- Dancer at Caribbean Carnival
- Preston's Avenham and Miller Parks are transformed into a sea of music, dance and colour when the Caribbean Carnival comes to town every summer.
Photograph kindly provided by Ken Blackburn.
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- The Longridge Restaurant
- Beyond the city centre the restaurants in the leafy suburbs can make your journey to and from the venue as enjoyable as the dining experience itself.
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- Shopping centres galore!
- Shopping in Preston ranges from high street favourites, department stores and independent boutiques to all the fantastic designer discount shops.
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- Egg Rolling Festival
- The age old tradition of egg rolling is celebrated with a family focused event in Avenham Park every year.
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- Museums
- Wander around the exciting collections at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery including fine art, decorative art, costume and textiles, history and photography.
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- Capoeira performers
- Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance. Permormed at the annual egg rolling event on Avenham park in 2010.
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- Culinary Delights!
- Discover the delights of the wide variety of food in Preston.
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- Roads
- The M6 motorway links Preston with the rest of the country. The M61, M62 and M65 provide quick access to the North, South, and East of the country.
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