Dates for your Diary

Caribbean Carnival - 25th May

Mela - 15th June

Riversway Festival - 4th July

For more events search our events database

August is picnic month in the Taste Lancashire Year of Food and Drink, and Preston certainly has plenty to offer when choosing the perfect picnic spot. So much so, that 1 particular location is amongst 4 Lancashire sites nominated in the 2nd annual Warburton's Picnic Awards. More...

Meet the Hands on Gang!

The Hands on Gang is a new initiative from Preston Museums Consortium to highlight the wonderful interactive exhibitions and fun filled family events available across the 5 participating museums. The new website detailing what is available across the museums is now live. 

Fleeced!

Preston TIC have launched a brand new range of Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and Gromit merchandise including the brand new board game FLEECED! created by Nick Park and starring both Shaun and Wallace and Gromit. The new range is now available and will make a fabulous gift.

Welcome to Prestons' dedicated tourism website.

This site aims to provide you with all the information you require to plan a full itinerary during your visit to Preston; from transport, to accommodation, events and attractions. If any of the information you require cannot be found on this website or by using our comprehensive search facility please do not hesitate to contact the Tourist Information Centre who will be happy to be of assistance. Call (01772) 253731 or email tourism@preston.gov.uk

Situated in the heart of the colourful county of Lancashire, Preston is the gateway to Lancashire's beautiful landscape and historical sights. Preston, the administrative capital of Lancashire, is the largest and most important commercial centre in the county and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Preston's history dates back to the Doomsday Book and to 1179 with the granting of the Charter, which gave the right to hold a Guild Merchant every 20 years. The "Once in a Preston Guild" tradition continues to this day and we look forward to the next in 2012.