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Welcome to Visit Preston, the official tourism website for Preston, Lancashire. Here you can find inspiration for your visit to the city and its surrounding areas, including things to see and do and what's on, all in one handy location.

Getting here   About Preston

Shop, Eat, Discover Preston

Fishergate high street and shoppers

Shopping

Find a fantastic mix of big brands, brilliant boutiques and independent shops.
Young couple enjoying coffee and cake at a cafe in Preston

Food and Drink

Discover incredible independents, treat yourself to fine dining and enjoy a thriving café culture.
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Art and Culture

Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant cultural and creative scene.

Shop, Eat, Discover Preston carousel

  • Fishergate high street and shoppers

    Shopping

    Find a fantastic mix of big brands, brilliant boutiques and independent shops.
  • Young couple enjoying coffee and cake at a cafe in Preston

    Food and Drink

    Discover incredible independents, treat yourself to fine dining and enjoy a thriving café culture.
  • Banner: violinists performing at The Harris

    Art and Culture

    Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant cultural and creative scene.

Latest blogs

Insider information to inspire your next trip to Preston.
The Harris October Half Term Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival
The Harris October Half Term

The Harris October Half Term

1 October: Half-term has finally landed with The Harris!
See more (Link to The Harris October Half Term)
A sign on a glass window saying The Guild Lounge

Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway

26 September: It'll be alright on the night - Work is full speed ahead at the Guild Lounge
See more (Link to Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway)
Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship

Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship

18 September: We're pleased to share our Sponsorship Packages for Preston Community Arts and Culture Events.
See more (Link to Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship)
Lancashire Fringe Festival logo

Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival

16 September 2024: The line up has been announced for Preston's biggest performance festival - with some of the UK's best shows coming to the city.
See more (Link to Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival)
The Harris October Half Term The Harris October Half Term
The Harris October Half Term

The Harris October Half Term

1 October: Half-term has finally landed with The Harris!
See more (Link to The Harris October Half Term)
Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway
A sign on a glass window saying The Guild Lounge

Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway

26 September: It'll be alright on the night - Work is full speed ahead at the Guild Lounge
See more (Link to Preparations for the Guild Lounge underway)
Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship
Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship

Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship

18 September: We're pleased to share our Sponsorship Packages for Preston Community Arts and Culture Events.
See more (Link to Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship)
Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival
Lancashire Fringe Festival logo

Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival

16 September 2024: The line up has been announced for Preston's biggest performance festival - with some of the UK's best shows coming to the city.
See more (Link to Line up unveiled for Lancashire Fringe - the UK's biggest free performance festival)

Featured events

Key events happening in and around the city.
Last Orders - The Pub Choir at Chew's Yard

Last Orders - The Pub Choir at Chew's Yard

Artisan Markets at Brockholes

Artisan Markets at Brockholes

Louise Orwin: Famehungry

Louise Orwin: Famehungry

Real Deal Record Fair

Real Deal Record Fair

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