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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.

Yoga centre in central Preston set to welcome international dance teacher

An international dance teacher is flying in from Mexico to teach a dance class at a yoga centre in central Preston. Misty Tripoli, the founder of the popular dance fitness […]

10 months ago
Lancashire Infantry Museum in Fulwood Barracks appeals for volunteers

The Lancashire Infantry Museum in Fulwood Barracks is urgently seeking enthusiastic local people with interest in history. They are looking for volunteers who can help guide their visitors around their […]

11 months ago
Preston’s Windrush 75 Festival to be held in Avenham Park

Preston is set to honour the Windrush Generation with a special event on the 75th anniversary of their arrival to the UK.  The Windrush 75 Festival will be held on […]

11 months ago
Join Wendolene on her day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day

Wendolene will be having a day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day. Pic The Knit and Purl Jam Keep an eye out for Wallace and Gromit’s lady friend Wendolene, as she enjoys a day out in Preston to celebrate National Cheese Day on Saturday 3 June. The life-size […]

11 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement UCLan helps tell stories of Preston’s war heroes

Three Commonwealth War Graves The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) have teamed up to unearth the stories of local war heroes. Three second year BA (Hons) History students […]

12 months ago
Preston North End players open first Padel Courts in Preston

Padel is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton and is played by over 18 million people worldwide Noah Mawene and Finlay Cross-Adair from Preston North End Football Club visited West View Better Health Leisure Centre on Friday 5 May, to officially open two brand new padel courts, […]

12 months ago
Kate Bush fans to descend on Avenham Park for mass dance

Sunshine in Avenham Park on some of the first days of restrictions easing Pic: Tony Worrall Kate Bush fans are invited to move themselves around with enthusiasm while recreating the iconic dance from the song Wuthering Heights in a Preston Park this summer. ‘The Most Wuthering […]

12 months ago
Preston City Games returning this summer

The event will provide an opportunity to enhance on teamwork, mental health, wellbeing and motivation The Preston City Games tournament returns to UCLan Sports Arena and Ashton and Lea Golf Club from Friday 30 June at 12pm. Shout Connect, UCLan and Preston City Council are […]

12 months ago
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