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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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Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas Encounter Festival 2023 highlights Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston
Pumpkin field

Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas

26 September 2023: Baby pumpkins, huge pumpkins, fancy pumpkins... Preston's pumpkin patches have it all this year.
See more (Link to Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas)
Brass band playing in torchlight procession

Encounter Festival 2023 highlights

22 September 2023: Incredible images from an extraordinary weekend of spectacular performances, inspiring arts and amazing music.
See more (Link to Encounter Festival 2023 highlights)
Group celebrating a good bowl during a bowling game at Odin's Bowl.

Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre

13 September 2023: Whether you're a fresher or returning student, get a head start to your new term with some great places to visit, eat and drink across the city centre.
See more (Link to Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre)
A band named Mr Wilson's Second Liners

Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston

13 September 2023: Encounter Festival is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Torchlight Procession, a magnificent spectacle that will illuminate the streets of Preston with music, dance, and vibrant energy.
See more (Link to Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston)
Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas
Pumpkin field

Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas

26 September 2023: Baby pumpkins, huge pumpkins, fancy pumpkins... Preston's pumpkin patches have it all this year.
See more (Link to Halloween 2023 - where to pick pumpkins in Preston and surrounding areas)
Encounter Festival 2023 highlights Encounter Festival 2023 highlights
Brass band playing in torchlight procession

Encounter Festival 2023 highlights

22 September 2023: Incredible images from an extraordinary weekend of spectacular performances, inspiring arts and amazing music.
See more (Link to Encounter Festival 2023 highlights)
Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre
Group celebrating a good bowl during a bowling game at Odin's Bowl.

Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre

13 September 2023: Whether you're a fresher or returning student, get a head start to your new term with some great places to visit, eat and drink across the city centre.
See more (Link to Student Guide 2023 - things to do in Preston City Centre)
Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston
A band named Mr Wilson's Second Liners

Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston

13 September 2023: Encounter Festival is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Torchlight Procession, a magnificent spectacle that will illuminate the streets of Preston with music, dance, and vibrant energy.
See more (Link to Encounter Festival's Torchlight Procession to illuminate the streets of Preston)