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Blogs featured are for 2025. For previous posts see our archive:
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.
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!
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.
Nick Park CBE returns to Preston to open Animate
13 February 2025: The Honorary Freeman of Preston Nick Park CBE, multi award-winning filmmaker and Preston-born creator of the animated, loveable heroes Wallace and Gromit, will be visiting his hometown to officially open the city's £45m+ Animate entertainment and leisure destination.
Valentine's Day date night ideas in Preston City Centre 2025
5 February 2025: With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Preston City Centre offers plenty of things to do to celebrate February 14 with that special someone.
February half term 2025 - Things to do with the kids in and around Preston
30 January 2025: Find out about fantastic family friendly activities and events taking place across the city
Barton Grange Crowned Best Garden Centre in the UK
30 January 2025: Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston is celebrating after being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) 2024 awards.
10 ways to get fit this New Year
7 January 2025: To help you get in shape and stay motivated throughout the winter months, we've pulled together 10 smart ways to get fitter and stick at it this 2025.
Visit Blog Archive
Archived Visit Preston blog posts up to 31 December 2020.