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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.

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Shop, Eat, Discover Preston

Fishergate high street and shoppers

Shopping

Find a fantastic mix of big brands, brilliant boutiques and independent shops.
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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.

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  • 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.
Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston
Afternoon tea cakes

Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum

12 March 2025: This Mother's Day - Sunday 30 March - there are plenty of ways to treat your mum across the city.
See more (Link to Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum)
A presentation image for the Littlest Yak, a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge.

The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge

27 February 2025: On Sunday 9 March, The Guild Lounge is delighted to present The Littlest Yak, a musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book by Lu Fraser.
See more (Link to The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge)
Girl bowling with text Rolling in Soon to Preston

Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town

26 February 2025: Mark your calendars for March 8, when the brand-new Hollywood Bowl Preston centre throws open its doors at Animate on Tenterfield Street!
See more (Link to Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town)
Taco Bell seating area

Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston

26 February 2025: Taco Bell franchisee, Soul Foods, officially opened its doors on 20 February 2025, the very same day as Animate - Preston's newest entertainment and leisure destination.
See more (Link to Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston)
Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum
Afternoon tea cakes

Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum

12 March 2025: This Mother's Day - Sunday 30 March - there are plenty of ways to treat your mum across the city.
See more (Link to Mother's Day in Preston: 10 ways to treat your mum)
The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge
A presentation image for the Littlest Yak, a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge.

The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge

27 February 2025: On Sunday 9 March, The Guild Lounge is delighted to present The Littlest Yak, a musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book by Lu Fraser.
See more (Link to The Littlest Yak Brings a Heartwarming Tale to the Guild Lounge)
Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town
Girl bowling with text Rolling in Soon to Preston

Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town

26 February 2025: Mark your calendars for March 8, when the brand-new Hollywood Bowl Preston centre throws open its doors at Animate on Tenterfield Street!
See more (Link to Get ready, Preston - Hollywood Bowl is rolling into town)
Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston
Taco Bell seating area

Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston

26 February 2025: Taco Bell franchisee, Soul Foods, officially opened its doors on 20 February 2025, the very same day as Animate - Preston's newest entertainment and leisure destination.
See more (Link to Taco Bell franchisee opens in Preston)

Featured events

Key events happening in and around the city.
The Flower Bowl Independent Film Nights

The Flower Bowl Independent Film Nights

Skies and Pies with The Starsmith - 20 March

Skies and Pies with The Starsmith - 20 March

Live at The Nest - Folk and Blues, Ellis Murphy

Live at The Nest - Folk and Blues, Ellis Murphy

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