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Things to do in Preston

There are 57 things to do recorded in and around Preston, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and swimming pools. Part of Lancashire in North West, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 47 are free to visit, 9 are indoor options for a wet day, 48 are outdoors, 17 are geared towards younger children and 1 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Bretherton Swim Academy, Tarleton Academy Swimming Pool, Swim Central, Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] and Winckley Square — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Chorley and Lytham St Annes are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Preston

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] and Winckley Square.
    39 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Rascals Party and Play Centre and Infants Playground.
    7 places
  3. 03
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Bretherton Swim Academy and Tarleton Academy Swimming Pool.
    3 places
  4. 04
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including The Flower Bowl Ten Pin Bowling and Hollywood Bowl.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Wacky Warehouse and Wacky Warehouse.
    2 places
  6. 06
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including The Flower Bowl Crazy Golf Course.
    1 place

Browse categories

Country Parks & Forests40Days Out with Kids17

Places in Preston

Rascals Party and Play Centre

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Preston?

This guide maps 57 places to visit in and around Preston. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Preston?

Recognisable names near Preston include Bretherton Swim Academy, Tarleton Academy Swimming Pool, Swim Central and Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park]. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Preston?

47 of the places listed for Preston are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Preston on a rainy day?

9 indoor options are recorded near Preston — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Preston kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.