago
Photography exhibition, photo-walk and workshops planned at SHOP in Preston

A photography exhibition is set to open in Preston on Saturday 10th February at SHOP. Pic SHOP A photography exhibition is set to open in Preston in February. SHOP, on Syke Street, will host Recollections, a collective photographic exhibition taking place across three weekends in February. Using […]

2 months ago
Plan to create waste centre close to Martin Mere Wetland Centre thrown out

Proposed Waste Management Building A bid to create a waste facility barely half a mile from the Martin Mere Wetland Centre has been thrown out after the popular attraction claimed it posed an environmental […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Playful food-themed contemporary art exhibition at The Birley in Preston city centre

A playful contemporary art exhibition has gone on display at The Birley. Amy Kim Grogan’s exhibition Meals on Wheels has been inspired by the artist’s mum’s devilish way of disguising […]

2 months ago
Communal music-making session Preston Scratch Band gets new home at The Ferret

Preston Scratch Band Pic: Garry Cook The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play […]

2 months ago
Preston Pedals offering free sessions to encourage cycling in the city

PRESTON PEDALS MAINTENANCE SESSION Preston Pedals, a group set up to encourage people in Preston to get on their bikes for everyday journeys and save bikes from landfill, will be holding several free sessions […]

2 months ago
Free activities and meals for children across Preston during Christmas holidays

Children enjoying the HAF Programme. Preston North End Community and Education Trust are one of the nine organisations running clubs in Preston, as part of the Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Free activities […]

3 months ago
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