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. In 2002 HM The Queen grants City Status by Letter Patent on May 15th. 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. Preston has a great range of events throughout the year, with something to suit all tastes. Using the cities fabulous parks and public squares, these events range from Pop Concerts to Easter Egg Rolling in the park to ice rinks and giant grottos at Christmas.



Giant games and specialist continental markets and pot fairs are regularly at the Flag Market and larger annual events include Mela, Caribbean Carnival, Chinese New Year celebrations, and the Riversway Festival. The famous Preston Guild Hall presents an extensive programme of events in one of the finest entertainment centers in the UK. The Guild Hall also hosts conferences, exhibitions and celebration banquets throughout the year.





Giant games and specialist continental markets and pot fairs are regularly at the Flag Market and larger annual events include Mela, Caribbean Carnival, Chinese New Year celebrations, and the Riversway Festival. The famous Preston Guild Hall presents an extensive programme of events in one of the finest entertainment centers in the UK. The Guild Hall also hosts conferences, exhibitions and celebration banquets throughout the year.